So Abram went

God told Abram to go, so he left behind the security and comfort of his country, people and family and went. Simples. Jesus sent the first disciples in pairs to proclaim good news and then the disciples to go and make disciples of all peoples everywhere. We too are called first and foremost to be part of God's mission to bless all peoples everywhere and that includes those on our own doorsteps. With reference to these Biblical stories, stories of what happens when people do engage with their communities, and the thoughts of some leading thinkers about being "missional" this talk aims to inspire us to get on with the mission.