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Living Our Way Into New Ways of Being (continued)

We often think the reverse is true; that if we just thought differently our behavior will change.  But time has proven change in behavior and attitude often comes more readily from immersive learning – living our way into new ways of thinking and being.

It’s intriguing that the academic world is now on board with this very truth.   Immersive learning is all the rage in institutions of higher education.  College and post-graduate students are promised opportunities to go on site and immerse themselves in learning opportunities, designing real life projects, sharing in internships in the real world to compliment the classroom learning.

Isn’t this found in the teachings of Jesus?  That powerful chapter from Matthew 25 comes to mind: When you did it to the least of these . . . . . immersive learning.   The sending out of the 72 in Luke 10 is immersive learning.  Immersive learning: living our way into new ways of thinking and being.

Being “missional” is all the rage in the church today.  It’s a trendy word that means getting beyond the walls of the institution and meeting the world on its turf, having been sent in the name of Christ.  “Faith in Action” days, mission trips, bell tours, volunteering at the local food pantry or shelter – these are all missional endeavors.  But we truly become missional when our living has tripped our thinking and being into something new. 

A part of our stated vision for ministry at First Baptist Columbus is to share “missional ministry expression”.  This is defined as sharing common cause and concern for our neighborhood, community, nation and world; offering multiple “hands on” opportunities for service and growth with “glocal” focus.  The purpose of this is not just to keep busy.  The purpose is to participate in the mission of God, knowing that as we do we are shaped and formed more and more into God’s likeness and character.  We are in fact living our way into new ways (God’s ways) of thinking and being.

Blessings on your immersive learning this summer.

Pastor Dan