Making Friends, Making Disciples: Growing Your Church Through Authentic Relationships: 1 (Living Church) - Softcover

Spitzer, Lee B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0817016457 ISBN 13: 9780817016456

Publisher: Judson Press, 2010

Synopsis

This first volume in Judson Press's new "Living Church" series addresses the topic of church growth and discipleship.For centuries, the Christian church has led the way in creating communities of people. Dr. Lee Spitzer proposes that today's church can sustain that leadership role by developing a transformative paradigm for church growth. The key, Spitzer asserts, is learning to expand and enrich our circles of friendship--in our home, our congregation, and our community.Through friendships, our churches grow--not only in terms of the number of people who join but in regard to the maturity of disciples who participate in the life of the Body of Christ. This practical resource includes chapter studies on friendship in the Bible and in the life of Jesus.

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This first volume in Judson Press s Living Church series addresses the topic of church growth and discipleship. For centuries, the Christian church has led the way in creating communities of people. Pastor Lee Spitzer proposes that today s church can sustain that leadership role by developing a transformative paradigm for church growth not only in terms of the number of people who join but in regard to the maturity of disciples who participate in the life of the Body of Christ. The key, Spitzer asserts, is learning to expand and enrich our circles of friendship in our home, our congregation, and our community. Includes chapter studies on friendship in the Bible and in the life of Jesus!

Edition details

• Publisher: Judson Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0817016457
• ISBN 13: 9780817016456
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Stinnett J Dwight