In a postmodern culture shaped by consumerism, it’s little wonder that there is confusion about what the church is supposed to be in the 21st century. In A New and Right Spirit, Rick Barger argues passionately for congregations to reexamine what it means to be an "authentic church" in a culture where authenticity is hard to come by. He demonstrates the pitfalls of technical solutions to congregational problems and shows the way to making adaptive change. Recognizing the spiritual needs of a success-oriented society, he exhorts leaders to turn away from the story of our culture and to return to the story of the church that is grounded in Christ and the resurrection.
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"Here's a step-by-step guide to becoming a church with a new and right spirit." -- William H. Willimon, bishop, N. Alabama Conference, UMC
"The forms of an old church are passing away, but a new church is in bud...." -- Leonard Sweet, Drew Theological School, George Fox University
"The forms of an old church are passing away, but a new church is in bud...." -- Leonard Sweet, Drew Theological School, George Fox University
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Rick Barger is lead pastor at Abiding Hope Lutheran Church in Littleton, Colorado, which is one of the largest and fastest-growing congregations in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He is also the founder of Abiding Hope's Transformational Leadership Academy.
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I had read this book this past summer. I purchased three more copies to send to other people. He 'gets it.' Barger understands what Jesus was saying. He outlines how the church or religion has bound us up and has made the gracious free gift of grace, not free any more. Excellent book. This book is not just for those leading in the church setting. It can be used to help 'every day people' understand what the church was really meant to do and how authentic Jesus and the Church are. I will continue to buy copies of this book and send it along to friends and family :).
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- A Generation of Seekers: The Spiritual Journeys of the Baby Boom Generation by Wade Clark Roof in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life by Robert N. Bellah on page 49, and Back Matter
- The First Urban Christians: The Social World of the Apostle Paul by Wayne A. Meeks in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- God Is! by Mark R. Littleton in Front Matter, and page 75
- Unfreezing Moves: Following Jesus into the Mission Field by William Easum in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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