Beyond Maintenance to Mission
by Craig L. Nessan
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Here, in a newly revised edition, is a powerful and pertinent guide for congregations wanting to move away from 'maintenance thinking' to powerful, creative engagement with the world.Visionary yet practical, Nessan's influential book makes a persuasive case for the centrality of mission in the life of the church. Nessan's model of mission-driven leadership is strongly centered on the community of faith's worship and draws unique connections between the worship life of a congregation and show more every aspect of the church's ministry. Around the twin foci of congregational identity and mission, the chapters in this dynamic book provide solid theological and radical direction on the themes of worship, education, fellowship, stewardship, evangelism, global connections, and social ministry.Equally pertinent to seminary classroom and parish life, the new edition highlights worship's centrality, adds a new chapter on prayer and spiritual practices in this framework, significantly revises the treatments of fellowship and evangelism, and adds a full set of materials designed for congregational visioning and planning. show lessTags
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Craig L. Nessan is William D. Streng Professor for the Education and Renewal of the Church, academic dean, and professor of contextual theology and ethics at Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. He is the author of several books including Beyond Maintenance to Mission: A Theology of the Congregation.
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Business
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- 250 — Religion Christian pastoral practice & religious orders Local Christian church and Christian religious orders
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- BV601.8 .N37 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Ecclesiastical theology The Church
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