That's what I want

David Fitch's "What not to expect at a missional church". Ht Jordan, Church of the Exiles.

That's what I want. I know it's out there somewhere.

The truth is there is stuff like this in Portland, but not anywhere near where we live, that I know about. Yes, we could drive 30-40 minutes to be part of a missional community like this, but how realistic is that in the long term with two grade-school age kids?

People keep saying, "Well start it yourself, then!" Which is fine and dandy but we are an island right now - don't know anyone who would attend, let alone partner with us. I know it's not likely an endeavor that a couple of parents with young kids could do it all alone.

If we build it, will they come?
("Build", of course being a figurative, I never intend to "build" a church building.)

Or should we start commuting?