(A link to a list of our current Missional Community groups can be found at the bottom of this page.)

The mission of God is to restore all things to Himself in and through the work and person of Jesus Christ. God has chosen to accomplish that mission through sending His Son as a sacrifice on our behalf. Those who trust Christ as their substitute can have a restored relationship with God. These Christ followers make up the church. The church is the family of God, called to serve Him and are sent out on His mission of restoration. Threads views these Missional Communities as one of the primary means of discipleship. We believe that discipleship is most effective as we pursue the mission of Christ while practicing His presence together in community.

A Missional Community consists of a committed core of Christ followers who live out the mission of God together in a specific area of our city. They actively bring the peace of God in tangible ways to a non-profit, people group, neighborhood or school. These communities consistently share life together with one another and invite curious God seekers into their community. Missional Communities also practice God’s presence together in community through engaging in various disciplines in order to grow further in their relationship with God.

To clarify, a Missional Community is NOT primarily just a small group, Bible study, support group, social activist group, or weekly meeting. It is focused on a way to live.

The three rhythms, or disciplines, of every group will include:

	Presence: The God-filled Life We meet together to study and pray.  We will daily listen to God so that we can recognize how He is at work around us, so that we may join Him. We help people connect with God, both personally AND in community.
	Mission: The Compassionate Life We continue to challenge one another to move beyond ‘consumerism’ in the church.  God is passionate that we continually build a church that touches earth among the poor and marginalized.  He rescues us to join Him in His redemption and restoration of all things. We seek to bring about development, rather than just relief.
	Community: The Life Together We will intentionally share life with each other.  This includes sharing hospitality with the jaded, de-churched, leery and lost from all places.

Let’s face it. We soak in a culture awash with consumerism. However, we believe God is more committed to His mission being accomplished than to us having our preferred church experience. Missional Communities exist to partner with God to further His mission in every part of our region.

For more info, check out our Missional Community FAQs sheet.