Stewart, John W. 1934-

Envisioning the congregation, practicing the gospel : a guide for pastors and lay leaders / John W. Stewart. - x, 226 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Reimagining the future of Protestant congregations -- Cultural impulses in American congregations -- The gospel in four dimensions -- On practices -- Practicing the arts of belonging: Koinonia -- Practicing the arts of discipleship: Mathts -- Practicing the arts of witnessing: Marturia -- Practicing the arts of serving: Diakonia -- Practicing the arts of worship: Leitourgia -- Word, sacraments, prayer -- Practicing the arts of worship: Leitourgia -- Community, family, private.

9780802871640 (pbk. : alk. paper) 080287164X (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Church.
Mission of the church.
Protestant churches.
Church.
Mission of the church.
Protestant churches.

BV 600.3 / .S744 2015