25 WAYS TO BE MISSIONAL

A lot of today's Christians are excited about the idea of living as missionaries in their culture and engaging neighbors, co-workers and spiritual skeptics. But what captures our imagination doesn't always compel our obedience. Many of us languish in our desires to faithful and fruitful in our ordinary, every day lives simply because we don't know where to begin. And without a practical place to begin, the prompting of the Spirit is reduced to a passing impulse that, if ignored long enough fades into the background. So, rather than grieving the Spirit in this way, here are 25 practical ways to be missional worthy of your consideration, taken from the Verge Network blog in a post from Josh Reeves:

1. Stay outside in the front yard longer while watering the yard

2. Walk your dog regularly around the same time in your neighborhood

3. Sit on the front porch and letting kids play in the front yard

4. Pass out baked goods (fresh bread, cookies, brownies, etc.)

5. Invite neighbors over for dinner

6. Attend and participate in HOA functions

7. Attend the parties invited to by neighbors

8. Do a food drive or coat drive in winter and get neighbors involved

9. Have a game night (yard games outside, or board games inside)

10. Art swap night – bring out what you’re tired of and trade with neighbors

11. Grow a garden and give out extra produce to neighbors

12. Have an Easter egg hunt on your block and invite neighbors use their front yards

13. Start a weekly open meal night in your home

14. Do a summer BBQ every Friday night and invite others to contribute

15. Create a block/ street email and phone contact list for safety

16. Host a sports game watching party

17. Host a coffee and dessert night

18. Organize and host a ladies artistic creation night

19. Organize a tasting tour on your street (everyone sets up food and table on front porch)

20. Host a movie night and discussion afterwards

21. Start a walking/running group in the neighborhood

22. Start hosting a play date weekly for other stay at home parents

23. Organize a carpool for your neighborhood to help save gas

24. Volunteer to coach a local little league sports team

25. Have a front yard ice cream party in the summer