Mission -Shaped Questions
Defining issues for today's Church'If we are to grow and mature as a mixed economy Church, there are hard questionsto be asked and answered.We need first-class thinking to back up and support all that is happening at local level. I hope this collection will get the attention it richly deserves.' Archbishop Rowan Williams
In 2004 'Mission shaped Church' presented a challenge to church leaders. Now Mission-shaped Questions, in which CMS General Secretary The Revd Canon Tim Dakin has contributed 'What is at the heart of a global perspective on the church?' ,addresses the big theological and practical issues that have arisen as ministers and leaders have sought to apply its lessons.
Mission-shaped Questions tackles questions such as: -What exactly is church?
-What is the role of sacrimental ministry in fresh expressions?
-What sort of theological and scriptural justification is there for a mixed economy church?
-Can we develop churches that can transform culture?
-What sort of questions does a Catholic approach to the Church pose for fresh expressions?
-Can we be mission-shaped and kingdom focused too?
With contributions, that are both incisive and practical, this collection will influence the thinking and practice of the whole Church. Church leaders and ministers at all levels will benefit from the rich insights in this timely volume.