Open Source Church
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Open Source Church
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Author : Landon Whitsitt
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-04-08
Open Source Church written by Landon Whitsitt and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-08 with Religion categories.
Open source software makes the basic program instructions available for anyone to see and edit. An 'open source church,' likewise, is one in which the basic functions of mission and ministry are open to anyone. Members feel free to pursue their callings from God that are consistent with what God has called the congregation to be and do. But what does 'open source church' look like? In Open Source Church: Making Room for the Wisdom of All, Landon Whitsitt argues that Wikipedia, the encyclopedia that anyone can see and edit, might be the most instructive model available to help congregations develop leaders and structures that can meet the challenges presented by our changing world. Its success depends, he demonstrates, not on the views of select experts but on the collective wisdom of crowds. Then, turning to the work of James Surowiecki in The Wisdom of Crowds, he explores the idea that the body of Christ itself--when it is intentionally diverse, encourages independence of thought, values decentralization, and effectively captures and aggregates the group's collective wisdom--is an open source church. Together, these phenomena show us what an 'open source church' looks like. It is the body of Christ at its best.
The Neighboring Church
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Author : Brian Mavis
language : en
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date : 2016-08-02
The Neighboring Church written by Brian Mavis and has been published by Thomas Nelson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-02 with Religion categories.
New Leadership network title, to be filled in at a later date by editor.
Crossroads
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Author : Robert J. A. Doornenbal
language : en
Publisher: Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.
Release Date : 2012
Crossroads written by Robert J. A. Doornenbal and has been published by Eburon Uitgeverij B.V. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Christian education categories.
Simchurch
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Author : Douglas Estes
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2009-09-22
Simchurch written by Douglas Estes and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-22 with Religion categories.
The meeting place for the church of tomorrow will be a computer screen. Don’t laugh, and don’t feel alarmed. The real-world church isn’t going anywhere until Jesus returns. But the virtual church is already here, and it’s poised for explosive growth. SimChurch invites you to explore the vision, the concerns, the challenges, and the remarkable possibilities of building Christ’s kingdom online. What is the virtual church, and what different forms might it take? Will it be an extension of a real-world church, or a separate entity? How will it encourage families to worship together? Is it even possible or healthy to “be” the church in the virtual world? If you’re passionate about the church and evangelism, and if you feel both excitement and concern over the new virtual world the internet is creating, then these are just some of the vital issues you and other postmillennial followers of Jesus must grapple with. Rich in both biblical and current insight, combining exploration and critique, SimChurch opens a long-overdue discussion you can’t afford to miss.
Beyond The Broken Church
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Author : Sarah Raymond Cunningham
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2014-04-22
Beyond The Broken Church written by Sarah Raymond Cunningham and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-22 with Religion categories.
Beyond the Broken Church is a collection of heartfelt learnings from Sarah Cunningham, a young adult raised in the faith, about the church she's not always sure she wants to be part of. The book engages concerns of a disillusioned generation head on and offers hope and honest, practical ideas for moving beyond one’s frustrations. In the end Beyond the Broken Church tells a story that will be familiar to many: the journey of overcoming disillusionment and staying the course. This revised and expanded version of the popular book Dear Church revisits the existing book with additional chapters, fresh statistics, new insights into why people are leaving the church, and a resource guide for those who care about the disillusioned and want to understand them better. Beyond the Broken Church will be a breath of fresh air to others who have experienced frustration in church as well as an insider’s guide for those seeking to understand current trends in church attendance, particularly among the younger generation.
The Church Transforming
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Author : Michael Jinkins
language : en
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Release Date : 2012-01-01
The Church Transforming written by Michael Jinkins and has been published by Westminster John Knox Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Religion categories.
Theologian and author Michael Jinkins probes the present state and future of the Reformed faith.
The Cathedral The Bazaar
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Author : Eric S. Raymond
language : en
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Release Date : 2001-02-01
The Cathedral The Bazaar written by Eric S. Raymond and has been published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc." this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-02-01 with Computers categories.
Open source provides the competitive advantage in the Internet Age. According to the August Forrester Report, 56 percent of IT managers interviewed at Global 2,500 companies are already using some type of open source software in their infrastructure and another 6 percent will install it in the next two years. This revolutionary model for collaborative software development is being embraced and studied by many of the biggest players in the high-tech industry, from Sun Microsystems to IBM to Intel.The Cathedral & the Bazaar is a must for anyone who cares about the future of the computer industry or the dynamics of the information economy. Already, billions of dollars have been made and lost based on the ideas in this book. Its conclusions will be studied, debated, and implemented for years to come. According to Bob Young, "This is Eric Raymond's great contribution to the success of the open source revolution, to the adoption of Linux-based operating systems, and to the success of open source users and the companies that supply them."The interest in open source software development has grown enormously in the past year. This revised and expanded paperback edition includes new material on open source developments in 1999 and 2000. Raymond's clear and effective writing style accurately describing the benefits of open source software has been key to its success. With major vendors creating acceptance for open source within companies, independent vendors will become the open source story in 2001.
Here I Am Lord Send Me
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Author : Neal D. Presa
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2012-10-03
Here I Am Lord Send Me written by Neal D. Presa and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-03 with Religion categories.
Church leadership and authority have been perennial theological issues facing Protestant churches of the Reformed tradition since the sixteenth century. What is ordination and what occurs when the Church ordains women and men to offices are questions that Reformed churches have attempted to answer for over five hundred years. In Here I Am, Lord, Send Me, Neal Presa combs the rich confessional, constitutional, and theological tradition of the Reformed churches. He critiques previous methods that have tried to answer questions of the meaning of ordination, and then proposes a new methodology that focuses on the ritual and stories of ordination, the shape and content of an assembly's worship. This work provides pathways for deeper and helpful engagement with present church debates and ecumenical discussions on ordination and ecclesiastical authority.
The Calling Of Congregational Leadership
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Author : Larry L. McSwain
language : en
Publisher: Chalice Press
Release Date : 2013-05-30
The Calling Of Congregational Leadership written by Larry L. McSwain and has been published by Chalice Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-30 with Religion categories.
Leading is a calling from God, but that doesn't mean it is easy. There are choices to be made about what your congregation believes, how your church organizes for effective ministry, and how your church serves the settings of which you are a part. The good news is that others have gone before you. Author Larry L. McSwain's forty years of experience can help guide you through these choices. Rooted in research, The Calling of Congregational Leadership teaches a three-pronged approach to congregational leadership: being a good leader, the knowledge needed by the leader, and the managing of ministry leadership. By using this practical, holistic approach to leading congregations, McSwain shows you how to use your church's potential for conveying the power of God in the lives you touch. The Calling of Congregational Leadership is for those who seek to enlarge the understanding of their leadership to make their communities of faith more vital and more reflective of the mission of God in the world.
Digital Creatives And The Rethinking Of Religious Authority
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Author : Heidi A. Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-09-08
Digital Creatives And The Rethinking Of Religious Authority written by Heidi A. Campbell and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-08 with Religion categories.
Much speculation was raised in the 1990s, during the first decade of internet research, about the extent to which online platforms and digital culture might challenge traditional understandings of authority, especially in religious contexts. Digital Creatives and the Rethinking of Religious Authority explores the ways in which religiously-inspired digital media experts and influencers online challenge established religious leaders and those who seek to maintain institutional structures in a world where online and offline religious spaces are increasingly intertwined. In the twenty-first century, the question of how digital culture may be reshaping notions of whom or what constitutes authority is incredibly important. Questions asked include: Who truly holds religious power and influence in an age of digital media? Is it recognized religious leaders and institutions? Or religious digital innovators? Or digital media users? What sources, processes and/or structures can and should be considered authoritative online, and offline? Who or what is really in control of religious technological innovation? This book reflects on how digital media simultaneously challenges and empowers new and traditional forms of religious authority. It is a gripping read for those with an interest in communication, culture studies, media studies, religion/religious studies, sociology of religion, computer-mediated communication, and internet/digital culture studies.