WASHINGTON — A diverse coalition of pastors and theological educators has launched an initiative offering a platform for evangelicals to develop theology and practice for mission and ministry in “post-Christian” North America.
The Missio Alliance will “provide a place for theological dialogue, training and the creation of resources to navigate present and future missional challenges,” said Chris Backert, a key organizer of the effort.
An inaugural conference in April 2013 in suburban Washington will feature an array of presenters, including evangelical heavyweights Alan Hirsch, Scot McKnight and Dallas Willard.
“There’s a need to consider afresh what God is doing and calling us to in His mission,” Backert said. “In recent history we have witnessed increasing fragmentation within evangelical Protestantism and sharp denominational decline. Yet even amidst these challenges, we believe there is a unique opportunity to work toward the renewal of the church for mission in North America.”
Among the conference sponsors are the Virginia Baptist Mission Board, the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Fuller Theological Seminary and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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