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Category: Book
Author: Robert Schnase
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Studio: Abingdon Press
Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
Label: Abingdon Press
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 0687645409
Dewey Decimal Number: 250
EAN: 9780687645404
ASIN: 0687645409
Publication Date: May 2007
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Schnase contends that sucessful congregations often have certain characteristics in common. These fundamental practices demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness. They also help churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the tranformation of the world.
The five practices of fruitful congregations:
-Radical Hospitality
-Passionate Worship
-Intentional Faith Development
-Risk-Taking Mission and Service
-Estravagant Generosity
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 CPR for Stagnant congregations; or Caffeine for the already strong! November 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Author Robert Schnase offers one compelling perspective of "best practices" in congregational settings.
The five best practices (my terminology, not Schnase's) are:
*Radical hospitality
*Passionate worship
*Intentional faith development
*Risk-taking mission and service
*Extravagant generosity
Not a cookbook, but an effective blueprint for how churches can grow and thrive. This was the reading for a small 5-week study group I joined at church and it made for terrific discussion.
One problem might be if congregations take this book and turn it into an extensive checklist for congregational success. The idea is that these practices flow out of Christian love and faithfulness, not that this is a template for every church to ape; that at least is my perspective on "Five Practices." This, however, is no criticism of Schnase but rather how some churches might take and try to use the book.
To get some great ideas on applying CPR to stagnant congregations - or to take a strong congregation to "the next level" - I'd highly recommend "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations,"
 A must for all new church members October 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this for an adult Sunday School class, and we all like it so much that we are thinking about making it part of our new member orientation.
It is an outstanding book, along with the prayer book, to get folks out of the pews and doing God's work in the community.
Possibilities August 13, 2008
This book contains information on how churches can enliven their missions by making improvements in five areas. Since these five areas are discussed by other writers in mission improvement, I have reason to believe this book presents a plan that is worthwhile to attempt. We have just received the kit and are reviewing this to see how it can be coordinated with other educational programs and equipping efforts that we are implementing. Probably what a prospective buyer really wants to know is: "Does this work?" I cannot answer that yet, but it sounds like it is worth trying the program. I would suggest buying this book before buying the kit, so that you have an overview of the whole program, anyway.
Good for your church ... and your business June 9, 2008
The five practices apply to your congregation, but they also apply without much difficulty to most businesses. This is a great good book ... written well with valuable specific examples. Pick it up! Books like this don't come along that often.
Thought Provoking and Insightful May 21, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is very insightful and gives a lot of food for thought. I highly recommend it for anyone who is seeking a deeper, more obedient relationship with Christ for themselves and their church.
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