Intelligent Church
Subtitle: A Journey Towards Christ-Centred Community
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: May 1, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780310248842
Subjects: Ecclesiology & Church government; Social Theology; Mission of the church; Church And Society; Religion; Religion - Church Life & Growth; Religion - Christian Living; Missions & Missionary Work; Christian Church - Church Administration; Institutions & Organizations; Christian Interest; Religion / Christian Life; Christianity - Church Administration - General; Christian Ministry - Missions; Church; Bible - Commentaries - General
Description: The task of the Church is "to be the irrefutable demonstration and proof of the fact that God is love," claims Steve Chalke. An intelligent church intentionally connects the Bible and its twenty-first-century culture, is authentic and, most importantly, has thought through its practice. In other words, the way it does church is a reflection of its understanding of who God is. This foundational issue must be addressed by pastors, church and ministry leaders, small group leaders and others as we continue to grapple with the shape of effective church in the postmodern, post-Christian West. As Chalke unpacks central theological concepts, such as the incarnation, human sinfulness and the Trinity, he points us to the corresponding characteristics of an intelligent church, such as inclusiveness, messiness and diversity. Each thought-provoking chapter concludes with a 'Yes but How?' section, which gives practical suggestions for moving your church along this path.