The author advocates a closer identification between the local congregation and the universal church. He works through the realities of church life and denominational organizations before challenging church leaders to redefine ecclesiology.

A world-claiming theology of the church draws on ancient and modern thoughts. The author focuses on how the church can grow to become in reality "God's missionary people."

This eBook by Charles E. Van Engen explores the connection between local congregations and the universal church, addressing church life and ecclesiology for leaders.

\["For church leaders and members seeking deeper connections", "Challenges traditional views on church identity and roles", "You will gain insights to redefine your church's mission"\]

This eBook explores the vital connection between local congregations and the universal church.

Van Engen, Charles E.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Figures

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Part 1 Local Churches: God’s Missionary People

1. A New Perspective of the Local Church

2. The Impact of Modern Ecclesiology on the Local Church

3. The Essence of the Local Church in the Book of Ephesians

4. The Essence of the Local Church in Historical Perspective

5. Restating the Missionary Intention of the Local Church

Part 2 Local Churches: A New Vision of God’s Missionary People

6. The Purpose of the Local Church

7. The Local Church and the Kingdom of God

8. The Role of the Local Church in the World

Part 3 Local Churches: Becoming God’s Missionary People

9. Missional Goals in the Local Church

10. Missionary Members in the Local Church

11. Missionary Leaders in the Local Church

12. Missional Administration in the Local Church

Bibliography

Subject Index

Scripture Index

Notes

Charles Van Engen is the Arthur F. Glasses professor of Biblical Theology of Mission at Fuller Seminary's School of World Mission.

God's Missionary People [eBook]

Navigation Bar

Header Default

Download the Christian360 App to read eBooks and listen to Audiobooks bought at Christian360

Download the App

God's Missionary People [eBook]

Description

The author advocates a closer identification between the local congregation and the universal church. He works through the realities of church life and denominational organizations before challenging church leaders to redefine ecclesiology.

Need support?

Customer reviews

Download the App

Download the App