Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Communities in Postmodern Cultures

Religion & Spirituality

Eddie Gibbs

Christian Books & Bibles

SPCK Publishing

Many churches in the West think in terms of survival rather than growth. Yet in Africa and South America churches expand rapidly. This book looks at the principles that underlie church growth and gives practical advice on planning, leading, equipment and mobilization.

I Believe in Church Growth

Hodder

HODDER STOUGHTON RELIGIOUS

The "emerging church" movement is perhaps the most significant church trend of our day. The emerging church offers and encourages a new way of doing and being the church. While it largely resonates with an eighteen-to-thirty-four-year-old audience--the first fully postmodern generation--it is also gaining popularity with older Christians and encompasses a broad array of traditional and contemporary churches. Emerging Churches explores this movement and provides insight into its success. Filled with the latest research and interesting, anecdotal testimonies from those on the cutting edge of ministry, this book provides pastors, church leaders, and interested readers with an insightful glimpse into the thriving churches of today--and tomorrow.

Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures

Ryan K. Bolger

Baker Academic

Churches across the Western world have become increasingly fragmented and marginalized, often struggling to survive. Here Eddie Gibbs, a bestselling author and veteran church and culture expert, addresses the challenges of re-imagining the church in a post-Christian world. He gleans critical biblical insights from the early church's experience to help contemporary leaders and churches minister more effectively. Gibbs compares and contrasts the social and cultural context of the twenty-first century with the first century, exploring what can be learned about the birthing of churches in the book of Acts and in Paul's letters. He identifies the issues Paul faced in order to sustain a movement growing exponentially and considers what lessons might be learned in addressing current challenges in the church. The book examines vital issues not only for the survival of the church but also for its revitalization and rebirth, and provides direction for local churches on becoming agents of mission.

The Rebirth of the Church: Applying Paul's Vision for Ministry in Our Post-Christian World

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