Episode 87 of The New Leaf Project is here!

In this week's conversation, Terence Schilstra, church planter, author and missional practitioner, shares the story of his book “Peace of the City" and the missional community he and his wife lead in Thorold, Ontario. 

Terence unpacks what the word “missional” means in his context and offers ideas and encouragement on how to cultivate rhythms of intentional missional practice, particularly, practices that engage and cultivate relationships with the immediate neighbours in our lives. Inspired by the Benedictine and Franciscan missional communities, Terence shares the rule of life he and his community follow as they serve, love and live amongst the urban poor. 

What can happen to a neighbourhood and city when a community of faith offers presence, hospitality, and creativity to their neighbours? What transformational experiences and cumulative influence can God make possible in a community of faith when they practice radical hospitality in place for a long period of time? What good news stories can God birth among a people who take that kind of a posture toward their neighbours right here on Canadian soil?

This episode will challenge and inspire leaders to reflect on their own communities and imagine how they can take steps to become more missional as they follow Jesus in their neighbourhoods. 

Order a copy of this Canadian resource and support the work The Table is doing in downtown Thorold - https://peaceofthecity.ca/ 

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Terence Schilstra is an ordained pastor and missional community leader at The Table. The Table missional communities live and serve in under-resourced neighbourhoods in downtown Thorold, Ontario. Terence is married to his beautiful wife Karen and they have four kids.