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9781532641886: Mission of the Church: Essays on Practical Theology for 21st Century Ministry

Synopsis

What is the mission of the corporate church? What is the mission of local churches regardless of denominations? What is the reason for the existence of the local church? These three questions not only deserve consideration by leadership but also need to be understood by the entire membership to enable productive kingdom work. It is so easy for a congregation to develop programs and activities based on what other groups are doing or on what are the perceived needs of the moment. These do have value; however, they tend to be based on our human concepts rather than the directives of Scripture. Terry Cross, Dean of the School of Religion at Lee University, describes this book as follows: "Another book on the church? This one is different. Thirteen seasoned professors with some 400+ years of combined ministerial experience engage various aspects of the mission of the church. Much like the pulse that beats from a strong heart, the idea of partnering with God's mission as transformed participants in God's work reappears throughout the chapters. While the focus of attention is different for each author, the theme beats the same pulse throughout--the mission of God is the heart of God and must be the heart of the church." With additional contributions from: Bob Bayles Terry Cross Rolando Cuellar Tom Doolittle Jimmy Harper John Lombard Lisa Long Edley Moodley Mark Walker

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À propos des auteurs

Jerome Boone is Professor of Old Testament and Christian Formation at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches biblical studies, hermeneutics, discipleship studies, and worship studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a regular presenter at the annual meetings of the Society for Pentecostal Studies and has published in several journals. Recently, Boone and his wife Sandra have written discipleship curriculum on the Thanksgiving Psalms.




Jerald Daffe is Professor of Pastoral Studies at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, as well as Coordinator of the Pastoral Studies major. His teaching is in areas of Pastoral Studies such as preaching, worship, and pastoral responsibilities. Other interests include revival and the emerging conversation. He is a regular contributor to denominational publications and the author of ten books. The most recent one to be released is on worship.




William Effler earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and two graduate degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary. With forty years of experience as an ordained pastor, intake counselor in a residential facility, and consultant with churches and businesses Effler now teaches in the pastoral studies major at Lee University. His previously published works include Out From the Shadows: Biblical Counseling Revealed in the Story of Creation and Turning the Church Inside Out.




Henry Smith is a Senior Adjunct Professor of Christian Ministries at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He teaches Message of the Old and New Testament and Church History. He has served as an administrator at two Bible Colleges, several administrative roles at Lee University, and a college president for seven years. Prior to beginning his college career Smith served for several years as a local church pastor.


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9781532641893: Mission of the Church: Essays on Practical Theology for 21st Century Ministry

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ISBN 10 :  1532641893 ISBN 13 :  9781532641893
Editeur : Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2018
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