A New Model Of The Authentic Church

Author : Robert Fuggi
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973610953

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In American church culture, worldly benchmarks of achievement have all but blinded us to the true purpose of the body of Christ. A New Model of the Authentic Church may be one of the most significant books written on the American church in decades. It not only offers a scholarly analysis of the current state of the church, but provides practical solutions. The book offers a brilliantly well-developed model for how to make church work more effectively. If implemented, it would provide a much needed paradigm shift in how we do church in America. The books main contribution is that it provides a workable framework not only on how to birth new missionally minded churches, but how to reform existing ones back to the Authentic Church of the gospels. If its principles are taken and applied, the book could alter the landscape of the American church, which will be a breath of fresh theological air to a church that has lost its way in the new millennium. The purpose of this book is not to just challenge and change the status quo; its goal is to bring a real, lasting transformation to how we do church. The aspiration in writing this book is for it to be seen and read not just as a critical assessment of the condition of the American church, but as a practical blueprint that will provide much renewed hope and purpose to the contemporary American church, the bride of Christ.

Author : Robert Fuggi
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1547052856

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A New Model of the Authentic Church Workbook by Robert Fuggi Pdf

In American church culture, worldly benchmarks of achievement have all but blinded us to the true purpose of the body of Christ. A New Model of the Authentic Church may be one of the most significant books written on the American church in decades. It not only offers a scholarly analysis of the current state of the church but provides practical solutions. The book offers a brilliantly well-developed model for how to make church work more effectively. If implemented, it would provide a much needed paradigm shift in how we do church in America. The book's main contribution is that it provides a workable framework not only on how to birth new missionally minded churches, but how to reform existing ones back to the Authentic Church of the gospels. If its principles are taken and applied, the book could alter the landscape of the American church, which will be a breath of fresh theological air to a church that has lost its way in the new millennium. The purpose of this book is not to just challenge and change the status quo; its goal is to bring a real, lasting transformation to how we do church. The aspiration in writing this book is for it to be seen and read not just as a critical assessment of the condition of the American church, but as a practical blueprint that will provide much renewed hope and purpose to the contemporary American church, the bride of Christ.

Author : Rick Barger
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781566994590

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A New And Right Spirit by Rick Barger Pdf

In a postmodern culture shaped by consumerism, it’s little wonder that there is confusion about what the church is supposed to be in the 21st century. In A New and Right Spirit, Rick Barger argues passionately for congregations to reexamine what it means to be an "authentic church" in a culture where authenticity is hard to come by. He demonstrates the pitfalls of technical solutions to congregational problems and shows the way to making adaptive change. Recognizing the spiritual needs of a success-oriented society, he exhorts leaders to turn away from the story of our culture and to return to the story of the church that is grounded in Christ and the resurrection.

Author : Michael Beckett
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781398437289

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Authentic Church by Michael Beckett Pdf

If you had a blank sheet of paper and were going to describe what church should look like, what would you include? Why has the make-up, of what we generally understand to be church, diverged so significantly from the kinds of people that Jesus hung out with? For very few of them would easily fit into most churches today. This book is an attempt to consider this and whether or not the Anglican parish system still has anything to offer by way of a way forwards as the numbers of those attending church in this country still continue to decline. This book attempts to describe our experience as members of St Paul’s Church here in Cambridge, as the theology that underlies it emerged in our midst on our journey together and as it is summarised so succinctly by Luke in Acts chapter 2 verse 42.

Author : Dr. Steven L. Highlander
Publisher : Booktango
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781468946192

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Authentic Church Government by Dr. Steven L. Highlander Pdf

Is the current model of Church government Biblically accurate, or have we settled for a centuries-old model that has no Biblical basis? Authentic Church Government examines the roles of the Apostles Prophet, Evangelist. Pastor and Teacher in the Bible, as well as looking at the roles of Bishops, Elders and Deacons.

Author : Vaughan Roberts
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830863853

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Authentic Church by Vaughan Roberts Pdf

The church today faces challenges on every front. Christians are captivated by consumerism, seduced by celebrity, distracted by technology and overwhelmed by media. Religious and secular rivals are increasingly prominent, vying for our allegiance and worship. What does authentic Christian spirituality look like in such an era? Vaughan Roberts finds direction for today's church in Paul's prophetic letter of 1 Corinthians. Ancient Corinth was a similarly confusing cultural landscape, and the Corinthian church likewise struggled to remain true to Christ in a world of many idols. Paul's vision is clear--Christians must choose certain things and not others. We must focus on the cross of Christ, not on human wisdom. Our leaders should be faithful, not flashy. And in contrast to lives of moral permissiveness, we must live lives of holiness and love. Following the way of Christ may look like foolishness to the world, but therein is the path of true wisdom. With a Bible study in each chapter, this book will help you choose the true spirituality of the gospel of Christ, and become the authentic church God intends you to be.

Author : Aubrey Malphurs
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441200525

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A New Kind of Church by Aubrey Malphurs Pdf

There is no shortage of books these days on new ways of "doing church." New church models have been both warmly embraced and roundly criticized. What are church leaders and others concerned about the state of the church to make of all this? Does the Bible prescribe a standard model for doing church? Or is there freedom within certain guidelines? In A New Kind of Church, respected church consultant Aubrey Malphurs addresses these important questions and suggests that there is room for new ways of doing ministry while being true to Scripture. In the process, he offers a theological and interpretive framework for evaluating any church model, new or old. He also offers suggestions for implementing change in the local church.

Author : Michael Plekon
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725287556

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Community as Church, Church as Community by Michael Plekon Pdf

Parishes of all denominations are in decline, shrinking, closing, dying. We know that there are increasing numbers, young and older, who are religious "nones" and "dones." This book explores why the decline is taking place, why the distancing is going on. But it goes on to examine parishes from all over the country and from various church bodies that are resurrecting. The central theme of death and resurrection shapes the analysis of parishes covered. Parishes are resurrecting by reinventing their ministries, by repurposing their building to better serve their neighborhoods, thus replanting and reconnecting with them. All of this is the Spirit's doing but through the community of sisters and brothers who make up each congregation of faith. Community as the core of church is the other reality shaping the book's reflection. And community, a parish being with those around, living for more than its own survival are visions for going forward. Other aspects of congregational life are also examined, most importantly the pastors--how they serve when budgets shrink, how they are trained, how pastors act with the community not above it. No recipes are suggested for parish resurrection, but the stories of the parishes that have revived bear within numerous lessons for us in the future.

Author : Larry Kreider,Floyd McClung
Publisher : Gospel Light Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830743650

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Starting a House Church by Larry Kreider,Floyd McClung Pdf

There’s a new way of doing church and it’s taking North America by storm! Here, a recognized authority on the house church movement and a popular speaker and pastor share their expertise in starting and maintaining a healthy house church. Together they look at current and future trends in the house church movement and provide best practice models for planting and leading house churches. Also, they explore how house churches are not always the same as simple cell-groups or small groups, especially in the areas of leadership and money. Readers will discover all the information they need to begin a house church in their community.

Author : Joseph H. Hellerman
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805447798

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When the Church was a Family by Joseph H. Hellerman Pdf

A study of the early Christian church in the Mediterranean region and its emphasis on collective good over individual desire clarifies much about what is wrong with the American church today.

Author : C. Norman Kraus
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608992300

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The Authentic Witness by C. Norman Kraus Pdf

Traditional Protestant theology has long answered the question, What is the true church? by pointing to the visible church--its location, nature, and structure. The recent increase of interest in missions, however, has raised the issues of the church's role and identity--its mission in the world. It is no longer enough to use orthodoxy as the criterion for the genuineness of the church, identifying the body of Christ by organization or clerical structure, perfection in lifestyle, or ecstatic experience of the Holy Spirit. Rather, says Norman Kraus, the mark of the true church is its authenticity--its ability to remain true to its original prototype in character and purpose. Thus, the church's mission is to be the authentic community of witness to the world. The Christian community affirms each individual as a person in Christ, and its objective for the world is the same as for itself: it calls the world to peace in Christ. The church in mission, then, must be a sign to the world of the kingdom of God. As an authentic community, it is a healing community, characterized and organized around its mission of reconciling witness rather than creeds, various practices, or preaching. Following Christ as its model, its message is salvation and reconciliation.

Author : Graham Cray
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781786225429

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On Mission with Jesus by Graham Cray Pdf

January 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the start of the Fresh Expressions movement which spread internationally and denominationally from its origins in the Church of England. Graham Cray was its first National Leader. Countless new forms of church have emerged through Fresh Expressions, the Church Army, New Wine, and various pioneer network. On Mission with Jesus offers a theological understanding of the missional nature of the church, which will undergird and inform local practice and assist ministerial and pioneer training. Its central argument is that the Church’s inherited understanding of itself imprisons the imagination of local congregations and in ten chapters, Graham Cray seeks to establish a new self-understanding for local congregations: 1. Updating Default Settings 2. Sharing in the Mission of God 3. Making Disciples 4. Following the Spirit 5. Shaping the Church 6. Anticipating the Future 7. Joining the family Business 8. Being a Pilgrim People 9. Recognising Jesus in the Church 10. Becoming a Jesus on Mission-Shaped Church

Author : Josh McDowell,Sean McDowell
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736928786

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The Unshakable Truth by Josh McDowell,Sean McDowell Pdf

The name Josh McDowell promises real-life, on-the-street Christian apologetics. In his first Harvest House book, Josh joins his son Sean to draw on his life’s work and comprehensively address a vital issue: why an entire generation of young Christians—and millions of older believers—is confused about what they believe, why they believe it, and how it’s relevant. The Unshakable Truth is uniquely positioned for younger Christians because it presents apologetics relationally, focusing on how Christianity’s doctrines affect relationships. The authors... ground every assertion in the overarching story of creation, incarnation, and re-creation. distill 12 crucial “faith statements”—for example, “A personal Creator God exists.” explain why each statement is trustworthy, how it applies to real life, and—using examples, stories, and experiences—what its relevance is. A spiritual gold mine for parents, youth workers, pastors—anyone wanting to reveal Christianity’s relevance to today’s life and culture.

Author : Dennis C. Olson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449738501

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The Church Needs a New Model by Dennis C. Olson Pdf

While believers cry out for spiritual growth, Christianity is notably sliding in the direction of superficiality and confusion. Church leaders have a responsibility to meet that need. Jesus would call it "making disciples." We need to have a plan that will work for the whole church. This book purposes to be such a plan.

Author : Edward R. Dayton,David A. Fraser
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003-12-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592444434

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Planning Strategies for World Evangelization by Edward R. Dayton,David A. Fraser Pdf