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Church Planting in PostChristian Soil: Theology and Practice,Used
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National headlines regularly herald the decline of Christianity in the United States, citing historically low levels of confidence in organized religion, drops in church attendance, church closures, and the dramatic rise of the 'Nones.' Scarcely heard are stories from the thousands of new churches and new forms of church that are springing up each year across the country. In this book, Christopher James attends carefully to stories of ecclesial innovation taking place in Seattle, Washingtona city on the leading edge of trends shaping the nation as a whole. James's study of the new churches founded in this 'postChristian' city offers both theological reflection and pragmatic advice. After an indepth survey and interviewbased analysis of the different models of churchplanting he encountered, James identifies five threads of practical wisdom: 1) embracing local identity and mission, 2) cultivating embodied, experiential, everyday spirituality, 3) engaging community life as means of witness and formation, 4) prioritizing hospitality as a cornerstone practice, and 5) discovering ecclesial vitality in a diverse ecclesial ecology. Stimulating, encouraging, and stereotypeshattering, this book invites readers to reconsider the narrative that portrays these first decades of the twentyfirst century as a period of ecclesial death and decline, and to view our time instead as a hopefilled season of ecclesial renewal and rebirth.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Church Planting in Post-Christian Soil'? A: The book focuses on the decline of Christianity in the U.S. and explores new church models and ecclesial innovation, particularly in Seattle, Washington.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Christopher James, who provides both theological insights and practical advice on church planting.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include local identity, experiential spirituality, community engagement, hospitality, and ecclesial vitality within diversity.
- Q: How many pages does 'Church Planting in Post-Christian Soil' have? A: The book has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Church Planting in Post-Christian Soil' published? A: The book was published on December 8, 2017.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals new to church planting? A: Yes, the book offers practical advice and insights that are valuable for both newcomers and those experienced in church planting.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples of church planting? A: Yes, it includes case studies and interviews that provide real-life examples of successful church planting efforts.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding modern church dynamics? A: Absolutely, it encourages readers to rethink contemporary church dynamics and offers hope for ecclesial renewal.