Passionate Church : The Art of Life-Changing Discipleship

by Breen, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780781442275
• ISBN10: 0781442273
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

As pastors, the authors understand the turmoil church leaders are dealing with today. They know that pastors keep searching for the next new program or formula that will bring these spiritually hungry people back to their churches. In the midst of today's cultural upheaval and changes in the worldview, they present a whole new opportunity to do church differently. LifeShapes for Leadership is designed to transform the church through biblical principles presented in the form of eight simple and memorable shapes. These shapes form a discipleship approach that helps churches gain a greater understanding of what God intends to do in their church and world.

Table of Contents

Meet the Authors	13	(2)
Introduction	15	(6)
What's Our Job?	21	(6)
The Shapes of Discipleship	27	(8)
It's About Time	35	(6)
A Lifestyle of Learning	41	(6)
Life Is Like a Slinky	47	(12)
Living in Rhythm with Life	59	(8)
Working from Rest	67	(6)
Your Personal Style of Rest	73	(8)
Jesus and the Balanced Life	81	(8)
What's Up?	89	(6)
Balancing Our In Relationships	95	(6)
Balance Our Out Reach	101	(8)
Defining the Priorities of Life	109	(12)
The Language of Leadership	121	(12)
Who Does Your Church Belong To?	133	(8)
The Fivefold Foundation for Ministry	141	(8)
Discerning Your Core Calling	149	(8)
Living a Life of Prayer	157	(10)
Practicing the Six Principles of Prayer	167	(8)
Practicing the Principles of a Vital Life	175	(10)
Signs of Life	185	(12)
Living a Mission-Minded Life	197	(6)
Empowering Evangelism	203	(12)
Conclusion	215	(4)
Appendix	219	(8)
Endnotes	227	(2)
A Passionate Life (Sample Chapter)	229