“To be ‘missional’ means embracing a holistic gospel, which is a gospel for the whole person (heart, soul, mind, and strength), for the whole society (politics, economy, culture, environment), and for the whole world. The missional emphasis focuses on the kingdom of God as taught by Jesus. Being missional means living out the gospel so that the gospel is seen and experienced through that community.”
- Scot McKnight, “Future or Fad” from The Covenant Companion (February 2005), p.8
“So what exactly is the emerging movement - or the emerging church as it is sometimes known - all about? It is a conversation about the future direction of the evangelical church in a postmodern world; it’s a reaction and a protest against traditional evangelical churches; and it’s a conversation focused less on theological niceties and more on ‘performing’ the gospel in a local setting.”
- Scot McKnight, “Future or Fad” from The Covenant Companion (February 2005), p.7