This collection of essays outlines a theological vision for ministry that is organised around three core commitments: the gospel of God's grace; a positive and strategic focus on the city; and an outward looking movement that seeks prosperity and peace in the community, as led by the Holy Spirit. Many...
This collection of essays outlines a theological vision for ministry that is organised around three core commitments: the gospel of God's grace; a positive and strategic focus on the city; and an outward looking movement that seeks prosperity and peace in the community, as led by the Holy Spirit.
Many pastors struggle to translate their theological beliefs into fruitful ministry in the places they are called to reach. It's not enough to simply know what to believe (theology) or, on the other hand, how to do ministry (methodology)---they need something in between. They need help thinking about ministry in a culture that no longer believes Christianity is a force for good, let alone the source of ultimate revealed truth in the person of Christ. Center Church, a collection of twelve essays by Timothy Keller, outlines a theological vision for ministry that is organized around three core commitments: \* Gospel-centered: The gospel of grace in Jesus Christ changes everything, from our hearts to our community to the world. It completely reshapes the content, tone and strategy of all that we do. \* City-centered: With a positive approach toward our culture, we learn to affirm that cities are wonderful, strategic and underserved places for gospel ministry. \* Movement-centered: Instead of building our own tribe, we seek the prosperity and peace of our community as we are led by the Holy Spirit.
This collection of essays outlines a theological vision for ministry that is organised around three core commitments: the gospel of God's grace; a positive and strategic focus on the city; and an outward looking movement that seeks prosperity and peace in the community, as led by the Holy Spirit. Many...
This collection of essays outlines a theological vision for ministry that is organised around three core commitments: the gospel of God's grace; a positive and strategic focus on the city; and an outward looking movement that seeks prosperity and peace in the community, as led by the Holy Spirit.
Many pastors struggle to translate their theological beliefs into fruitful ministry in the places they are called to reach. It's not enough to simply know what to believe (theology) or, on the other hand, how to do ministry (methodology)---they need something in between. They need help thinking about ministry in a culture that no longer believes Christianity is a force for good, let alone the source of ultimate revealed truth in the person of Christ. Center Church, a collection of twelve essays by Timothy Keller, outlines a theological vision for ministry that is organized around three core commitments: \* Gospel-centered: The gospel of grace in Jesus Christ changes everything, from our hearts to our community to the world. It completely reshapes the content, tone and strategy of all that we do. \* City-centered: With a positive approach toward our culture, we learn to affirm that cities are wonderful, strategic and underserved places for gospel ministry. \* Movement-centered: Instead of building our own tribe, we seek the prosperity and peace of our community as we are led by the Holy Spirit.
Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City$64.99
Center Church brings to light the things that are a must for the Church today. Keller makes the most of his opportunity to teach churches and leaders
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
10 years ago
Essential clarity for church work
What are the key things the church needs to be doing? What is to be its focus? Tim Keller, inspires us to be successful, faithful and fruitful in this book. \\r\\n\\r\\nI found this such a helpful tool when planning out the ministries of my church. The 'text book' style, with case studies, inserts and side bars, gave extra practical, scriptural and applicable information that really supports the main text. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe reminder that the Gospel is the center of all that the church does is expanded on by the fact that the Gospel cannot be all the church does. To effectively communicate the Gospel, much thought has to go into other things, like the organisation, the processes and events the church uses. \\r\\n\\r\\nThis book really takes the idea of a Gospel centered community and propels it into an effective church movement. \\r\\n\\r\\nWe used it as common reading among our pastoral team - but I personally had read and been applying it as an individual as well. It works well in both applications.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11 years ago
Center Church
Center Church is a brilliant resource for exploring the church, its role and relationship to culture, and engaging with the world. The book is in accessible language and has an excellent gospel focus. a 'tour de force'!
