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Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America (The Gospel and Our Culture Series (GOCS)) Paperback – February 9, 1998

by Darrell L. Guder (Editor), George R. Hunsberger (Editor)

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What would a theology of the Church look like that took seriously the fact that North America is now itself a mission field? This question lies at the foundation of this volume written by an ecumenical team of six noted missiologists—Lois Barrett, Inagrace T. Dietterich, Darrell L. Guder, George R. Hunsberger, Alan J. Roxburgh, and Craig Van Gelder.

The result of a three-year research project undertaken by The Gospel and Our Culture Network, this book issues a firm challenge for the church to recover its missional call right here in North America, while also offering the tools to help it do so.

The authors examine North America’s secular culture and the church’s loss of dominance in today’s society. They then present a biblically based theology that takes seriously the church’s missional vocation and draw out the consequences of this theology for the structure and institutions of the church.

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"This stimulating volume challenges its readers to re-examine two fundamental concepts: their understanding of the nature of the church and their understanding of mission. . . This book is a must-read not only for missiologists but also for pastors and anyone interested in the renewal and revitalization of the church as it enters a new millennium."

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"This is a book worthy of study and consideration, especially for those who take seriously the changes that have impacted culture and church in North America. It is a provocative work that pleads for significant renewal of 'Communities of the Holy Spirit' in face of established institutions that have become accommodated to the American way of life."

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What would a theology of the church look like that took seriously the fact that North America is now itself a mission field? This question lies at the foundation of this volume written by an ecumenical team of six noted missiologists - Lois Barrett, Inagrace T. Dietterich, Darrell L. Guder, George R. Hunsberger, Alan J. Roxburgh, and Craig Van Gelder. The result of a three-year research project undertaken by The Gospel and Our Culture Network, this book issues a firm challenge for the church to recover its missional call right here in North America. The authors examine today's secular culture and the church's loss of dominance in contemporary society. They then present a biblically based theology that takes seriously the church's missional vocation and draw out the consequences of this theology for the structure and institutions of the church.

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Series: The Gospel and Our Culture Series (GOCS)
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Eerdmans; Reprint edition (February 9, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802843506
ISBN-13: 978-0802843500
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
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... Hawaii this book is helping me understand my culture better. This quotation from the book is fantastic

September 19, 2014

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I am a pastor at a church in Hawaii this book is helping me understand my culture better. This quotation from the book is fantastic, "All too typical is the woman who, after attending worship and disliking the sermon, asked her visiting friend, “Now tell me, what did you get out of that worship service?” The woman was taken aback when the friend replied, “That’s not a question I ask myself. I ask myself, ‘Did this community of God’s people worship God today?’ ” (Kindle Locations 2043-2045). I would recommend this book to all people who want to help God use the church to help accomplish his mission in the world.

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August 18, 2015

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Guder has provided us with yet another invaluable tool for understanding mission and evagelism.

Good Introduction to Missional Theology and Ecclesiology

September 22, 2007

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Guder provides here a good introduction to missional theology and ecclesiology. While not for the casual reader or average church layperson, this book does provide fascinating scholarly insights into the depth of the missional church movement. Guder serves as the general editor, compiling together a number of authors' thoughts on various aspects of missional theology and ecclesiology. Topics include: missional church, missional witness, missional community, missional leadership and missional structures.

This volume is deep and academic in tone, but for the pastor or scholar wanting to get a better understanding of the missional church movement today, it will not disappoint.

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September 28, 2011

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This book was written really well. We had to read it for school and I was surprised at how much I liked it. If you like this book I strongly encourage you to NOT read the missional church in perspective. The missional church in perspective, the review of this book however is a waste of time, and I will indicate that in the review.

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Cynthia T Smith

Good variety of material

February 24, 2013

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We used this book in our Sunday School Book Study group and it generated strong feelings and fiery discussion which is always welcome in any book study group.

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March 2, 2006

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I believe this book is a critical read for the church of today--calling for a restructing of perception of the church from a "place where" to the church as a "people sent." Many of the philosophical shifts presented in this book could lead to a revolution in the ministry of the modern church--a revolution that I believe is much needed.

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I have not read this yet, but it is for my reading in one of my classes. I got it in new condition.

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Virginia Engineer

Confused and Disappointing

I read this after reading Newbigin, Vos, Van Til, Schaeffer, and a little Keller. Christianity Today identified this book as seminal in the missions church movement.Read more

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Peace Love and Unicorns

This is a good book to use when preying on potential converts

This is a good book to use when preying on potential converts. Remember that God's word must be shared with others. We need to share and witness Jesus' good works.Read more

Published on September 6, 2015

A core book in the Alternate Kingdom area.

This is one of the core books in the concept of the Missional Church. It was one a key source for my own writing and speaking on the concept of the Alternate Life, where a...Read more

Published on June 21, 2015

Can I get kindle version?

I am eager to get an e-copy of this book for now. Can I get a kindle version to read on my kindle?

Published on July 31, 2012

Some great, some not.

A decent read. I read it for a class. Some of the information was decent but it is generally geared toward people that have no understanding of the postmodern worldview.Read more

Published on October 20, 2011

A good introduction to theory/theology

"Missional Church" is a sound volume for someone new to the conversation on what it means to be missional.Read more

Published on June 20, 2011

Steven Tsoukalas

A Warning to Christians

I do not recommend this book. Many fail to see that the theology it reflects is not biblical, especially from what it does NOT affirm.Read more

Published on April 5, 2011

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