| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 121 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, map |
| Contents |
Introduction: Something's not working -- Missional vs. attractional -- Inclusive vs. exclusive -- Disciples vs. decisions -- Micro vs. macro -- Multiplication vs. expansion -- Mission vs. mortar -- Courage vs. compliance |
| Summary |
Clearly, something is not working. Despite the church's place of prominence in American culture and the ubiquity of the church in every American town, misconceptions about the faith of Jesus Christ run rampant today. Christians are known more for exclusivity than for love, more for pot lucks than for solving world hunger. It's time for churches to get over the cruise-ship mentality of being a program-provider, and reconnect with the true message and mission of Jesus: to bring good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed. The church is called to be a mission outp |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-121) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Mission of the church.
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Christianity and justice.
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RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Spiritual Growth.
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Mission of the church
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| Genre/Form |
Religious materials
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Religious materials.
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Matériel religieux.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781426713392 |
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1426713398 |
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