Envisioning the Congregation Practicing the Gospel

<DIV>This accessible and instructive book is designed to equip lay leaders of Protestant churches to better envision and practice gospel-driven ministry and mission in contemporary society.<br><br>Seasoned pastor and practical theologian John Stewart presents and explains five biblically mandated foundational practices for being and nurturing the church: fellowship discipleship witness service and worship. Stewart argues that these five practices are normative indispensable and doable for congregations that seek to remain faithful to their risen Lord and he offers memorable achievable models of ways they are already being used in current mainline congregations.</DIV>