Missio Dei has an opening

If you’ve been reading Jesus Manifesto for a little while, you’re probably familiar with the resurgence of Christian radicalism, particularly in such movements as the New Monasticism. Perhaps you’ve considered being a part of an intentional community or New Monastic community, but haven’t know where to look…or have been looking for a particular sort of community or a community in a particular part of the country.

Missio Dei (an Anabaptist intentional community in Minneapolis) has an opening in one of its community houses. In particular we’re looking for either a single or couple who are willing to commit to a year or more. Preference will be given to folks with experience in practicing hospitality, but all inquiries will be prayerfully discerned.

Here’s the basic info:

Missio Dei is an urban intentional community with both residential members (in Clare House and Sattler House) and members who live in proximity. We are committed to following Jesus’ way of simplicity, hospitality, prayer, and peacemaking.

Missio Dei is anchored in the West Bank of Minneapolis (aka “Cedar Riverside”)–a diverse neighborhood of immigrants, refugees, punks, artists, homeless people, students and professionals all within about one square mile. It is, in fact, the most densely populated square mile between Chicago and Los Angeles, containing close to 9,000 economically and ethnically diverse residents. More than 2/3 of the neighborhood is low-income or below the poverty level.

• We’re looking for someone(s) to commit for at least a year. During their stay, they will be expected to participate in our community rhythms, abide by our rule of life, and follow house rules.
• During your first six months, you’re encouraged to engage in various reading and learning opportunities, as well as to meet weekly with one of the longer-term members of the community to process your experiences at Missio Dei.
• Folks in community generally work half to full time, and are encouraged to do some volunteer work in the neighborhood.
• Suggested housing contribution is $400 for a single, $600 for a couple–though that is negotiable.
• Hospitality is a regular practice of our community. Folks interested in living in one of our two community houses need to be willing to receive strangers (sometimes including street people and others in a high-need situation).
• Early on in your time with us, we’ll help you get to know the area, and try to help in a potential job search.

For more information, send an email to info@missio-dei.com

P.S. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here. They may be helpful to others interested in living in community.

for further reading . . .

• 3 Openings at Radical Living in New York City
• Missio Dei Internship Opportunity
• Missio Dei Breviary now available on Amazon.com
• School for Conversion (Minneapolis): Dec 12-14
• A Review of Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove’s FREE TO BE BOUND
• The Style of Subversion: An Introduction
• The Style of Subversion Part 2: Resisting Pseudo Alterity