Keller's Missiology - Part 2

We've seen that Keller believes that the nature of mission is the the mission of God (missio Dei). The church is missional, it participates in God's mission as it exists to present the good news of Jesus to the world. 

So now the goal of mission - What does he hope to achieve?

The goal of Keller's missiology can be seen in the vision statement for his church, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City. 

To spread the gospel, first through ourselves and then through the city by word, deed, and community; to bring about personal changes, social healing, and cultural renewal through a movement of churches and ministries that change New York City and through it, the world. 

(Redeemer Presbyterian Church)

The goal is to spread the gospel and bring about change (personal, social and cultural renewal) in order to change the city and the world.

Now this may not seem too out of the ordinary, and it isn't. But it is quite ambitious, and I think that is a good thing.

But the goal that Keller is pursuing quickly starts pushing him in a particular direction. The goal is one aspect of what drives Keller to prioritise the city. I even thing, the priority to the city is what shapes the vision rather than the other way around but I will explain more later.

You don't see the church in the country, or even the suburbs, aiming to renew culture, change the city and the world. Keller has a big vision and he needs a big city to make it happen.

Next, the method. How's he going to do it?