Lessons from the East Finding the Future of Western Christianity in the Global Church

by Roberts, Bob

• ISBN13: 9780781413763
• ISBN10: 0781413761
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-04-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

What if our western view of church isn’t God’s view of church?

That’s the disruptive question church planter Bob Roberts Jr. wrestled with while connecting with top global church planters and pastors. Over time, his global experiences convinced him western believers would benefit from:

• taking our faith beyond Sunday to every dimension of life;
• shifting from a Christian worldview to a Jesus prism; and
• moving from religious leaders to disciple leaders.

Lessons from the East invites you into the larger story God is telling around the world. It just may change your view of church and the global Christian community.

Author Biography

Bob Roberts Jr. is the founding pastor of NorthWood Church in the Dallas / Fort Worth area who has been involved in helping plant over 200 churches. His church and the other Western churches Bob has helped start have done global engagement in Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Egypt, Vietnam, Belize, Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, Mexico, and Nepal. He is a graduate of Fuller Seminary (D.Min.). Bob and his wife have two children.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction: A Lot to Learn

Part 1 Kingdom Vision and Strategy
Chapter 1 A Bigger Picture: From Church-Focused to Kingdom-Focused
Chapter 2 The Purpose of Sunday Morning: From Hero Pastors to Hero Disciples
Chapter 3 Redefining Small Groups: From Optional to Foundational
Chapter 4 Family Connections: From Sterile Institutions to Authentic Relationships
Chapter 5 The Public Square: From Withdrawal to Engaging Culture
Chapter 6 Engaging Other Faiths: From Afraid and Isolated to Loving and Involved
Chapter 7 No Limits: From Exclusive to Inclusive Leadership

Part 2 Kingdom Hearts
Chapter 8 Abandoned: From Safety to Radical Obedience
Chapter 9 Humility: From Self-Absorbed to Selfless
Chapter 10 The Neglected Source: From Pragmatics to Supernatural Power
Chapter 11 Prayer: From Expendable to Essential

Part 3 Kingdom Action
Chapter 12 Choices and Changes

Endnotes
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Resources