Church Planting in Europe by Evert Van De Poll

Church Planting in Europe by Evert Van De Poll

Church leaders and those who endeavor to plant new churches in Europe today face tremendous challenges, not least because the church itself is considered by many to be outdated, irrelevant, or even an abusive sect. Drawing on a wealth of experience, Church Planting in Europe helps to answer the question of how churches can become more relevant to the societies in which they exist. From biblical and missiological reflections to case studies and practical examples, the book gives insights into many of the key issues that church planters and those concerned with missionary renewal of existing churches are grappling with. Special attention is paid to the sociocultural and religious characteristics of Europe, which is marked by secularization, new forms of spirituality, and a unique Christian heritage, asking, what are typical barriers and bridges for the communication of the gospel? The contributors represent a wide variety of backgrounds and contexts across Europe and this is reflected in the breadth of topics covered. The chapters were presented during the Mission in Europe Symposium in Belgium (July 2014), and the highlights of the discussions afterwards are also included. The result is a valuable resource for church leaders, mission practitioners, and theologians alike.

Evert Van de Poll, Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven, Belgium

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ISBN 13	9781498201995
ISBN 10	1498201997
Title	Church Planting in Europe
Author	Evert Van De Poll
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Year published	2015-05-28
Number of pages	290
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