Thursday, October 16, 2014

Book: The Mission Table by Stephen Bouman

In a time of declining mainline Protestant church attendance, Bouman reminds us that the Holy Spirit is still very much at work.  It is the mission of our churches to aid God's reconciling and restoring action in the world. This conversation on mission must involve everyone including laypeople, pastors, seminarians, and emerging congregational leaders. Each chapter contains scripture, questions, and activities, allowing for group study, reflection, and action. The goal is ultimately to help every member of the church to live as signs of the God who made the world and who will make all things new.
Contents Page 
  • Mission and the Mainline
  • Table of creation
  • From kitchen table to altar table
  • Seeking hospitality at new tables
  • The congregation - a table for mission
  • Mission table leadership
  • Setting Mission tables
  • Restoring the broken table 


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