Future Travelers….When Normal Isn’t Good Enough

There are times in life when we no longer can accept the ineffectiveness of what has become “normal” and our passion drives significant change. The “Future Travelers” effort was launched with this holy discontent of normal; a normal that has fostered a consumerist mindset as well as a church culture with which up to 60% of our community is unable to connect.

Alan Hirsch and a band of mega church pastors could no longer accept the decline of the church in Western society. As a result, a joint effort called Future Travelers was launched to develop missional movements. These movements create disciples as well as connect with the 60% who are not being reached by current models of ministry.  

Aspen Group’s CEO Ed Bahler, was invited by Alan Hirsch to help facilitate Future Travelers.  Ed, who is often described as a visionary and learner, has spent the past decade focusing on how aligning vision, ministry, leadership and facility space can powerfully enhance ministry.  He welcomed the opportunity to be a part of the Future Travelers initiative and has since helped launch two new groups. There are now over 30 pastors who are being trained to become the next phase of leaders who will develop more incarnational and missional expressions for their churches.

Here’s a list of a few characteristics that describe a Future Traveler:

• Fully surrendered and trusting God for leading their church
• Feeling a holy discontent with the status quo
• Committed to discipling and transformed lives  
• Passionate about reproducing ministry beyond their church walls
• Experienced in pioneering initiatives to transform their community

For more information on Future Travelers visit http://www.missional.com/