{"product_id":"becoming-a-missionary-church-lesslie-newbigin-and-contemporary-church-movements-paperback-1","title":"Becoming a Missionary Church: Lesslie Newbigin and Contemporary Church Movements - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael W. Goheen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTimothy M. Sheridan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements, especially in light of missional ecclesiology. An expert on Lesslie Newbigin and an expert on contemporary church models show how Newbigin's ideas have been developed and contextualized in three popular contemporary church movements: missional, emergent, and center church. In addition, the authors explain that some of Newbigin's insights have been neglected and need to be retrieved for the present day. This book calls for the recovery of the missionary nature of the church and commends church practices applicable to any congregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A fresh look at Newbigin's wisdom for the Western church\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecoming a Missionary Church \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003emissional, emergent, and center church\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e--especially in light of Lesslie Newbigin's missional ecclesiology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The authors' exposition and application of the missionary life and theology of Newbigin is a master class of clarity and illumination, repeatedly offering eye-opening insights as to how we have come to be where we are in the Western world (and wherever the toxins of Western idolatries have penetrated). Any church that is praying for a fruitful missionary encounter with their surrounding culture will find here a rich resource of biblically rooted priorities, characteristics, and practices.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eChristopher J. H. Wright\u003c\/b\u003e, Langham Partnership; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mission of God\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBecoming a Missionary Church\u003c\/i\u003e persuasively articulates an invigorating Newbigin-inspired vision for renewing the culturally captive North American church that is more compelling than contemporary alternatives. Both my understanding of what is necessary for renewing the church and my passion for deeper engagement in that task have grown because of this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAmy L. Sherman\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eKingdom Calling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAgents of Flourishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is overflowing with rich insights regarding the missionary nature of the church. Goheen and Sheridan engage in conversation with past developments in missionary ecclesiology as well as recent trends like the missional church movement, the emergent church conversation, and Tim Keller's center church. In each case, the authors allow Newbigin's seminal vision of the church in mission to provide a welcome and needed corrective.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDean Flemming\u003c\/b\u003e, MidAmerica Nazarene University; author of \u003ci\u003eContextualization in the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fresh look at Newbigin's wisdom for the Western church. This book is for all who take seriously God's mission and the call to be a missionary church.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJim Mullins\u003c\/b\u003e, lead pastor, Redemption Church Tempe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nuanced missiological reflection in this book is a priceless gift to readers. I was inspired to continue leading churches into God's mission while trusting the results to him.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJonathan Dodson\u003c\/b\u003e, founding pastor, City Life Church; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unbelievable Gospel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"If you are a leader feeling rumblings in your soul about church, culture, and the world overall, you should read this book!\"--\u003cb\u003eTyler Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, lead pastor, Redemption Church (AZ)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael W. Goheen\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Utrecht) is director of theological education at the Missional Training Center, scholar-in-residence, Surge Network of Churches-Phoenix, and professor of missional theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. Goheen is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Drama of Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiving at the Crossroads\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Light to the Nations\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Church and Its Vocation\u003c\/i\u003e. He splits his time between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Phoenix, Arizona.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy M. Sheridan\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Stellenbosch University) is church-planting leader for Resonate Global Mission and professor of congregational theology at the Missional Training Center, Phoenix. He has served in pastoral ministry for over twenty years in both the United States and Canada. He lives in Maple Ridge, outside of Vancouver, British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42592045498464,"sku":"9780801049279","price":48.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/ZVBNTmZWbEVEcDVxaXF3TG5xQWhjdz09.webp?v=1771415703","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/becoming-a-missionary-church-lesslie-newbigin-and-contemporary-church-movements-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}