__"A fresh look at Newbigin's wisdom for the Western church"__   
Becoming a Missionary Church offers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements--__missional, emergent, and center church__--especially in light of Lesslie Newbigin's missional ecclesiology.  
  
"The authors' exposition and application of the missionary life and theology of Newbigin is a master class of clarity and illumination, repeatedly offering eye-opening insights as to how we have come to be where we are in the Western world (and wherever the toxins of Western idolatries have penetrated). Any church that is praying for a fruitful missionary encounter with their surrounding culture will find here a rich resource of biblically rooted priorities, characteristics, and practices."  
--__Christopher J. H. Wright__, Langham Partnership; author of The Mission of God  
  
"Becoming a Missionary Church persuasively articulates an invigorating Newbigin-inspired vision for renewing the culturally captive North American church that is more compelling than contemporary alternatives. Both my understanding of what is necessary for renewing the church and my passion for deeper engagement in that task have grown because of this book."  
--__Amy L. Sherman__, author of Kingdom Calling and Agents of Flourishing   
"This book is overflowing with rich insights regarding the missionary nature of the church. Goheen and Sheridan engage in conversation with past developments in missionary ecclesiology as well as recent trends like the missional church movement, the emergent church conversation, and Tim Keller's center church. In each case, the authors allow Newbigin's seminal vision of the church in mission to provide a welcome and needed corrective."  
--__Dean Flemming__, MidAmerica Nazarene University; author of Contextualization in the New Testament  
  
"A fresh look at Newbigin's wisdom for the Western church. This book is for all who take seriously God's mission and the call to be a missionary church."  
--__Jim Mullins__, lead pastor, Redemption Church Tempe  
  
"The nuanced missiological reflection in this book is a priceless gift to readers. I was inspired to continue leading churches into God's mission while trusting the results to him."  
--__Jonathan Dodson__, founding pastor, City Life Church; author of The Unbelievable Gospel "If you are a leader feeling rumblings in your soul about church, culture, and the world overall, you should read this book!"--__Tyler Johnson__, lead pastor, Redemption Church (AZ)

__Michael W. Goheen__ (PhD, University of Utrecht) is director of theological education at the Missional Training Center, scholar-in-residence, Surge Network of Churches-Phoenix, and professor of missional theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. Goheen is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including The Drama of Scripture, Living at the Crossroads, A Light to the Nations, and The Church and Its Vocation. He splits his time between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Phoenix, Arizona.  
  
__Timothy M. Sheridan__ (PhD, Stellenbosch University) is church-planting leader for Resonate Global Mission and professor of congregational theology at the Missional Training Center, Phoenix. He has served in pastoral ministry for over twenty years in both the United States and Canada. He lives in Maple Ridge, outside of Vancouver, British Columbia.

This book offers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements, especially in light of missional ecclesiology. An expert on Lesslie Newbigin and an expert on contemporary church models show how Newbigin's ideas have been developed and contextualized in three popular contemporary church movements: missional, emergent, and center church. In addition, the authors explain that some of Newbigin's insights have been neglected and need to be retrieved for the present day. This book calls for the recovery of the missionary nature of the church and commends church practices applicable to any congregation.

Offers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements, especially in light of Lesslie Newbigin's missional ecclesiology.

__Contents__ 1. Becoming a Missionary Church: An Invitation  
__Part 1: The Historical Development of a Missionary Church__ 2. The (Re)Birth of a Missionary Church (1938-1952)  
3. God's Mission and the Missionary Church (1952)  
4. Competing Visions for a Missionary Church  
5. A Missionary Church in Western Culture  
__Part 2: The Missional Church Conversation__ 6. Theological Foundations  
7. The Missionary Congregation  
8. Western Culture as a "Mission Field"  
__Part 3: The Emergent Church Conversation__ 9. Modern and Postmodern Cultural Context  
10. The Missionary Congregation in a Postmodern Setting  
__Part 4: Center Church__ 11. A Missionary Encounter with Western Culture  
12. Missionary Congregation  
13. Gospel and Biblical Story  
14. Becoming a Missionary Church: Lesslie Newbigin's Legacy for the Twenty-First Century  
Index

\["For church leaders seeking to understand missional trends", "Provides a critical view of contemporary church practices", "You will rediscover the church's missionary purpose today"\]

This insightful book explores modern church movements and their mission.

Goheen, Michael W. ;Sheridan, Timothy M.

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2023 Word Guild Award of Merit (Academic)  
  
This book offers a historical assessment and balanced critique of contemporary church movements, especially in light of missional ecclesiology. An expert on Lesslie Newbigin and an expert on contemporary church models show how Newbigin's ideas have been developed and contextualized in three popular contemporary church movements: missional, emergent, and center church. In addition, the authors explain that some of Newbigin's insights have been neglected and need to be retrieved for the present day. This book calls for the recovery of the missionary nature of the church and commends church practices applicable to any congregation.

A critical examination of contemporary church movements through the lens of missional ecclesiology. Explores Lesslie Newbigin's ideas and their relevance for today's congregations.

\["For church leaders and those exploring missional faith", "Addresses gaps in understanding modern church movements", "You will gain clarity on church's missionary role today"\]

Discover the roots and future of the missionary church with expert insights.

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