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Shane Claiborne • The Irresistible Revolution, Updated and Expanded: Living as an Ordinary Radical
Jim continued, "I like orality because it helps me produce leaders. The number one thing I hear when I ask a person to lead a small group is I don't know enough.' Why? Because they have in mind that old model that says, I have to have all the answers.' But when I ask them, Can you tell a story and ask questions?' they say, Of course, I can do
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The Flourishing Pastor: Recovering the Lost Art of Shepherd Leadership (Made to Flourish Resources)
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But at this moment in the life of the Euro-tribal churches, we need to balance our primary posture of ecclesiocentrism and discern where the Spirit is calling us to go lightly and participate in the life of the neighborhood.
Alan J. Roxburgh • Joining God, Remaking Church, Changing the World
When we pay attention to practices, we are likely to notice the significance and beauty in small acts of grace and truth. We have a framework for talking about what is good and holy in our ordinary communities, and for seeing how we can strengthen places that might need it. While dealing with practical concerns, practices can also help move our
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