The church as we know it is calibrated for a world that no longer exists. It needs to recalibrate in order to address the questions that animate today's congregants. Leading congregational researcher Scott Cormode explores the role of Christian practices in recalibrating the church for the twenty-first century, offering church leaders innovative ways to express the never-changing gospel to their ever-changing congregations. The book has been road-tested with over one hundred churches through the Fuller Youth Institute and includes five questions that guide Christian leaders who wish to innovate.

We have entered the 21st century and the Church of Jesus Christ is facing new realities and new challenges in this millennium. The Church will have to negotiate and overcome these realities and challenges to be able to greatly advance the Kingdom of God on earth. Our society, technology, communication and information systems have taken a drastic turn. The Body of Christ cannot hope to conspicuously affect our modern society with obsolete methods and dynamics. It is imperative for the Church to innovate. This anointed and appointed work will address certain areas of optimisation and innovation vitally needed by the Church of Jesus Christ to kingdomize the earth. Whether we want it or not, the kingdom of God will dominate the earth. The instrument that God will use to make the difference in this 21st Century is an innovative and optimized, sent out Church to kingdomize the earth. My question for you is, Will you be part of the innovative Church that will change the destiny of the 21st Century? Your determination to grasp and master these important keys in this literary work, will certainly upgrade your candidacy.

In a time when the need for and the relevance of the Gospel has seldom been greater, the relevance of the church has seldom been less. The Shaping of Things to Come explores why the church needs to rebuild itself from the bottom up. Frost and Hirsch present a clear understanding of how the church can change to face the unique challenges of the twenty-first century. This missional classic has been thoroughly revised and updated.

1st Century Expansion for 21st Century PunksChrist didn t give us a plan B. You ve probably seen what the apostles did with plan A. Impressive stuff. Why then is the 21st century church with all its size and gadgets so inept at reaching people? In a bold no-holds-barred approach, "Church Zero" challenges next-gen leaders to return to a New Testament model of church. "

A Creative Church: The Arts and a Century of Renewal

Perk your young adult ministry up with a highly caffeinated serving of practical ideas! A must-have for any young adult leader, this resource is bursting with fresh insights that are packed in bite-sized portions. You'll see young adults thriving, engaging with one another, and deepening their faith when you apply the creative concepts and simple strategies in this book. Jam-packed with creative concepts on subjects such as: Outreach and service projects, Relationships, Media & culture, Worship . . . and more! Reproducible included!