John Bowen is the author of What is a Fresh Expression of Church? A Beginner’s Guide to a Movement that is Changing the Church. The first half of the booklet explains what is (and is not!) meant by the phrase “fresh expressions of church,” and unpacks why fresh expressions of church might be needed and […]
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Making Disciples Today“Discipleship” is something of a buzz word in churches these days. But what does it actually mean? And why is it important? How does it relate to spiritual growth? Is it the same as spiritual formation or something different? Is it just “the flavour of the month,” like so many, here today and
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Most churches identify themselves as friendly communities. Yet the experience of a first-time visitor is often one of confusion, embarrassment and even alienation. John Bowen helps us think through the steps by which we can make that first visit a positive one, so that a visitor will feel confidence to return, to explore the reality
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by John Bowen and Harold PercyIn a world where many are “exploring their spirituality”, how can the church communicate the faith in ways that are faithful but fresh to those who have no background in church or Bible? The authors offer from their experience an outline of how an introductory course of four sessions can
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Many church members are not enthusiastic about outreach and evangelism simply because they do not understand the nature and calling of the church. This booklet offers 14 sermon outlines and two sample sermons on different aspects of the church, from the origins of the church in the Old Testament via leadership, gifts, community, sacraments, mission,
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