Connecting Church
Beyond Small Groups to Authentic Community
By Jr. Dallas Gallup Willard Larry Crabb, Randy Frazee | Publisher: Zondervan
About the book
The development of meaningful relationships, where every member carries a significant sense of belonging, is central to what it means to be the church. So why do many Christians feel disappointed and disillusioned with their efforts to experience authentic community? Despite the best efforts of pastors, small group leaders, and faithful lay persons, church too often is a place of loneliness rather than connection.Church can be so much better. So intimate and alive. The Connecting Church tells you how. The answer may seem radical today, but it was a central component of life in the early church. First-century Christians knew what it meant to live in vital community with one another, relating with a depth and commitment that made \"the body of Christ\" a perfect metaphor for the church. What would it take to reclaim that kind of love, joy, support, and dynamic spiritual growth? Read this book and find out.
Editions of Connecting Church
- EBook
- ISBN 9780310559481
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The development of meaningful relationships, where every member carries a significant sense of belonging, is central to what it means to be the church. So why do many Christians feel disappointed and disillusioned with their efforts to experience authentic community? Despite the best efforts of pastors, small group leaders, and faithful lay persons, church too often is a place of loneliness rather than connection.Church can be so much better. So intimate and alive. The Connecting Church tells you how. The answer may seem radical today, but it was a central component of life in the early church. First-century Christians knew what it meant to live in vital community with one another, relating with a depth and commitment that made \"the body of Christ\" a perfect metaphor for the church. What would it take to reclaim that kind of love, joy, support, and dynamic spiritual growth? Read this book and find out.
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What is Connecting Church about?
The development of meaningful relationships, where every member carries a significant sense of belonging, is central to what it means to be the church. So why do many Christians feel disappointed and disillusioned with their efforts to experience authentic community? Despite the best efforts of pastors, small group leaders, and faithful lay persons, church too often is a place of loneliness rather than connection.Church can be so much better. So intimate and alive. The Connecting Church tells you how. The answer may seem radical today, but it was a central component of life in the early church. First-century Christians knew what it meant to live in vital community with one another, relating with a depth and commitment that made \"the body of Christ\" a perfect metaphor for the church. What would it take to reclaim that kind of love, joy, support, and dynamic spiritual growth? Read this book and find out.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Connecting Church?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity
Where can I read a sample of Connecting Church?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310559481
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Connecting Church?
Jr. Dallas Gallup Willard Larry Crabb, Randy Frazee
Who is the Publisher of the book Connecting Church?
Zondervan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Connecting Church is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310559481)
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