AncientFuture Evangelism Making Your Church a FaithForming Community: Making You

Description: AncientFuture Evangelism Making Your Church a FaithForming Community by Robert E. Webber Why is the church a mile wide but only an inch deep? The remedy lies in translating wisdom from the past into the future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Following his well-received Ancient-Future Faith, Robert Webber presents a new model for evangelism and discipleship, the first in a series of four books applying his theoretical ideas to practical situations. Part 1 of Ancient-Future Evangelism surveys evangelism and Christian formation throughout the church and then translates the process for twenty-first-century Christians. Webber presents evangelism as four distinct stages and suggests three accompanying rites of passage that can be easily adapted to any church tradition. Part 2 underscores how the four-fold process of faith formation is interwoven with three theological principles: Christ as victor over evil, the church as witness to Gods salvation, and worship as a witness to Gods mission accomplished in Jesus. Ancient-Future Evangelism will appeal to both emerging evangelicals as well as traditional church leaders. It relates faith to Christian practice by drawing wisdom from the past and translating those insights into the present and future life of the church. Back Cover How can evangelism produce not only converts but also disciples who grow in faith and become active members of the church?In Ancient-Future Evangelism, Robert Webber presents a model of evangelism and discipleship firmly rooted in Scripture, attested to in the history of the church, and authentic to the postmodern world in which we live. Webber surveys evangelism throughout the centuries, tracing the development of the ancient process of Christian formation. He translates that process for the twenty-first century, presenting four stages-conversion, discipleship, spiritual formation, and Christian vocation-that can easily be adapted to various church traditions. He also suggests three practical rites of passage to accompany this "ancient-future" practice of making disciples.Webber then underscores how the four-fold process of faith formation is interwoven with three theological themes: Christ as victor over evil, the church as witness to Gods salvation, and worship as a witness to Gods mission accomplished in Jesus. "A simplistic and reductionistic understanding of salvation has led to an obsession with conversion to the detriment of discipleship. Robert Webber provides a helpful framework to all who desire a deeper perspective on this significant subject. Every Christian disturbed by the lack of depth in the church should read Ancient-Future Evangelism."- Appianda Arthur, president, Global Leaders Initiative, Colorado SpringsRobert E. Webber is Myers Professor of Ministry at Northern Seminary and the president of the Institute for Worship Studies. He is the author of a number of books, including Ancient-Future Faith. Author Biography Robert E. Webber (Th.D., Concordia Seminary) is Myers Professor of Ministry at Northern Seminary, president of the Institute for Worship Studies, and author of numerous books and articles, including The Younger Evangelicals. Long Description Following his well-received Ancient-Future Faith, Robert Webber presents a new model for evangelism and discipleship, the first in a series of four books applying his theoretical ideas to practical situations. Part 1 of Ancient-Future Evangelism surveys evangelism and Christian formation throughout the church and then translates the process for twenty-first-century Christians. Webber presents evangelism as four distinct stages and suggests three accompanying rites of passage that can be easily adapted to any church tradition. Part 2 underscores how the four-fold process of faith formation is interwoven with three theological principles: Christ as victor over evil, the church as witness to Gods salvation, and worship as a witness to Gods mission accomplished in Jesus. Ancient-Future Evangelism will appeal to both emerging evangelicals as well as traditional church leaders. It relates faith to Christian practice by drawing wisdom from the past and translating those insights into the present and future life of the church. Review Quote "Many of us stand in awe at the impressive church growth statistics worldwide. At the same time we are also made aware of the shallowness of individual transformation and the challenges of post modernity. Unfortunately, a simplistic and reductionistic understanding of salvation has led to an obsession with conversion to the detriment of discipleship. This is very disturbing and requires a better understanding of the relationship between evangelism, discipleship and faith formation. In response to the findings of the 1st International Consultation on Discipleship held in Eastbourn, UK in September 1999, Dr. Robert Webber provides a helpful framework to all who desire a deeper perspective on this significant subject. Every Christian disturbed by the lack of depth in the church should read Ancient-Future Evangelism."-Dr. Appianda Arthur, president, Global Leaders Initiative, Colorado Springs Details ISBN0801091608 Author Robert E. Webber Short Title ANCIENT-FUTURE EVANGELISM Series Ancient-Future Faith Language English ISBN-10 0801091608 ISBN-13 9780801091605 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 269.2 Year 2003 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Ada, MI Imprint Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group Residence Wheaton, IL, US Birth 1927 Death 2007 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Making Your Church a Faith-Forming Community DOI 10.1604/9780801091605 UK Release Date 2003-11-01 AU Release Date 2003-11-01 NZ Release Date 2003-11-01 US Release Date 2003-11-01 Pages 224 Publisher Baker Publishing Group Publication Date 2003-11-01 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100784438;

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