Barton, R. Ruth
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"What does it take to focus your church or organization around bringing spiritual transformation into the lives of the people? Based on her experience
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working with pastors and leaders in the Transforming Center, Ruth Haley Barton walks them through the characteristics and qualities of a transforming church. Aimed towards pastors and leaders of intentional communities, this book casts vision for becoming a transforming community and equips them with Biblical and theological foundations, practices and strategies for leading in this endeavor. This book seeks to offer solutions for people who are a part of a Christian community but are not experiencing transformation, leading them to look elsewhere for growth. Themes include Biblical and theological perspectives on spiritual transformation in community, practices for communities to engage in together, and strategic approaches to order a community around the promise and possibility of spiritual transformation. Ample real-life stories and examples accompany these themes"-- Provided by publisher.
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