Jesus created around himself a voluntary society that was counter to everything his society knew or expected. Jesus gave his members a new way to deal with offenders; with violence; with money; with leadership; with a corrupt society. He gave them a new pattern of relationships between man and woman; and an enlarged understanding of what it means to be human. This is the original revolution: the creation of a distinct community with its alternate set of values and its coherent way of incarnating them. Such a group is not only a novelty; but is also; if lived faithfully; the most powerful tool of social change.
#494185 in Books Mark R Shaw 1997-03-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x .70 x 5.50l; .64 #File Name: 083081681X237 pages10 Great Ideas from Church History A Decision Maker s Guide to Shaping Your Church
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. BookBy Judy LylesGood ready6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Solid Foundation; Inspiring VisionBy Sean EddyWhen considering various books and other resources for our vision casting as a local church leadership team; I came across this interesting title. As I looked into it further; I discovered that our team (and me; personally) had been looking at the "Vision" paradigm for local church ministry from the context of the last ten years or so. The books; articles; speakers; conferences of the last ten years are very; VERY similar; but often very; VERY shallow and man-centered (although Bible verses abound to show at least some attempt to include God). The key aspect that caused me to purchase this title was that these were people who had lived out what we are endeavoring to do; from a biblical base/foundation; and without the "bells and whistles" of our contemporary evangelical world. The "Ideas" of the book are key principles from the lives and learning of some of the greatest Christian leaders of history. With vibrant faith and often bull-dogged determination; these leaders displayed the power of God in personal and inspiring manner. This book cuts through the fluff and reminds us that building the church is God's work; and He chooses to reach the world through people who are fully surrendered to His Spirit's control and guidance. I invite local church leaders (pastors; Elders; Vision-casting teams; etc.) to consider this resource when they are seeking to follow God's Vision for the local church.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Do Yourself a Favor and READ!By D. A. SherronThis book changed my life and ministry. Radically realtered my ministry focus.
