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005			20251028093129.0
008			090303s2009 miua b 001 0 eng
010			_a 2009009314
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035			_a(OCoLC)263988468
050	0	0	_aBV 600.3 _b.G527 2009
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100	1		_aGibbs, Eddie.
245	1	0	_aChurchMorph : _bhow megatrends are reshaping Christian communities / _cEddie Gibbs.
260			_aGrand Rapids, Mich. : _bBaker Academic, _cc2009.
300			_a222 p. : _bill. ; _c22 cm.
490	1		_aAllelon missional series
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 207-216) and index.
505	0		_aIntroduction -- Megatrends convulsing the western world -- Post-christendom churches -- Interlude : identifying the streams -- Fresh expressions -- The megachurch factor -- Urban engagement -- Resurgent monasticism -- Expanding networks -- The heartbeat of worship -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Distinctive features of morphing churches.
520			_aChurch observer Eddie Gibbs goes beyond an analysis of the causes to show how many churches and faith communities are actually breaking the downward trend. He expertly maps current converging church movements--emerging and missional churches, mainline renewal groups, megachurches, urban mission, new monasticism, alternative worship, and expanding networks--and offers a positive assessment of the reshaping of today's church. --from publisher description
650		0	_aChurch renewal.
650		0	_aChurch growth.
650		0	_aCommunities _xReligious aspects _xChristianity.
650		0	_aPostmodernism _xReligious aspects _xChristianity.
830		0	_aAllelon missional series.
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