The Rebirth of the Church
Applying Paul's Vision for Ministry in Our Post-Christian World
by Eddie Gibbs
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Pub Date Jul 15 2013 | Archive Date Nov 01 2013
Description
Churches across the Western world have become increasingly fragmented and marginalized, often struggling to survive. Here Eddie Gibbs, a bestselling author and veteran church and culture expert, addresses the challenges of re-imagining the church in a post-Christian world. He gleans critical biblical insights from the early church's experience to help contemporary leaders and churches minister more effectively.
Gibbs compares and contrasts the social and cultural context of the twenty-first century with the first century, exploring what can be learned about the birthing of churches in the book of Acts and in Paul's letters. He identifies the issues Paul faced in order to sustain a movement growing exponentially and considers what lessons might be learned in addressing current challenges in the church. The book examines vital issues not only for the survival of the church but also for its revitalization and rebirth, and provides direction for local churches on becoming agents of mission.
Gibbs compares and contrasts the social and cultural context of the twenty-first century with the first century, exploring what can be learned about the birthing of churches in the book of Acts and in Paul's letters. He identifies the issues Paul faced in order to sustain a movement growing exponentially and considers what lessons might be learned in addressing current challenges in the church. The book examines vital issues not only for the survival of the church but also for its revitalization and rebirth, and provides direction for local churches on becoming agents of mission.
Advance Praise
“This is a robust, prophetic missiology for the post-Christendom era from a mature expert who has helped guide us for the last four decades. The advice is sound and the implications are unavoidable. Definitely a worthwhile read.”
—Alan Hirsch, author of numerous award-winning books, founder of Forge Mission Training Network, and leader of Future Travelers (www.alanhirsch.org)
“In The Rebirth of the Church, Eddie Gibbs offers a rich, thought-provoking, and thoroughly biblical approach to church leadership. Gibbs brings his wise and winsome approach to bear on key leadership issues that pertain both to New Testament churches and twenty-first century communities. Only he could write a volume that illuminates and addresses these two worlds in such a compelling way.”
—Ryan Bolger, associate professor of church in contemporary culture, Fuller Theological Seminary; editor of The Gospel after Christendom
“We have all come to appreciate Eddie Gibbs’s insightful critique of the church—and of church leadership—in the contemporary Western world. The Rebirth of the Church is classic Gibbs with a twist. Here Eddie delves deeply and skillfully into the New Testament documents in order to provide direction for the church in the pluralistic culture we now inhabit. The result is a refreshing and persuasive challenge to exchange an unbiblical, consumerist institutionalism that has been so characteristic of American evangelicalism for a relationally robust ecclesiology that offers hope for the future.”
—Joe Hellerman, professor of New Testament language and literature, Talbot School of Theology; team pastor, Oceanside Christian Fellowship; author of When the Church Was a Family
“Eddie Gibbs’s newest book could be his most influential. I only hope that church leaders get to chapters seven, eight, and nine—which address today’s pivotal issues. For instance, the second half of chapter eight addresses the church’s relationship with the world. In this time many churches have circled the wagons and no longer even pay lip service to being a ‘friend of sinners’ as salt and light in the world. But the recovery of Christianity’s engagement with secular communities is crucial; if that does not happen, not much else will happen.”
—George Hunter, dean and distinguished professor, emeritus, School of World Mission and Evangelism, Asbury Theological Seminary
—Alan Hirsch, author of numerous award-winning books, founder of Forge Mission Training Network, and leader of Future Travelers (www.alanhirsch.org)
“In The Rebirth of the Church, Eddie Gibbs offers a rich, thought-provoking, and thoroughly biblical approach to church leadership. Gibbs brings his wise and winsome approach to bear on key leadership issues that pertain both to New Testament churches and twenty-first century communities. Only he could write a volume that illuminates and addresses these two worlds in such a compelling way.”
—Ryan Bolger, associate professor of church in contemporary culture, Fuller Theological Seminary; editor of The Gospel after Christendom
“We have all come to appreciate Eddie Gibbs’s insightful critique of the church—and of church leadership—in the contemporary Western world. The Rebirth of the Church is classic Gibbs with a twist. Here Eddie delves deeply and skillfully into the New Testament documents in order to provide direction for the church in the pluralistic culture we now inhabit. The result is a refreshing and persuasive challenge to exchange an unbiblical, consumerist institutionalism that has been so characteristic of American evangelicalism for a relationally robust ecclesiology that offers hope for the future.”
—Joe Hellerman, professor of New Testament language and literature, Talbot School of Theology; team pastor, Oceanside Christian Fellowship; author of When the Church Was a Family
“Eddie Gibbs’s newest book could be his most influential. I only hope that church leaders get to chapters seven, eight, and nine—which address today’s pivotal issues. For instance, the second half of chapter eight addresses the church’s relationship with the world. In this time many churches have circled the wagons and no longer even pay lip service to being a ‘friend of sinners’ as salt and light in the world. But the recovery of Christianity’s engagement with secular communities is crucial; if that does not happen, not much else will happen.”
—George Hunter, dean and distinguished professor, emeritus, School of World Mission and Evangelism, Asbury Theological Seminary
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| ISBN | 9780801039584 |
| PRICE | $28.00 (USD) |
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