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100 1 _aGibbs, Eddie.
245 1 0 _aChurchMorph :
_h[manuscript] :
_bhow megatrends are reshaping Christian communities /
_cEddie Gibbs.
260 _aGrand Rapids, Mich. :
_bBaker Academic,
_cc2009.
300 _a222 p. :
_bill. ;
_c22 cm.
440 0 _aAllelon missional series
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 207-216) and index.
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Megatrends convulsing the western world -- Post-christendom churches -- Interlude : identifying the streams -- Fresh expressions -- The megachurch factor -- Urban engagement -- Resurgent monasticism -- Expanding networks -- The heartbeat of worship -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Distinctive features of morphing churches.
520 _aChurch 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. --from publisher description.
650 0 _aChurch renewal.
650 0 _aChurch growth.
650 0 _aCommunities
_xReligious aspects
_xChristianity.
650 0 _aPostmodernism
_xReligious aspects
_xChristianity.
830 0 _aAllelon missional series.
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