Language

Throughout this blog we use some very particular language. We believe that language creates culture and we want to share what we do in the context of that culture. Here you will find a quick definition of some of the reoccurring words or phrases that are specific to our culture. If there are other words or phrases you come across that you'd like defined, please let us know and we will do our best to make our language accessible!

3DM - stands for 3-Dimensional Movemends. This is the organization that wrote the books we used to learn about missional communities. For more information visit their website at weare3dm.com 

Huddle – a small group typically devoted to processing individual Kairos Moments.  This is usually a vehicle for discipling leaders into spiritual parents of an oikos.

Kairos - Greek word for opportune time (see Mark 1:14-15). In a Kairos Moment, God's Kingdom is breaking through in some way and we stop to process what He is trying to tell us. 

Life Shapes - shapes used by 3DM to teach discipleship concepts. 

Missional Community (MC) - about 20-40 people with a specific mission for who they want to reach. The group also has a rhythm and balance of relationships up (with God), in (with each other) and out (reaching out).

Mission-Vision - a specific target network or neighborhood of a missional community. 

Oikos – Greek word for extended family.  The early church was spread from Oikos to Oikos.  Missional Communities are a vehicle to get to living life as an Oikos.