LEADER 02906nam 2200517 a 450 001 9910971549703321 005 20251116222235.0 010 $a1-4267-1353-3 035 $a(CKB)2560000000053495 035 $a(EBL)3039192 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000484407 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11316120 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000484407 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10594778 035 $a(PQKB)10737965 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3039192 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL3039192 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10430622 035 $a(OCoLC)694147491 035 $a(BIP)31024592 035 $a(EXLCZ)992560000000053495 100 $a20061218d2007 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcn||||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aFive practices of fruitful congregations /$fRobert Schnase 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aNashville $cAbingdon Press$dc2007 215 $a1 online resource (146 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a0-687-64540-9 327 $aThe practice of radical hospitality -- The practice of passionate worship -- The practice of intentional faith development -- The practice of risk-taking mission and service -- The practice of extravagant generosity -- Excellence and fruitfulness. 330 $aPeople are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices are critical to the success of congregations. Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness. By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Robert Schnase astutely weaves theological insight, practical advice, and exemplary stories into an inspiring book for pastors and laity alike. --L. Gregory Jones, Dean and Professor of Theology, Duke Divinity School Robert Schnase's words are thoughtful, provocative, and challenging. Any congregation will find encouragement and insight to deepen faithfulness and multiply fruitfulness. --Lovett H. Weems, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary Stimulating. Challenging. Uniquely helpful. Bishop Schnase gives us powerful language, rich examples, and practical suggestions for fulfilling the mission God gives us. --Janice Riggle Huie, Bishop of the Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church 606 $aChurch renewal 615 0$aChurch renewal. 676 $a250 700 $aSchnase$b Robert C.$f1957-$01868069 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910971549703321 996 $aFive practices of fruitful congregations$94475889 997 $aUNINA