COMING IN JULY 2009! People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Intentional Faith Development Risk-Taking Mission and Service and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices now available in Spanishare critical to the success of congregations. Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health vitality and fruitfulness. By repeating and improving these practices churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Robert Schnase astutely weaves theological insight practical advice and exemplary stories into an inspiring book for pastors and laity alike. L. Gregory Jones Dean and Professor of Theology Duke Divinity School Robert Schnase s words are thoughtful provocative and challenging. Any congregation will find encouragement and insight to deepen faithfulness and multiply fruitfulness. Lovett H. Weems Jr. Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership Wesley Theological Seminary Stimulating. Challenging. Uniquely helpful. Bishop Schnase gives us powerful language rich examples and practical suggestions for fulfilling the mission God gives us. Janice Riggle Huie Bishop of the Texas Conference of The United Methodist ChurchRead the Circuit Rider Review of Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Kenneth H. Carter Jr. senior pastor at Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte NC. Las personas buscan iglesias con la forma y el sustento de la hospitalidad radical la adoracin apasionada el desarrollo intencional de la fe la misin y servicio arriesgados y la generosidad extravagante. Estas prcticas fundamentales son esenciales para el xito de las congregaciones. Su presencia y fortaleza son muestra de salud vitalidad y crecimiento de una congregacin. Por medio de la repeticin y mejora en la prctica de estas cualidades las iglesias llevarn a cabo su misin de hacer discpulos de Jesucristo para la transformacin del mundo.Esta obra excelente del Obispo Robert Schnase trasciende el contexto angloparlante y denominacional del Metodismo Unido. Los aportes de este libro bendicen iluminan y desafan a todas las comunidades de fe e iglesias hispanas en los Estados Unidos y tambin del continente latinoamericano y caribeo. Para aquellos lderes pastores pastoras y laicos que deseen herramientas poderosas para renovar y transformar sus iglesias la lectura del presente libro es obligada.Obispo Juan A. Vera MndezIglesia Metodista de Puerto RicoRobert Schnase resume en una manera clara y simple los aspectos prcticos ms importantes que pueden caracterizar a una iglesia fuerte vibrante y