Insider Church

Insider Church
Author: S. T. Antonio
Publisher: William Carey Publishing
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 164508275X

Insider Movements = Church-planting Movements? In the last few decades, the Church has witnessed a growing harvest of Muslim-background believers coming to Christ. However, a divide remains over whether the “insider” paradigm contributes to the flourishing and multiplication of healthy, biblical churches among Muslims. S. T. Antonio advances this conversation beyond the old arguments through a fresh analysis of the insider paradigm by asking the question, What is church? Starting with the identity-shaping narrative of the people of God, Antonio digs deep into the nature of biblical ekklesia from multiple angles—local and universal, visible and invisible, the classical "marks" of the church, and missional identity. Combining a robust, biblical vision with a nuanced contextualization framework, and informed by firsthand ministry among Muslims, Antonio uncovers the roots and contours of the ecclesial vision of the insider paradigm. Insider Church provides an innovative diagnosis of a paradigm that has been surrounded by controversy, challenging it with constructive analysis for multiplying biblical churches among Muslims. This integrative study draws together biblical, theological, and missiological scholarship in service of Christ’s mission. Insider Church helps guide mission practitioners, leaders, and students toward a wise assessment of insider movements and a vision for church multiplication that is both fruitful and faithful to the Lord of the harvest.

The Insider

The Insider
Author: Mike Shamy
Publisher: Tyndale House
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2014-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 161521433X

Evangelism is not just for the gifted few; it’s for all of us. In The Insider, Navigator authors Jim Petersen and Mike Shamy will give you the awareness and skills needed to share your faith and deepen your outreach to others.

Understanding Insider Movements

Understanding Insider Movements
Author: Harley Talman
Publisher: William Carey Publishing
Total Pages: 798
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0878089934

For the first time in history, large numbers of people from the world’s major non-Christian religions are following Jesus as Lord. Surprisingly for many Western Christians, they are choosing to do so within the religious communities of their birth and outside of institutional Christianity. How does this work, and how should we respond to these movements? This long-awaited anthology brings together some of the best writings on the topic of insider movements. Diverse voices explore this phenomenon from the perspectives of Scripture, history, theology, missiology, and the experience and identity of insider believers. Those who are unfamiliar with the subject will find this book a crucial guide to a complex conversation. Students and instructors of mission will find it useful as a reader and reference volume. Field workers and agencies will discover in these chapters welcome starting points for dialogue and clearer communication. The first book to provide a comprehensive survey of the topic of insider movements, Understanding Insider Movements is an indispensable companion for those who want to glimpse the creative, unexpected, boundary-crossing ways God is at work among the peoples of the world in their diverse religious communities.

Insider Church

Insider Church
Author: S T Antonio
Publisher: William Carey Publishing
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2020-11-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781645082729

S. T. Antonio advances this conversation beyond the old arguments through a fresh analysis of the insider paradigm by asking the question, What is church?

Insider Jesus

Insider Jesus
Author: William A. Dyrness
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2016-10-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830873163

Missiologists today are considering the significance of insider movements, followers of Jesus who are emerging from within Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and other cultural contexts. Are these authentic expressions of Christian faith? If so, how should we understand them? William Dyrness brings a rare blend of cultural and theological engagement to his reflections on this important phenomenon.

Once an Insider, Now Without a Church Home

Once an Insider, Now Without a Church Home
Author: Amanda Farmer
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781726710916

This is the story of one couple's faith crisis after realizing the church they have spent 25 years serving as leaders in has made subtle but profound changes over the years. It is their journey from being trusting followers of Jesus to questioning everything about their faith. Who is really following the Bible? Who is really interpreting the Bible correctly? This is a personal memoir that follows the changes in the American Evangelical Church as it becomes more popular to embrace Calvinism, Authoritarianism, Complementarianism, and Covenants and the effect this can have on one's faith. The story illustrates the pain of going from being an accepted member of a church - from being on the inside - to realizing that the leadership desires that you leave the fellowship.

Church Planting Movements

Church Planting Movements
Author: V. David Garrison
Publisher: WIGTake Resources
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2007
Genre: Christianity and other religions
ISBN: 9780974756202

David Garrison, PhD University of Chicago, defines Church Planting Movements as rapidly multiplying indigenous churches planting churches that sweep across a people group or population segment. Garrison's Church Planting Movements: How God Is Redeeming a Lost World signaled a breakthrough in missionary church planting. After the publication of Garrison's book in 2004 it became impossible to talk about missions without referencing Church Planting Movements. Church Planting Movements examines more than two-dozen movements of multiplying churches on five continents. After presenting these case studies, Garrison identifies ten universal elements present in each movement. He then broadens the circle of examination to identify a further ten common characteristics, factors identified in most, but not all, of the movements. He concludes his examination with a list of "Seven Deadly Sins," i.e. harmful practices that stifle or impede Church Planting Movements. Important for evangelical readers, the author returns to his findings to see how they stand up to the light of Scripture. What he discovers is that Church Planting Movements are much more consistent with the New Testament lay-led house-church movements that swept rapidly through the Mediterranean world in the face of hostile opposition than today's more sedentary professional institutionalized Christianity. Learn more about Church Planting Movements from the book's website: www.ChurchPlantingMovements.com.

Behind the Screen

Behind the Screen
Author: Spencer Lewerenz
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2005-11-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1585582719

When it comes to Hollywood, Christians too quickly wash their hands of popular culture and leave this immensely influential media to unbelievers. In truth, the industry is listening. There is a church in Hollywood, but too often their work is unrecognized. Behind the Screen offers a glimpse of Hollywood insiders who, through their jobs on movie sets, behind TV shows, and in radio broadcasts, work together to give glory to God. With contributions from the writers and producers of such productions as Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever, That '70s Show, and others, believers everywhere are encouraged to join with the church in Hollywood and do their part in closing the gap between Christianity and culture.

Church Myths: An insider's exposé of church exploitations!

Church Myths: An insider's exposé of church exploitations!
Author: Francis Terrene
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2014-04-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0991925939

First there was Richard Dawkins's God Delusion. Then came Christopher Hitchens's God Is Not Great. Now comes Francis Terrene's Church Myths, a candid and hard-hitting exposé of the myths Christian churches used to manipulate people's mind. It's a must for believers to know the fickleness of their beliefs. And for atheists, to have a sound philosophical foundation for a secular worldview. Take it from someone coming from the inner chamber of the church. Francis Terrene is a theologian-clergyman-an atheist itching for the right time to be free from his holy garb. He holds a PhD in Theology, aside from other graduate degrees in religion and philosophy. His previous Christian books were highly commended by leading theologians and church leaders. The name is a pen name. You're welcome to visit his website at: www.FrancisTerrene.com

Insider Church

Insider Church
Author: S. T. Antonio
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Christianity and other religions
ISBN: 9781645082736

In the last few decades, the Church has witnessed a growing harvest of Muslim-background believers coming to Christ. However, a divide remains over whether the "insider" paradigm contributes to the flourishing and multiplication of healthy, biblical churches among Muslims. S.T. Antonio advances this conversation beyond the old arguments through a fresh analysis of the insider paradigm by asking the question, What is church? Starting with the identity-shaping narrative of the people of God, Antonio digs deep into the nature of biblical ekklesia from multiple angles--local and universal, visible and invisible, the classical "marks" of the church, and missional identity. Combining a robust, biblical vision with a nuanced contextualization framework, and informed by firsthand ministry among Muslims, Antonio uncovers the roots and contours of the ecclesial vision of the insider paradigm. Insider Church provides an innovative diagnosis of a paradigm that has been surrounded by controversy, challenging it with constructive analysis for multiplying biblical churches among Muslims. This integrative study draws together biblical, theological, and missiological scholarship in service of Christ's mission. Insider Church helps guide mission practitioners, leaders, and students toward a wise assessment of insider movements and a vision for church multiplication that is both fruitful and faithful to the Lord of the harvest