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Divergent church : the bright promise of alternative faith communities /

"New faith communities are appearing across the U.S.. Many of them bear little resemblance--on the surface--to 'church' in its conventional form. But when we look a little deeper we see striking continuity with the most deeply rooted practices of the Christian faith in community. What...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Shapiro, Tim (Autor), Faris, Kara (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Nashville : Abingdon Press, [2017]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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505 0 |a Introduction: What is a divergent church? -- Innovation -- What constitutes a church? -- Practices -- The practice of shaping community -- The practice of conversation -- The practice of artistic expression -- The practice of breaking bread -- The practice of community engagement -- The practice of hospitality -- The voices of divergent church leaders -- Conclusion. 
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