The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission Rediscovering the 1st Century Church for 21st Century Spiritual Awakening

by Burton, Bob

• ISBN13: 9781433645877
• ISBN10: 1433645874
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-12-15
• Publisher: B&H Academic

Summary

In Spiritual DNA of the Church On Mission, author Bob Burton compares the missional foundation of the early church to human DNA. He argues that understanding the Church's missional DNA is the most effective starting point in engaging your church members on God's mission for the sake of total gospel transformation. 

Author Biography

Bob Burton is a national mobilizer through the SEND Network of the North American Mission Board.
 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Spiritual Preparation: Wait, Pray, and Expect God to Work (Jerusalem)
Chapter 2 Spiritual Authority: Rely on the Holy Spirit’s Power (Jerusalem)
Chapter 3 Spiritual Understanding: Focus on Peoples and Places (Jerusalem/Caesarea)
Chapter 4 Spiritual Leadership: Identify and Nurture Missional Leaders (Antioch)
Chapter 5 Spiritual Synergy: Work Together for Greater Impact (Philippi)
Chapter 6 Spiritual Receptivity: Discover Persons of Peace (Philippi)
Chapter 7 Spiritual Sowing: Evangelize and Make Disciples (Thessalonica/Berea)
Chapter 8 Spiritual Bridges: Leverage Points of Connection (Athens)
Chapter 9 Spiritual Giftedness: Gather and Give Resources from the Harvest (Corinth)
Chapter 10 Spiritual Warfare: Fight the Good Fight (Ephesus)
Chapter 11 A Church in Action: Personalize the Spiritual DNA Principles
Afterword: The Next Act for You and Your Church
Appendix 1: Preview of The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission Workbook
Appendix 2: The Spiritual DNA Principles and Churches in Acts
Appendix 3: The Spiritual DNA Principles in the Life of Christ
Appendix 4: The Spiritual DNA Principles in the Missionary Discourses
Appendix 5: The Spiritual DNA Principles as Modern Mutations
Appendix 6: The Spiritual DNA Principles in the Church at Philippi
Appendix 7: The Spiritual DNA Principles in the Parables
Appendix 8: The Spiritual DNA Principles in Awakenings and Revivals of North America
Appendix 9: The Spiritual DNA Principles in Entrepreneurship
About the Author
Name and Subject Index
Scripture Index