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James Wartian's avatar

That is very well said. I think in many ways, both frameworks are biblical and true, but it seems unlikely or impossible to hold them as equal priorities. So I find this helpful. In addition, it feels like churches in general don't necessarily embrace either framework. So let's assume your distinctions are a good general summary. I wonder what other frameworks are also out there, especially in American local churches and denominations. Yes, some churches embrace one of the two you list, but I feel like many churches are more focused on either surviving, on local outreach where their priority is on that over global missions, or, in some cases, on building their own kingdom. Similarly, I wonder how some compassion / social justice / biblical justice movements and organizations would fall (they probably also have multiple frameworks, not just one).

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Cynthia Anderson's avatar

I'm curious to know more about why you don't see BAM practitioners as bridge people here and if they themselves are aware of these two camps or what they think about it. Great discussion to raise!

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