I have always believed that God calls the church to serve the world, and that every disciple is privileged to be part of that call. I have also always struggled to get out of the church cocoon and actually get involved with my neighbors. That is why I like this article by Tim Chester that makes missional living seem possible .
For instance, “Adopt a local café, pub, park and shops so you regularly visit and become 
known as a local..” I have tried this, and was surprised how it gave me opportunities to share my love of Christ.
No one knows better than me how hard it is to make significant contact beyond all my Christian friends. But I’m working at changing bits of my routine so that I’m placed where I can truly become “salt.” It takes concentration, but I’m finding its also fun.