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A Way Forward for the Church By Justin Duckworth; Alan Jamieson
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Archbishop Justin Duckworth and sociologist senior pastor Alan Jamieson explore the necessary dynamic between traditional church structures and radical edge movements.
They propose a new conversation that integrates both, offering hope and renewal for the church in the West as it faces social and global crises.
Read this book to:
- Gain valuable perspectives on navigating the changing landscape of church life.
- Discover actionable strategies for fostering community and engagement within your church.
- Empower leaders with innovative ideas that promote resilience and adaptability.
- Learn how to cultivate a spirit of collaboration and understanding among your congregations
- Embrace a comprehensive framework for church revitalisation that addresses spiritual, relational, and organisational dimensions.
- Use the book as a catalyst for meaningful conversations in study groups and church meetings.
- Apply principles that are relevant in diverse church contexts and traditions.
Features
- Engaging Case Studies : Explore real-life examples of churches successfully implementing the authors’ strategies.
- Thought-Provoking Questions : Each chapter includes reflective questions to facilitate personal and group discussion.
- Practical Tools and Templates : Access resources designed to help churches implement the concepts discussed.
- Diverse Perspectives : Learn from the combined experiences of both authors, providing a well-rounded view of church challenges.
- Accessible Language : Written in clear, relatable language, making it suitable for a broad audience, from clergy to laypeople.
124pp softcover
6" x 9"
ISBN 9781991027764
Philip Garside Publishing Ltd (2024)
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In-tensional: A Way Forward for the Church offers a bold and prophetic vision for revitalising the church in the West, where traditional expressions of faith and cutting-edge mission initiatives come together in dynamic tension.
Written by Archbishop Justin Duckworth and sociologist senior pastor Alan Jamieson, both veteran leaders in Christian ministry, this book calls for an in-tensional conversation between “centre-church" leaders and “edge" missional pioneers.
Recognising that the church faces unprecedented global challenges – from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change and cultural upheavals – the authors provide practical insights, rooted in decades of experience, on how the church can reshape for a hopeful future.
This is not just another book about church decline or a nostalgic call for church restoration.
Instead, Duckworth and Jamieson guide readers through an innovative dialogue that acknowledges the strengths of both established church structures and missional communities at the margins.
The book invites church leaders, innovators, and passionate followers of Jesus to engage deeply with each other, fostering new ways of living the gospel for today’s world.
Whether you’re leading a congregation or involved in community mission work, In-tensional offers vital perspectives and practical strategies for navigating the future of faith.
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• • • Review by Neil Darragh in
Tui Motu InterIslands December 2024
“Justin Duckworth is the Archbishop Tikanga Pākehā of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia. He is co-founder of Urban Vision, a movement of local residential intentional communities. Alan Jamieson has been an Aotearoa New Zealand pastor for 30 years. He is also a sociologist who has researched faith development and church growth in New Zealand over several decades.
Duckworth and Jamieson’s analysis of the condition of the church in New Zealand today uses a helpful distinction between “church-centre" and “edge-church" as equally important components of “church". The centre church is generally an establi