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Highlights
- Jesus gave his followers seven key practices: The Lord's SupperReconciliationProclaiming the gospelBeing with the "least of these" Being with childrenFivefold ministry giftingKingdom prayer When we practice these disciplines, God becomes faithfully present to us, and we in turn become God's faithful presence to the world.
- About the Author: David E. Fitch (PhD, Northwestern University) is the B. R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary.
- 144 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Church
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About the Book
Jesus gave his followers seven key practices. When we practice these disciplines, God becomes faithfully present to us, and we in turn become God's faithful presence to the world. Pastor and professor David Fitch shows how these seven practices can revolutionize the church's presence in our neighborhoods, transform our way of life in the world, and advance the kingdom.
Book Synopsis
Jesus gave his followers seven key practices:
- The Lord's Supper
- Reconciliation
- Proclaiming the gospel
- Being with the "least of these"
- Being with children
- Fivefold ministry gifting
- Kingdom prayer
When we practice these disciplines, God becomes faithfully present to us, and we in turn become God's faithful presence to the world. Pastor and professor David Fitch shows how these seven practices can revolutionize the church's presence in our neighborhoods, transform our way of life in the world, and advance the kingdom.Our communities can be changed when they see us practicing our faith. Go and do.
Review Quotes
"Seven Practices for the Church on Mission reminds us that it's in the long-term communal devotion to small but transformative practices that our churches will discover and reflect the faithful presence of God."
--Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church, Cincinnati, OH"In a world filled with increasing hostility and polarization, the call to faithful presence for the sake of mission is desperately needed. David Fitch has provided a framework of discipleship and mission that powerfully echoes the life of Jesus and the best of Christian spiritual formation. I have found the path that Fitch outlines quite formative and powerful. The church is in urgent need of discerning the way toward healing in our local communities and the larger cultural landscape. Seven Practices for the Church on Mission offers us the practices to help us do just that."
--Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship Church, Queens, New York City"While missional might seem like a buzzword these days, it's always been central to the call of the bride of Christ. More than ever this is a conversation that all churches should lean into. David Fitch offers practical ways for ordinary Christians to order their lives to participate in the mission of God. This book removes the intimidation factor and helps readers discover that mission may not be as daunting as they thought."
--Tara Beth Leach, senior pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, Pasadena, CAAbout the Author
David E. Fitch (PhD, Northwestern University) is the B. R. Lindner Chair of Evangelical Theology at Northern Seminary. He is also the founding pastor of Life on the Vine Christian Community, a missional church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. He is the author of Faithful Presence, from which this book is abridged.
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