Quantum changes in Christian ministry

The church has always been potentially just one generation away from extinction. But now, with a generation of under-thirty-five-year-olds turning away from institutional expressions of Christianity, churches in the West recognize that they face a challenge that is more urgent and radical than it has been for many generations.

In this acclaimed study, the authors identify some of the major storm centres through which churches must navigate, not in order to return to a previously more tranquil world, but to enter an entirely new one. They look at mission, church structures, developing new leaders and mentoring, worship, spirituality and evangelism, and ask how our ministry must change in order to serve a new generation of Christians.

It is estimated that 80 percent of churches across the theological spectrum are either stalled or in decline. In ChurchMorph, internationally respected church observer Eddie Gibbs goes beyond an analysis of the causes to show how many churches and faith communities are actually breaking the downward trend. He expertly maps current converging church movements-emerging and missional churches, mainline renewal groups, megachurches, urban mission, new monasticism, alternative worship, and expanding networks-and offers a positive assessment of the reshaping of today's church.

Gibbs argues that more is required of western churches than adopting new programs if they are to missionally engage within their context. The church must re-image itself, resulting in its reconfiguration and a comprehensive change in its self-understanding; it must morph in order to be defined by its mission in the world. Gibbs identifies trends that provide signs of the kingdom, reflecting on how different ecclesial communities are working out what it means to be "church" in a post-Christendom environment. He provides a range of examples from North America and the United Kingdom to offer encouragement and assurance that God has by no means abandoned his church.

This stimulating and encouraging book will appeal to professors, students, pastors, and church leaders interested in theology, ministry, the emerging church, Christianity and culture, and mission.

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This durable plastic squeeze bottle with a non-drip spout makes preparing Communion trays faster and more efficient. Fills approximately 75-80 glasses.

This lightweight cup filler is an efficient means of filling communion glasses. The filler is made of polypropylene and has a three-inch diameter. No more spills.
Just press the button and the filler releases the desired amount. Fills approximately 33 glasses.

Economical, disposable communion cups fit standard trays. Clarity of real glass with no breakage. Similar in style to regular crystal glasses. 2.5 cm high.

For churches who prefer the wafer for use in the Communion service. Made of white unleavened bread, these plain round wafers measure 2.54 cm across. Packaged in cellophane tubes.

Quality, stainless steel communion serving ware. The RemembranceWare line of products is available in four distinct colors, Silver, Brass, Bronze and Titanium. The communion trays are designed to hold 40 communion cups or 40 Remembrance Wafer and Juice cups. All covers display a simplistic yet dynamic Latin cross finial. Made of high-end, food grade stainless steel, RemembranceWare has raised the bar in quality communion serving products.

Quality, stainless steel communion serv¬ing ware. The RemembranceWare line of products is available in four distinct colors, SilvRemembranceWare Silver Breadplate Coverer, Brass, Bronze and Titanium. The communion trays are designed to hold 40 communion cups or 40 Remembrance Wafer and Juice cups. All covers display a simplistic yet dynamic Latin cross finial. Made of high-end, food grade stainless steel, RemembranceWare has raised the bar in quality communion serving products.

Quality, stainless steel communion serving ware. The RemembranceWare line of products is available in four distinct colors, Silver, Brass, Bronze and Titanium. The communion trays are designed to hold 40 communion cups or 40 Remembrance Wafer and Juice cups. All covers display a simplistic yet dynamic Latin cross finial.
br>Made of high-end, food grade stainless steel, RemembranceWare has raised the bar in quality communion serving products.

Quality, stainless steel communion serv¬ing ware. The RemembranceWare line of products is available in four distinct colors, Silver, Brass, Bronze and Titanium. The communion trays are designed to hold 40 communion cups or 40 Remembrance Wafer and Juice cups. All covers display a simplistic yet dynamic Latin cross finial. Made of high-end, food grade stainless steel, RemembranceWare has raised the bar in quality communion serving products.

Double-sealed and disposable, individual Remembrance® wafer and juice sets combine modern convenience and purity with a taste for tradition. The elements are prepackaged, with both wafer and juice in a single two-part container. Communion participants peel back one seal to remove the communion wafer. A second seal under the wafer is then removed for juice. Remembrance® cups are designed to fit standard communion ware.

Box contains 210 ready-to-use cups.