God's Missionary People: Rethinking the Purpose of the Local Church
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, 1991
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Overview
The author advocates a closer identification between the local congregation and the universal church. He works through the realities of church life and denominational organizations before challenging church leaders to redefine ecclesiology.
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- Explores the role of the local congregation in the missionary purpose of God
- Seeks to stimulate missionaries and pastors to reflect more deeply on the purpose for which their congregations exists
- Intends to encourage christian leaders to consider how their congregations can clearly and boldly demonstrate the good news of the gospel in their contexts
Part 1 Local Churches: God’s Missionary People
- A New Perspective of the Local Church
- The Impact of Modern Ecclesiology on the Local Church
- The Essence of the Local Church in the Book of Ephesians
- The Essence of the Local Church in Historical Perspective
- Restarting the Missionary Intention of the Local Church
Part 2 Local Churches: A New Vision of God’s Missionary People
- The Purpose of the Local Church
- The Local Church and The Kingdom of God
- The Role of the Local Church in the World
Part 3 Local Churches: Becoming God’s Missionary People
- Missional Goals in the Local Church
- Missionary Members in the Local Church
- Missionary Leaders in the Local Church
- Missional Administration in the Local Church