The Sacrament of Party

All good missionaries know the power of social engagement.

Whether you are called to Spain, Italy, Iceland or Portland, we now live in a pure mission field, and people won't move spiritually until they are connected socially. In other words, the Gospel will not be heard until our front doors open, our tables are set, and we practice the art of hospitality, celebration, and party.

Why has this ancient art of party been lost? Because the church has defined holiness as 'exclusion' from the world, abstinence from food and drink, and separation from real people.

In Jesus, we get to be holy as He was holy. Our inward commitments to Him remain intact while at the same time we are deeply entrenched in the life and customs of those around us.

Party is sacrament and we must relearn and re-orient our lives around friends, food, and celebration if we are going to have any influence upon the culture right next door.

Click here to find out how:
http://www.vergenetwork.org/the-sacrament-of-party/

Grace and peace,

Stew
Founding Director, Verge Network & Conferences

P.S. There are only a few Early Bird tickets left for Verge West! If you're looking to make a difference in the world with the gospel, then this is the conference for you. Check it out:
http://vergenetwork.org/west