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Garner Stephen Chapin <1969-> |
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Scattering seeds : cultivating church vitality / / Stephen Chapin Garner with Jerry Thornell |
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Herndon, Virginia : , : Alban Institute, , 2011 |
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©2011 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (246 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Leadership - Religious aspects - Christianity |
Christian leadership |
Church growth |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Foreword; Preface; Part I: Tilling; Preparing a Pastor; Preparing a Congregation; Part II: Scattering Seeds; Soil, Climate, and the Mystery of Growth; A Vital Theology; Part III: Tending Growth; Ministry Teams; The Ministry of the Laity; The Ministry of the Pastor; Worship and Education for All; Part IV: Harvesting; Service to Others; Evaluating Success with an Eye to the Future; Notes |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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In Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality, Stephen Chapin Garner and Jerry Thornell share the story of their home congregation, the United Church of Christ in Norwell, MA. This average congregation has approached congregational life in a not-so-average way. Each congregant is seen as a minister, bringing the good news of Christ to the community; the church has moved away from boards and committees, instead utilizing the people to form ministry teams; and they have revitalized the way they approach and practice worship and education. Garner and Thornell don't claim to have the secret to |
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