Rethinking the Church by James Emery White
Why is it important to rethink the church? Today many leaders focus on how their ministries can be run more efficiently. But the foundational question, according to James Emery White, should be Why do we have this ministry? and then, Why do we do this ministry the way we do? Is it effective?Rethinking the Church helps pastors and lay leaders work through questions that must be answered if a church is to rethink evangelism, discipleship, ministry, worship, community, and the structure of the church. Break old molds, check assumptions, and be sensitive, says White. He uses the language and aims of seeker-targeted churches but urges readers not to tie themselves to any model without understanding the individual purpose of their church.
Now thoroughly revised and expanded, Rethinking the Church contains more emphasis and key material on how to move from rethinking to transition. White blends biblical reflection and hands-on experience and uses the early church as described in the Book of Acts as the ultimate example.
James Emery White, PhD, is the founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church, a suburban megachurch in Charlotte, North Carolina that is frequently regarded as one of the country's fastest-growing church plants. White is the author of several publications, including The Rising of the Nones, Meet Generation Z, Rethinking the Church, The Church in an Era of Crisis, and Christianity for People Who Aren't Christians. He is also the former president of Gordon-Conwell Theological School. He currently resides in North Carolina.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801090394 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801090393 |
| Title | Rethinking the Church |
| Author | James Emery White |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1997-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 142 |
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