{"product_id":"9781514000687_freeing-congregational-mission","title":"Freeing Congregational Mission","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere is a deepening crisis in mission as practiced by North American congregations. \u003c\/b\u003e Many mission activities are more effective at satisfying church members than making a lasting difference, producing what's too often consumer-oriented \"selfie mission.\" Too much effort is based on colonial-era assumptions of mission launched from a position of power. These practices are not just ineffective--they deviate from mission in the way of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHunter Farrell and Bala Khyllep want to help free congregational mission from harmful cultural forces so churches can better partner with God's work in the world. They invite leaders to lay the foundation for more faithful and effective missions with three core elements: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Christ-centered theology of mission rooted in \u003ci\u003ecompanionship\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean appetite and competence to engage across differences with \u003ci\u003ecultural humility\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einsights and strategies to accompany local and global neighbors in \u003ci\u003eco-development\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarrell and Khyllep deliver key takeaways from the latest mission research, inspiring examples from innovative congregations, and a set of step-by-step tools for churches to discern and implement sound practices that willwork for them. The local church community is well-positioned to build a spreading circle of relationships centered in Jesus Christ. With this book, congregations of every Christian tradition will find practical help to direct their resources in truly life-giving ways as they seek the mission of God.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B Hunter Farrell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699211481137,"sku":"9781514000687","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781514000687.jpg?v=1780471147","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781514000687_freeing-congregational-mission","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}