Author: Steve G. DeClaissé-Walford
Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing
ISBN: 9781573125246
Category : Communities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A holistic ministry church takes the call to go into all the world literally and interprets preaching the gospel as living the gospel - practically being the good news to those in need. Holistic congregations are deeply involved in their communities, especially among those marginalized by society - the poor, the hungry, the homeless, those subject to injustices, and those enslaved to addiction. As a result, these congregations have questions: What is the nature of contemporary society, and why is it not as religious as it used to be? What do people mean when they say they are spiritual but not religious? How does a congregation begin holistic ministry and what opportunities does it provide? Mission as Holistic Ministry explores these and many other questions and offers specific guidance for churches who wish to develop a holistic ministry.
Mission as Holistic Ministry
Author: Steve G. DeClaissé-Walford
Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing
ISBN: 9781573125246
Category : Communities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A holistic ministry church takes the call to go into all the world literally and interprets preaching the gospel as living the gospel - practically being the good news to those in need. Holistic congregations are deeply involved in their communities, especially among those marginalized by society - the poor, the hungry, the homeless, those subject to injustices, and those enslaved to addiction. As a result, these congregations have questions: What is the nature of contemporary society, and why is it not as religious as it used to be? What do people mean when they say they are spiritual but not religious? How does a congregation begin holistic ministry and what opportunities does it provide? Mission as Holistic Ministry explores these and many other questions and offers specific guidance for churches who wish to develop a holistic ministry.
Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing
ISBN: 9781573125246
Category : Communities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A holistic ministry church takes the call to go into all the world literally and interprets preaching the gospel as living the gospel - practically being the good news to those in need. Holistic congregations are deeply involved in their communities, especially among those marginalized by society - the poor, the hungry, the homeless, those subject to injustices, and those enslaved to addiction. As a result, these congregations have questions: What is the nature of contemporary society, and why is it not as religious as it used to be? What do people mean when they say they are spiritual but not religious? How does a congregation begin holistic ministry and what opportunities does it provide? Mission as Holistic Ministry explores these and many other questions and offers specific guidance for churches who wish to develop a holistic ministry.
Holistic Mission
Author: Brian Woolnough
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1610970195
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Holistic mission, or integral mission, implies God is concerned with the whole person, the whole community: body, mind and spirit. Many Christians concentrate only on one aspect. This book reaffirms that to be true to the Bible, to follow the example of Jesus, the church must address the whole person in all their needs. It considers the meaning of the holistic gospel, how it has developed, and implications for the individual Christian, for the local church, for denominations and church groups, for missionary societies, for Christian NGOs, and for theological training institutions. It takes a global, eclectic approach, with 19 writers, church leaders, academics and practitioners, all of whom have much experience in, and commitment to, holistic mission. It addresses critically and honestly one of the most exciting, challenging, and important issues facing the church today. To be part of God's plan for God's people, the church must take holistic mission to the world.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1610970195
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Holistic mission, or integral mission, implies God is concerned with the whole person, the whole community: body, mind and spirit. Many Christians concentrate only on one aspect. This book reaffirms that to be true to the Bible, to follow the example of Jesus, the church must address the whole person in all their needs. It considers the meaning of the holistic gospel, how it has developed, and implications for the individual Christian, for the local church, for denominations and church groups, for missionary societies, for Christian NGOs, and for theological training institutions. It takes a global, eclectic approach, with 19 writers, church leaders, academics and practitioners, all of whom have much experience in, and commitment to, holistic mission. It addresses critically and honestly one of the most exciting, challenging, and important issues facing the church today. To be part of God's plan for God's people, the church must take holistic mission to the world.
Churches That Make a Difference
Author: Ronald J. Sider
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1585582190
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Churches over the past generations have been weakened by a failure to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of their communities. Many have adopted a narrow vision, focusing on only one aspect of ministry. But in today's environment of faith-based opportunities many Christians are eager to start reaching out to their world with both Good News and good works, and therefore they are searching for appropriate ways to integrate both into their ministry. In Churches That Make a Difference, best-selling author Ron Sider and his coauthors give those involved in community outreach a comprehensive resource for developing holistic ministry--a balance of evangelism and social outreach. Illustrations and helpful organizational tips detail the how-to's of an effective holistic ministry. Case studies that show how different churches across the United States reach out to their communities provide a variety of ideas and practical applications. User-friendly tools are included as well for congregational studies, surveys, evaluations, and community assessments. The authors draw on extensive experience with church ministries and faith-based organizations as they share the life-changing vision and biblical mandate for living the whole gospel. Church leaders will be encouraged in their process of developing and maintaining a holistic ministry, and local churches will rediscover a passion for loving the whole person the way Jesus did.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1585582190
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Churches over the past generations have been weakened by a failure to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of their communities. Many have adopted a narrow vision, focusing on only one aspect of ministry. But in today's environment of faith-based opportunities many Christians are eager to start reaching out to their world with both Good News and good works, and therefore they are searching for appropriate ways to integrate both into their ministry. In Churches That Make a Difference, best-selling author Ron Sider and his coauthors give those involved in community outreach a comprehensive resource for developing holistic ministry--a balance of evangelism and social outreach. Illustrations and helpful organizational tips detail the how-to's of an effective holistic ministry. Case studies that show how different churches across the United States reach out to their communities provide a variety of ideas and practical applications. User-friendly tools are included as well for congregational studies, surveys, evaluations, and community assessments. The authors draw on extensive experience with church ministries and faith-based organizations as they share the life-changing vision and biblical mandate for living the whole gospel. Church leaders will be encouraged in their process of developing and maintaining a holistic ministry, and local churches will rediscover a passion for loving the whole person the way Jesus did.
The Lausanne Covenant
Author: John R. W. Stott
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evangelistic work
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evangelistic work
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Whole and Reconciled
Author: Al Tizon
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1493415522
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
The ministry of reconciliation is the new whole in holistic ministry. It must be if the Christian mission is to remain relevant in our increasingly fractured world. This book offers a fresh treatment of holistic ministry that takes the role of reconciliation seriously, rethinking the meaning of the gospel, the nature of the church, and the practice of mission in light of globalization, post-Christendom, and postcolonialism. It also includes theological and practical resources for effectively engaging in evangelism, compassion and justice, and reconciliation ministries. Includes a foreword by Ruth Padilla DeBorst and an afterword by Ronald J. Sider.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1493415522
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
The ministry of reconciliation is the new whole in holistic ministry. It must be if the Christian mission is to remain relevant in our increasingly fractured world. This book offers a fresh treatment of holistic ministry that takes the role of reconciliation seriously, rethinking the meaning of the gospel, the nature of the church, and the practice of mission in light of globalization, post-Christendom, and postcolonialism. It also includes theological and practical resources for effectively engaging in evangelism, compassion and justice, and reconciliation ministries. Includes a foreword by Ruth Padilla DeBorst and an afterword by Ronald J. Sider.
The Gospel of Our King
Author: Bruce Riley Ashford
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1493416715
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
This accessible overview shows how the Bible--with its 66 books, dozens of authors, and multiple genres--comes together to provide an overarching story about God the King and explains how the Christian gospel and mission address the totality of human life. Written by a biblical scholar and a theologian, The Gospel of Our King shows how any account of gospel and mission can only be understood in light of the whole biblical testimony. The authors help us understand the Bible's overarching narrative as the story that encompasses everything. This story, revealed by God and centered on Jesus the King, enables us to know and love God and to fulfill his purpose for our lives. It is the framework within which we come to understand the Christian worldview, the Christian gospel, and the Christian mission. When we understand how the whole Bible fits together to shape the totality of a Christian's life, we will be prepared to show the goodness of Christ and the gospel to others in our personal, social, cultural, and global contexts.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 1493416715
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
This accessible overview shows how the Bible--with its 66 books, dozens of authors, and multiple genres--comes together to provide an overarching story about God the King and explains how the Christian gospel and mission address the totality of human life. Written by a biblical scholar and a theologian, The Gospel of Our King shows how any account of gospel and mission can only be understood in light of the whole biblical testimony. The authors help us understand the Bible's overarching narrative as the story that encompasses everything. This story, revealed by God and centered on Jesus the King, enables us to know and love God and to fulfill his purpose for our lives. It is the framework within which we come to understand the Christian worldview, the Christian gospel, and the Christian mission. When we understand how the whole Bible fits together to shape the totality of a Christian's life, we will be prepared to show the goodness of Christ and the gospel to others in our personal, social, cultural, and global contexts.
Mission as Transformation
Author: Vinay Samuel
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 160608402X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Centered on the rule of Christ over the whole of life, explores multiple aspects of holistic ministry including proclamation, evangelism, and social transformation.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 160608402X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 541
Book Description
Centered on the rule of Christ over the whole of life, explores multiple aspects of holistic ministry including proclamation, evangelism, and social transformation.
The New Global Mission
Author: Samuel Escobar
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830833013
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Veteran missiologist Samuel Escobar explores the new realities of our globalized world, assesses the context of a changing mission field, sets forth a thoroughly biblical theology of missions, and considers implications for how Christians are to go about the task of global mission.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830833013
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Veteran missiologist Samuel Escobar explores the new realities of our globalized world, assesses the context of a changing mission field, sets forth a thoroughly biblical theology of missions, and considers implications for how Christians are to go about the task of global mission.
Encountering Theology of Mission
Author: Craig Ott
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801026628
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Leading evangelical mission experts offer a comprehensive theology of mission text, providing biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801026628
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Leading evangelical mission experts offer a comprehensive theology of mission text, providing biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives.
The Mission of God's People
Author: Christopher J. H. Wright
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310291127
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Author Chris Wright offers a sweeping biblical survey of the holistic mission of the church, providing practical insight for today's church leaders. Wright gives special emphasis to theological trajectories of the Old Testament that not only illuminate God's mission but also suggest priorities for Christians engaged in God's world-changing work.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310291127
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Author Chris Wright offers a sweeping biblical survey of the holistic mission of the church, providing practical insight for today's church leaders. Wright gives special emphasis to theological trajectories of the Old Testament that not only illuminate God's mission but also suggest priorities for Christians engaged in God's world-changing work.