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The Church of Tomorrow

Being a Christ Centred People in a Changing World

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The Church of Tomorrow

By: John McGinley
Narrated by: Neil Gardener
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What if what we are witnessing is not the decline of the Church but it's rebirth?

The rates of decline in church attendance and the ticking demographic timebomb show that business as usual will lead to extinction. But out of these ashes there are countless reasons to hope. Signs and stories emerging from worshipping communities the world over can give us renewed confidence that, as always, God is doing a ‘new-old’ thing.

The Church that is emerging amid times of uncertainty is growing, alive and demonstrating the qualities of the early church recorded in the New Testament, one that is more diverse, more spirit-filled, more confident in the Gospel, calling, equipping and sending people to make disciples in all nations.

Written for ordained and lay leaders at all levels, this book will help you navigate these changing times in light of the immovable knowledge that God is always on the move.

©2023 John McGinley (P)2023 SPCK Publishing
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As the age of Christendom closes, John McGinley doesn't believe that further decline and cultural irrelevance are inevitable. Instead, he anticipates a new reformation, urging followers of Jesus and church leaders to recover a fresh vision of church. Laced with helpful quotes, all eight chapters of The Church of Tomorrow describe a key mark of the future Church, with each ending with a powerful "personal response". This is a timely and prophetic book, and should be read by all concerned not just that God's future Church has a mission, but also that God's future mission has a Church. (Revd Dr Matthew Porter, author and vicar of St Michael le Belfrey Church, York)
Are you ready for change? We have entered a new era and how we "do" church needs a radical overhaul if we are to see the nations transformed by the power of God. John writes in a way that equips the Church to "be" the Church through understanding the shifts that are happening and then challenging us to respond in a faithfilled, uncompromising way. I believe if we can take this to heart and get to our knees, we could be part of seeing a great global harvest in our lifetime. (Anne Calver, author and overseer of Unleashed Church)
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Refreshing to hear of God’s work weaving it’s way from the past and into the future. A look at our history and the relevance of putting down old ways and embracing change. This book shows differences and innovation can be celebrated if they are rooted in God’s goodness and teachings.

An exciting look at the future

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Challenges to help others to follow Christ and ways we can start to do it.

The Church of Today

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This work or, perhaps a series of works is well placed to be remembered as part of the spearhead which finally breaks apart the traditions that stand between the harvest field and promises of Jesus.

Groundbreaking

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I liked it all. So much truth condensed so well. I think it can all be read multiple times

Amazing book on the future church

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Thought provoking, but more importantly, action inspiring! Well written and read. Highly recommended for both active followers of Christianity and those yet to find the path.

Uplifting and inspirational message

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