By Phil Maynard
February 3, 2017
I have been a fan of Alan Hirsch since early in his work with the missional movement in America. In his book, The Forgotten Ways, Alan describes the 4 P’s of Incarnational Ministry: presence, proximity, powerlessness, and proclamation. I think this is a terrific insight for both the missional movement and for pastors/congregations seeking to share the life-transforming power of the gospel message. A visual illustration of the flow looks like this:
