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A Way of Life

‘Relational Mission’ is not just a name; it is a conviction and a way of life

 
“It is less the title of an organisation, more of a desire for a way of life: Relationship and Mission must combine together in order for us to come anywhere near replicating the dynamic of New Testament life. But it must be a combination of both. This combination needs to be in individual disciples, churches and families of churches.”
— Mike Betts
 

Family

#ARealFamily

Together we can build church as ‘family’ in order to sustain and nourish long-term mission.

Would you pray for and support others in our family?

Witness

#EveryoneAWitness

Together we can mobilise every church member to be a dynamic witness of Christ through words, works and wonders.

Who are you sharing your story with?

Pray

#PrayersOfMany

Together we can coordinate urgent and ever-increasing large-scale corporate prayer for kingdom advance.

Will you join with the prayers of many?

Pioneer

#StartingNewFamilies

Together we can pioneer into new territory, resisting the urge to settle, and start new families.

Is God calling you somewhere new?

Empower

#ChurchForABrokenWorld

Together we can empower the poor and equip the church in every arena of life.

How could God use you to bring healing to our broken world?

Nurture

#RaisingSonsandDaughters

Together we can nurture men, women and future generations into their full inheritance in Christ - raising sons and daughters.

Who are you investing in?

 

Listen

#CompassNoMap

Together we can inspire all believers to listen to the Holy Spirit, and then act courageously and obediently.

Will you listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance and follow where he leads?

 
 

Find out more in the book

Relational Mission: A Way of Life by Mike Betts goes into detail for all of our aims.

 

Relational Mission: A way of life

 

Pause for a moment and consider: what would your church be like if…

…everyone prayed together?

…we regularly shared the gospel together?

…we had deep, genuine friendships with one another?

…we equipped the next generation to start new churches?

…we worked with other churches in partnership?

…we were committed to living out New Testament values?

 

Introducing: a way of life

These values were at the heart of Mike Betts’ vision for a worldwide church that would change the world. Mike, together with a team of other contributors, shaped this vision to form the content of a book that would dig deep into the foundations and values they wanted churches to build upon.

Whilst the roots of the book stem from the Relational Mission / Newfrontiers family of churches, the story that unfolds in the book is a challenge and provocation to everyone in the Christian community. Were the wider church to pursue and embrace these values, we truly believe the world would be transformed.

A fantastic book for individuals and groups, both members of local churches and their leaders, as well as those looking in on the Relational Mission family of churches.

 

A manifesto for world-changing churches

Dive deep into key building blocks for churches that will foster increasing spiritual maturity, deep and genuine relationships, and lasting fruit.

Read the book with us and begin to dream about churches where:

  • everyone is committed to pray together, and everyone is committed to share the gospel together;

  • everyone knew deep, genuine and lasting friendships, and everyone fostered a love for a broken world;

  • everyone equipped the next generation and gave themselves to starting more churches just like it;

  • they didn't stand apart from others, but worked in partnership with other churches for the sake of the mission;

  • there was a diligent ongoing attempt to build on New Testament values, combining word and Spirit, relationship and mission.

“In this book Mike Betts sets out a manifesto for the 21st century church. Whether you want to know more about the Relational Mission network, or you are seeking to understand how to see the church grow into a movement in our generation, this book is invaluable.

It is packed full of hard-won and profound wisdom and principles of secure, godly, visionary leadership that will lead to multiplication and growth. Highly recommended.”
— Rev Paul Maconichie (USA National Team Leader of 3D Movements)

Get your copy

 

Where to buy it

The book is available in both paperback and e-reader formats (eg Kindle) via Amazon and other book outlets. Click on the links below to buy now in the available language.

English

Dutch

French

Bulk orders

If you are looking to purchase in excess of 10 books then please get in touch with us to organise an order.

FAQ

  • A key ethos behind producing this book has been not only to explain more about Relational Mission, but also to help resource and support those who are in pioneering church planting situations around the globe. Therefore, once the costs of production are covered, all remaining revenue generated will be used to produce further resources to help those pioneering for Christ in the nations.

    So when you purchase the book, not only will you get an excellent resource to read, but you will be supporting those pioneering and church planting at the same time! 

  • We are investigating the translation of the book into more languages, including German and Swedish. If you could help, get in touch.

  • Send an email to Alison and we will do our best to answer

“Here’s a book packed with warmth and wisdom from a leader who has put in the hard years of service. Mike’s love for Christ and His church resonate through these pages. Read and be encouraged, provoked and challenged.”
— Dr Krish Kandiah, President of London School of Theology and Founder and Director of Home for Good