{"product_id":"vital-christian-community-twelve-characteristics-of-healthy-congregations-paperback","title":"Vital Christian Community: Twelve Characteristics of Healthy Congregations - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Brochard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlissabeth Newton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwelve characteristics of healthy Christian communities and the congregational and personal practices that develop them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongregations have been the bedrock of mainline Christian life and practice for centuries but in recent years many have dwindled in energy and impact. Leaders conclude that change is needed, that they can't keep applying the same models and practices that have served in the past but no longer seem to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when all kinds of institutions are being buffeted by swift and strong cultural forces, Brochard and Newton believe the congregation to be a primary site for the transformation of individuals, communities, and the world and that the measures for congregational vitality begin with health, faithfulness, and effectiveness as local expressions of the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors offer readers insights into developing a sense of purpose, building trust, encouraging curiosity, becoming more collaborative, appreciating productive conflict, and other vital skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 5.95 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966863704365,"sku":"9781640655201","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/SHoyakc5MFlyNnk5d0R6UXZ2ZlpQZz09.webp?v=1775539409","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/vital-christian-community-twelve-characteristics-of-healthy-congregations-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}