Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or connected with a religious mission: The word "missional" describes something that pertains to the purpose, activities, or character of a religious mission, especially one focused on evangelism or service.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The church adopted a more missional approach, focusing on community outreach.
  • Her work is deeply missional, driven by a desire to serve the underprivileged.
  • The organization's missional strategy involves sending volunteers abroad.

Advanced Usage

• "Missional theology": A branch of Christian theology that emphasizes the missionary nature of the Church and its purpose in the world.

  • He is studying missional theology to understand the church's role in modern society.

• "Missional community": A group, often within a church, that is specifically organized around a shared mission or purpose in a particular context.

  • They formed a missional community to support refugees in the city.

Variants and Related Words

• Mission (n): A specific task or duty assigned to a person or group; a religious ministry or evangelistic undertaking.

  • The charity's mission is to provide clean water.

• Missionary (n/adj): (As a noun) A person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country. (As an adjective) Relating to or characteristic of a missionary.

  • The missionary worked in the remote village for decades.

Synonyms

• Evangelistic: Pertaining to the preaching of the gospel to promote conversion.
• Mission-oriented: Focused on a specific mission or purpose.

Related Phrases

• "Missional focus": A central emphasis on mission-related goals.

  • The pastor's sermon called for a renewed missional focus.

• "Missional living": A lifestyle intentionally centered around the principles and purposes of a religious mission in everyday life.

  • The book encourages Christians to embrace missional living in their neighborhoods.

Adjective

1. relating to or connected to a religious mission