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PublisherInterVarsity Press

ISBN-10083084130X

ISBN-139780830841301

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038436717

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Book TitleSlow Church Study Guide

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicChristian Church / Growth, Comparative Religion, Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Sociology of Religion

Publication Year2016

GenreReligion, Social Science

AuthorJohn Pattison, C. Christopher Smith

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight8 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

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ReviewsPraise for Slow Church: "Inspired by the 'slow food' movement and disheartened by the 'fast' church trends, Smith and Pattison are advocating for 'reimagining what it means to be communities of believers gathered and rooted in particular places at a particular time.' Slow Church promises something richer and more substantive than quick fixes.", Praise for Slow Church: "The authors write clearly and persuasively; each section of the book offers a theoretical and scriptural basis . . . and practical suggestions for their implementation.", Praise for Slow Church: "Slow Church is a manifesto and handbook rolled into one. . . . It reads like what it is: the long, patient fruit of two men deeply rooted in a particular place, among neighbors they know, love, and serve. . . . Make haste, then. Run, do not walk, to your favorite bookstore, buy a copy, and set your church table for a feast."

Table Of ContentContents How to Use this Study Guide 1 A Theological Vision for Slow Church 2 Terroir 3 Stability 4 Patience 5 Wholeness 6 Work 7 Sabbath 8 Abundance 9 Gratitude 10 Hospitality 11 Dinner Table Conversation as a Way of Being Church

SynopsisHigh-speed internet. Rapid rewards. Quick thinking. Fast food. Fast . . . church?Slow Church by Chris Smith and John Pattison has been eagerly received by a people who are ready to be invited out of franchise faith and back into the kingdom of God. This eleven-session study guide provides an opportunity to reflect on the message of this groundbreaking book both individually and in community. Each session features A guide to lectio divina Suggested videos that can be watched online A series of in-depth questions expanded from what is currently in the book A quote for reflection Here is an opportunity to begin to develop a deeper and richer community where people know each other well and love one another as Christ loved the church., Slow Church by Chris Smith and John Pattison has been eagerly received by a people who are ready to be invited out of franchise faith and back into the kingdom of God. This eleven-session study guide provides an opportunity to reflect on the message of this groundbreaking book both individually and in community., High-speed internet. Rapid rewards. Quick thinking. Fast food. Fast . . . church?Slow Church by Chris Smith and John Pattison has been eagerly received by a people who are ready to be invited out of franchise faith and back into the kingdom of God. This eleven-session study guide provides an opportunity to reflect on the message of this groundbreaking book both individually and in community. Each session featuresA guide to lectio divinaSuggested videos that can be watched onlineA series of in-depth questions expanded from what is currently in the bookA quote for reflectionHere is an opportunity to begin to develop a deeper and richer community where people know each other well and love one another as Christ loved the church., High-speed internet. Rapid rewards. Quick thinking. Fast food. Fast . . . church? Slow Church by Chris Smith and John Pattison has been eagerly received by a people who are ready to be invited out of franchise faith and back into the kingdom of God. This eleven-session study guide provides an opportunity to reflect on the message of this groundbreaking book both individually and in community. Each session features A guide to lectio divina Suggested videos that can be watched online A series of in-depth questions expanded from what is currently in the book A quote for reflection Here is an opportunity to begin to develop a deeper and richer community where people know each other well and love one another as Christ loved the church.