The Neighborhood Church

Author : Robert G. Moss
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625649454

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The Neighborhood Church by Robert G. Moss Pdf

The purpose of this book is to provide a theologically sound yet easy-to-use resource, based on the image of God, that can help congregations engage relationally in their neighborhoods. Rather than using the neighborhood as a resource to help make congregations successful, The Neighborhood Church contends that God places congregations in neighborhoods to help make neighborhoods successful in accordance with God's vision. This book is intended as a resource for pastors and other church leaders who pour significant amounts of energy into their congregations but feel frustrated with the results. The problem isn't with church leaders' energy or commitment. On the contrary, it's a lack of awareness as to how that energy and commitment can be channeled within God's call, mission, and movement. This book is a crucial resource for congregations having difficulty navigating the treacherous waters of what it means to be successful according to God's vision.

Author : Sam Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496467089

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The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church by Sam Rainer Pdf

Opportunity Lies Right Down the Road. There’s hope for your church. Respected church expert Sam Rainer envisions an exciting new wave of revitalized neighborhood churches that are growing and thriving. In the not-so-distant past, churches tended to relocate away from their neighborhoods and build large campuses at major intersections. At the turn of the 21st century, a dramatic shift occurred: A new generation began looking to neighborhood churches to foster life-giving friendships, provide opportunities for service, and create a community dedicated to worshiping God. Sam Rainer describes this movement and answers the most common questions about this surprising new phenomenon: What are the marks of a healthy neighborhood church? What are the most common myths about the neighborhood church? What are the obstacles to church growth? What are the best strategies to reach your neighbors? The neighborhood church is primed for a comeback. The potential is huge. God wants to do incredible things. Are you ready?

Author : Krin Van Tatenhove,Rob Mueller
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611649161

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Neighborhood Church by Krin Van Tatenhove,Rob Mueller Pdf

How can we embody the values of love, grace, and justice? As faith communities, how can our collective embodiment of these values shine even brighter? The answers to these questions must always unfold right here, right now, exactly where God has planted us. Neighborhood Churchacts as a resource to inspire churches to become a vibrant and engaging community partner with the families and neighborhoods living around them. The need for transformation is acute. Congregational decline continues across all mainline denominations. The abandonment of the church by the millennial generation is ubiquitous; no denomination is escaping it. This is, in part, a consequence of disconnection from our communities. Van Tatenhove and Mueller believe that, parish by parish, we can reverse this trend. They dare to have an audacious hope for local congregations not only as signs of Gods kingdom but as life-giving institutions that anchor their neighborhoods. Drawing on their combined sixty years of parish experience, wisdom from Asset-Based Community Development, and compelling case stories, Van Tatenhove and Mueller do more than just call us to incarnational ministry. They give practical, essential tools that lead to communal conversion, develop the DNA of listening, spur fruitful partnerships, promote integrated space, and sustain long-term visions. They believe these tools will spark true revival and unleash the power of incarnational ministry.

Author : John E. Fuder
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802489982

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Neighborhood Mapping by John E. Fuder Pdf

If your church relocated, would your neighbors notice? Would there be an outcry for you to stay? Whether you are a church planter, pastor, community activist, missionary, college ministry leader, or simply a Christ-follower looking to impact your community, this resource is for you. Neighborhood Mapping by Dr. John Fuder is an engaging, practical tool available to assist workers in the field to better understand the communities they are involved with. It awakens the neighborhood explorer with effective methodology for "exegeting" their neighborhood, offering surveys and samples to lead them in that process. Dr. Fuder calls believers to shift the focus from inside the church building to those who live in the community. He offers here an easy-to-use resource for those who care about ministry to “the least of these.”

Author : C. Christopher Smith,John Pattison
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830841141

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Slow Church by C. Christopher Smith,John Pattison Pdf

In today's fast-food world, Christianity can seem outdated or archaic. The temptation becomes to pick up the pace and play the game. But Chris Smith and John Pattison invites us to leave franchise faith behind and enter the kingdom of God, where people know each other well and love one another as Christ loves the church.

Author : Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496452757

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The Post-Quarantine Church by Thom S. Rainer Pdf

A trustworthy and respected guide for pastors and church leadership in the post-quarantine world, providing hope and vision for the future of your congregation. From thousands of surveys of church leaders and in-person consultations, Thom Rainer and his Church Answers team have gathered the essential wisdom you will need to face the challenges and opportunities that the quarantine crisis creates for the local church, including: New and better ways to lead the gathered church A wide-open door for growing the digital church A moment to rethink the facilities New strategies for church growth . . . and much more! This book is, in effect, your personal church consultant, helping you plan and prepare for the future. In the midst of heartbreak, tragedy, and struggle due to Covid-19, here's hope, wisdom, encouragement and vision. This book is valuable for those looking for local church and pastor resources to enhance church leadership, grow your church, and serve digital and online church communities in the post-quarantine world. As a former pastor and founder of Church Answers, Thom S. Rainer is intimately familiar with the ever-present demands that pastors face. He has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of the local church.

Author : United States. Internal Revenue Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1124 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
ISBN : MINN:31951D024061134

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Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 by United States. Internal Revenue Service Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1490 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
ISBN : NYPL:33433016643763

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Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 908 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Income tax
ISBN : OSU:32435025586124

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Publication by Anonim Pdf

Author : Michael A. Pagano
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780252098024

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The Return of the Neighborhood as an Urban Strategy by Michael A. Pagano Pdf

In this new volume, Michael A. Pagano curates essays focusing on the neighborhood's role in urban policy solutions. The papers emerged from dynamic discussions among policymakers, researchers, public intellectuals, and citizens at the 2014 UIC Urban Forum. As the writers show, the greater the city, the more important its neighborhoods and their distinctions. The topics focus on sustainable capital and societal investments in people and firms at the neighborhood level. Proposed solutions cover a range of possibilities for enhancing the quality of life for individuals, households, and neighborhoods. These include everything from microenterprises to factories; from social spaces for collective and social action to private facilities; affordable housing and safety to gated communities; and from neighborhood public education to cooperative, charter, and private schools. Contributors: Andy Clarno, Teresa Córdova, Nilda Flores-González, Pedro A. Noguera, Alice O'Connor, Mary Pattillo, Janet Smith, Nik Theodore, Elizabeth S. Todd-Breland, Stephanie Truchan, and Rachel Weber.

Author : Sam Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496454409

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The Church Revitalization ChecklistThe Church Revitalization Checklist by Sam Rainer Pdf

Your church has the opportunity of a lifetime. The world has shifted, and a new, brighter tomorrow awaits. The Church Revitalization Checklist is a tool to help you start fresh, leverage your strengths, and discover hidden opportunities for church growth. God has placed you exactly where He wants you. But let's be honest, if you're leading a church, it isn't easy. Maybe your church has been in the doldrums for years. Maybe you're hearing a lot of complaints, and you're simply tired or disheartened. Maybe you've been hurt. But you are not alone. Many church leaders have sore backs from carrying a heavy load. This book will lighten that load. The Church Revitalization Checklist provides a step-by-step path to a hope-filled future for both you and your church. Popular church expert Sam Rainer will walk you and your leadership team through a seven-point checklist--everything from reconsidering your priorities to evaluating your location and facilities. It is an extremely practical tool to unleash your congregation and help them step into God's unique purpose for them. Your brighter future starts now.

Author : Paul Sparks,Tim Soerens,Dwight J. Friesen
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830895960

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The New Parish by Paul Sparks,Tim Soerens,Dwight J. Friesen Pdf

Headlines rage with big stories about big churches. But tucked away in neighborhoods throughout North America is a profound work of hope quietly unfolding as the gospel takes root in the context of a place. The future of the church is local, connected to the struggles of the people and even to the land itself.

Author : Omar M. McRoberts
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226562179

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Streets of Glory by Omar M. McRoberts Pdf

Long considered the lifeblood of black urban neighborhoods, churches are thought to be dedicated to serving their surrounding communities. But Omar McRoberts's work in Four Corners, a tough Boston neighborhood containing twenty-nine congregations, reveals a very different picture.

Author : Jocelyn Gibbs,Debi Howell-Ardila,Anthony Denzer,Lilian Pfaff,Alan Hess
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781606064511

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Outside In by Jocelyn Gibbs,Debi Howell-Ardila,Anthony Denzer,Lilian Pfaff,Alan Hess Pdf

From 1946 to 1973, Whitney Rowland Smith and his partner, Wayne Williams, designed more than 800 projects, from residential, commercial, and public buildings to housing tracts, multi-use complexes, and parks and master plans for cities. Working in the wake of the first generation of avant-garde architects in Southern California and riding the postwar building boom, their firm, Smith and Williams, developed a pragmatic modernism that, through remarkable planning and design, integrated landscapes with buildings and decisively shaped the modern vocabulary of architecture in Los Angeles. Through a breathtaking array of images, Outside In unveils the core of Smith and Williams’s architectural practice. Their most influential designs, the authors show, are compositions of balanced opposites: shelter and openness, private and public, restraint and exuberance, light and shadow. Smith and Williams created spaciousness in their buildings by layering spaces and manipulating the relationship between structure and landscape. This spaciousness expressed modern ideas about the relationship of architecture to environment, of building to site, and, ultimately, of outside to in.

Author : Benjamin Looker
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226290317

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A Nation of Neighborhoods by Benjamin Looker Pdf

Benjamin Looker investigates the cultural, social, and economic complexities of the idea of “neighborhood” in postwar America. In the face of urban decline, competing visions of the city neighborhood's significance and purpose became proxies for broader debates over the meaning and limits of American democracy. Looker examines radically different neighborhood visions—by urban artists, critics, writers, and activists—to show how sociological debates over what neighborhood values resonated in art, political discourse, and popular culture. The neighborhood-—both the epitome of urban life and, in its insularity, an escape from it—was where twentieth-century urban Americans worked out solutions to tensions between atomization or overcrowding, harsh segregation or stifling statism, ethnic assimilation or cultural fragmentation.