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Reimagining Discipleship
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Author : Robert Cotton
language : en
Publisher: SPCK
Release Date : 2012-10-12
Reimagining Discipleship written by Robert Cotton and has been published by SPCK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-12 with Religion categories.
Following an encounter with an African bishop - who believed all who lived in his diocese (and not only congregations and clergy) should be loved and cared for - Robert Cotton became convinced that Christian disciples in this country need to be assured that they have something vital to communicate to the well-being of their local communities. We are all, to some extent, 'vicars' - vicarious disciples who cannot help but influence those around us. Indeed, it may be beneficial to think of ourselves as public actors for the faith, housed in a theatre of meaning, the Church, and putting on a divine play for which there is an eager audience. The audience may consist of people of other faiths or none: the author encourages us to have confidence in a theology that does not limit salvation to those inside the Church; he believes that we can come close to the presence of God in active engagement with people of goodwill. And, of course, as Christians it behoves us to respond to others' agendas and concerns with generosity and grace. This gentle, beautifully written volume packs quite a punch. Taken seriously, it will revitalize our personal and corporate vision of Christian living as, inspired by the Holy Spirit, we seek to bring light and joy to the cities, towns and villages in which we live.
Reimagining Discipleship
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Author : Justin Laughlin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-04-30
Reimagining Discipleship written by Justin Laughlin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-30 with categories.
Many people struggle to make sense of the Bible. They hear things about Jesus that certainly pique their interest, but don't quite know what to make of him - let alone how they might appropriately live in response to everything he taught and accomplished. Reimagining Discipleship paves the way forward through the curiosity and confusion. Through a 16 week series of short teachings and guided practical exercises, it brings the biblical narrative into focus and equips modern-day followers of Jesus with some of the life shaping habits and rhythms he modeled and taught to his first disciples. The Bible makes the audacious claim that Jesus was resurrected from the dead following his crucifixion and that his resurrection life will one day be shared with all of his followers. It claims that Jesus will return to renew and restore all of creation. Reimagining Discipleship empowers its readers to live well in the meantime - embracing the reign of Jesus Christ here & now in anticipation of the pending transition into his eternal kingdom.
Reimagining Discipleship
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Author : Marlon Tilghman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-07-09
Reimagining Discipleship written by Marlon Tilghman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-09 with Bibles categories.
The Rev. Dr. Marlon B. Tilghman is an award-winning author for his dissertation Developing A Legacy Giving Program For The Black Church, presented at United Theological Seminary in Dayton. He has been featured in news articles and in a health magazine as someone who is conscience about social justice and healthy living. The Religious Leadership and Diversity Project at Ohio State University interviewed Dr. Tilghman as a leader in growing multi-ethnic congregations. He has taught at Africa University, in Zimbabwe for their bi-annual Pastor's School. He also graduated from a cohort of National Leaders in the Mid-Atlantic Labor Leadership Initiative to support Labor Unions across America. Rev. Dr. Tilghman has degrees from Howard University School of Architecture, Wesley Theological Seminary, and United Theological Seminary. He resigned from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as an architect and project manager in 2009. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves as a Staff Sergeant and is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He met his best friend and wife Barbette when they both served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Together they have three adult sons and two granddaughters. The foundation of his ministry and community organizing principles is nurtured in Galatians 6:9 and Proverbs 3:3-6. Rev. Dr. Tilghman currently serves as the senior pastor of Ames United Methodist Church in Bel Air, MD. Ames is the oldest African American church in downtown Harford County, and it has served as a beacon of hope, perseverance, and social justice since 1867. The congregation's mission is to spread the gospel through family values, education, hospitality, health, and holiness to the glory of God.
Reimagining Ministry
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Author : David Heywood
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2013-02-11
Reimagining Ministry written by David Heywood and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-11 with Religion categories.
This text is a comprehensive introduction to mission and ministry in the contemporary Church which enables students to prepare for ministry in a changing church within a changing world.
Reimagining The Great Commission
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Author : Lorrie C Reed
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-07-18
Reimagining The Great Commission written by Lorrie C Reed and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-18 with categories.
Almost every week, we ask ourselves this question: How should we do discipleship in the present day? What is the best way to nourish God's sheep? In an environment where everything has to be fabulously grotesque, extravagantly diverse, intensely scary, or extremely marginal, what should 21st-century discipleship look like? All of us have our conceptualizations of the good old days and the "old-time religion" of the past. At the same time, we must be mindful that societal norms are changing all the time, and as they shift, so do the needs and expectations of those who are hungry for a word of hope. Not only are God's people hungry, but they are also curious about how to survive when things are topsy turvy. As disciples, we must be in a position to provide new answers to old questions - all based on the word of God. That might involve looking at the world through new lenses. For these reasons, modern-day disciples continually discern new ways to reach out boldly to those in need of hope. Some people might say disciples should do "whatever it takes" to feed God's wonderfully amazing variety of sheep. But caution is in order. Taking our cues from the medical profession, no matter what approach we deploy, in the body of Christ we must "first, do no harm." When we think about this Hippocratic Oath, part of the Code of Ethics in the medical profession, we ask this question: Shouldn't disciples also have such a code? We are obligated to develop a critical awareness of the impact of what we do on the outcomes we desire and the people we serve. The reality is that we must be accountable for our choices and ensure the integrity of our approaches to discipleship. As 21st-century disciples, we are responsible for planning our efforts systematically and carefully to reach an audience that spans millions of miles and seven continents. The Internet provides a promising approach to achieving this goal.
Reimagining Ministerial Formation
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Author : David Heywood
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2021-04-30
Reimagining Ministerial Formation written by David Heywood and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with Religion categories.
The Church is currently experiencing a transition in the way it understands and practises both mission and ministry. It is to be outward-looking, engaging with the wider community, involving all its members in mission and clergy are to play the role of enablers and equippers of the ministry of the whole church. However, ministerial formation in colleges and courses throughout the country lags behind this emerging consensus. ‘Theological education’ is still largely based on academic models. Reimagining Ministerial Formation offers a new way forward, where ‘ministry’ comes to be about the whole church, and ministerial formation is about collaboration between clergy and laity. It argues strongly for a shift away from ‘front-loaded’ training, to a new focus on formation as a life-long process.
The Buzz About The Church
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Author : Matthew Thomas
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2017-07-14
The Buzz About The Church written by Matthew Thomas and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with Religion categories.
Imagine making fully committed disciples of Jesus by both looking at the template of Jesus in scripture and a hive of honeybees. The sacred process of Jesus can be found in both creation and scripture. Journey with me to explore the sacred practice of discipleship through the metaphor of beekeeping. What we will discover are connections we never imagined existed. The same God who created the world is the One who showed up in it through Jesus Christ. The process the Creator used to mature life is the same process Jesus used to make mature followers. The biblical story of Sampson and the lion will be our guide and the riddle we will uncover as we journey to discover what is Strong and Sweet?
Rise
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Author : Jim Baucom
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-15
Rise written by Jim Baucom and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-15 with categories.
This unique discipleship book explores resurrection living through the biblical paradigm of the garden of Eden. It asks what life was like in the garden, what was lost, and how in Jesus holy resurrection living is restored. In eight simple steps, we live a life of: - Overcoming Shame - Rediscovering Work - Embracing Wholeness and Wellness - Standing for Love and Marriage - Reclaiming Rest in the Sabbath - Committing to Stewardship and Creation Care - Sharing the Gospel and Being Missional - Loving God and Loving Others Based on the authors' lived experiences as pastors, mentors, and educators, Rise is a practical tool for personal discipleship, mentoring, and preaching. As Jim and Ross declare, "We are forgiven in order to be restored . . . If the forgiveness of the cross clears the ground of the soul, then the resurrection is the instrument with which the new gardener replants the Creator's image." Jim Baucom is the Senior Pastor of Columbia Church, Virginia. Ross Clifford is the Principal of Morling College (Seminary), Sydney. Both highly sought- after speakers, they love bringing together the church and the seminary.
The Meanings Of Discipleship
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Author : Andrew Hayes
language : en
Publisher: SCM Press
Release Date : 2021-10-29
The Meanings Of Discipleship written by Andrew Hayes and has been published by SCM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-29 with Religion categories.
Discipleship is a foundational concept of Christian life which has become a popular and ubiquitous description of belonging and growth in early 21st ecclesiastical language. Discipleship courses and popular writings abound and the term is used liberally in official church documents and strategies for growth and development, particular in a western context. But does recent use of the word risk reducing the wide range of meanings of discipleship to something less rich and inclusive than is warranted? With contributions from an array of leading thinkers, scholars and theologians, including Rachel Mann, Kirsteen Kim and Anthony Reddie, this book argues that there is need for more clarity, precision and depth in defining what meaningfully and constructively is construed as discipleship. Beginning with an overview of how the concept of discipleship has been understood in history, the volume goes on to consider some of the key figures who have shaped our understanding of the concept, and finally to reflect on what discipleship might look like in contemporary society.
Discipleship That Fits
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Author : Bobby Harrington
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2016-02-09
Discipleship That Fits written by Bobby Harrington and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-09 with Religion categories.
For far too long, the church has tried to make disciples using a one-size-fits-all approach. Some churches advocate 1-on-1 discipling, others try getting everyone into a small group, while still others training through mission trips or service projects. Yet others focus all their efforts on attracting people to a large group gathering to hear biblical teaching and preaching. But does one size really fit everyone? Based on careful biblical study and years of experience making disciples in the local church, Bobby Harrington and Alex Absalom have identified five key relationships where discipleship happens in our lives. In each relational context we need to understand how discipleship occurs and we need to set appropriate expectations for each context. Discipleship That Fits shows you the five key ways discipleship occurs. It looks at how Jesus made disciples and how disciples were formed in the early church. Each of the contexts is necessary at different times and in different ways as a person grows toward maturity in Christ: Public Relationships: The church gathering corporately for worship Social Relationships: Networks of smaller relationships where we engage in mission and live out our faith in community Personal Relationships: Small groups of six to sixteen people where we challenge and encourage one another on a regular basis Transparent Relationships: Close relationships of three to four where we share intimate details of our lives for accountability The Divine Relationship: Our relationship with Jesus Christ where we grow through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit Filled with examples and stories, Alex and Bobby show you how to develop discipleship practices in each relational context by sharing how Jesus did it, how the early church practiced it, and how churches are discipling people today.