Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church Through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word - Softcover

Henderson, Daniel

 
9780802414465: Old Paths, New Power: Awakening Your Church Through Prayer and the Ministry of the Word

Synopsis

The second in Joe Thorn’s three-book series on the confession, nature, and expression of the Church, The Character of the Church explores what the church is fundamentally like.

Useful for training in membership classes, discipleship groups, and elder boards—and even for devotional reading—The Character of the Church is at once theological, practical, and experiential. Readers will not simply be informed, but led to a deeper appreciation of the church of God.

For a local church to actually be a church, certain marks are essential. A church that follows the apostles’ pattern is one where:

  • The word of God is faithfully preached
  • The sacraments are rightly administered
  • Leadership is biblically formed and functioning
  • Discipline is practiced with grace
  • The mission of the church is shared by all

Drawing from Scripture, theology, and church history, Joe Thorn expounds each of these in detail, yet leading readers to clear understanding. A book for laymen, The Character of the Church helps Christians know plainly what makes a church a church, and how to conduct themselves accordingly.

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About the Author

As a senior pastor for nearly three decades, DANIEL HENDERSON brought prayer-based revitalization to numerous churches. Now, as the President of Strategic Renewal and Global Director of The 6:4 Fellowship, Daniel is dedicating his full-time efforts to help congregations across the country and world experience renewal. Daniel is sought-after for his expertise in leading corporate prayer. He has authored numerous books on biblical leadership and prayer, including Old Paths, New Power and Transforming Prayer: How Everything Changes When You Seek God's Face.

From the Back Cover

It's been said that if you're excited about what God is doing elsewhere, imitate the faith, not the miracle. Old Paths, New Power shows us how to do just that.

Lifting up the tried-and-true path to transformation, Daniel Henderson reminds us that God doesn't work through methods, but through prayer and proclamation. Church leaders will be convicted and equipped to center their lives and ministry around God's power, clearing the way for:

  • Powerful movements of prayer
  • Preaching that transforms lives
  • Revival only the Holy Spirit can unleash

Includes contributions from Frances Chan, John Piper, John MacArthur, Alistair Begg, and John S. Dickerson, plus over 30 links to online videos.

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