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Over the Past few decades mainline Protestant congregations have
not easily embraced the notion of spirituality. As much as any
aspect of church life, spirituality has been misunderstood,
misused, and resisted by both clergy and laity. Yet times are
changing. Today many people feel a deep spiritual hunger and are
out looking for fulfillment in a wide variety of settings. In this
new context, mainline congregations need to awaken to the presence
of the Spirit in their midst and equip leaders to nurture both the
personal and corporate spirituality of their congregations. Beyond
the Ordinary is explicitly written to help church leaders who have
had no formal training in spiritual formation. Drawing from years
of experience teaching Christian spirituality, Ben Campbell Johnson
and Andrew Dreitcer explore the spiritual dimensions of leadership,
looking in depth at the meaning of spirituality as it relates to
the tasks of ministry. This friendly, inspiring book will enable
readers to erase the negative stereotypes of spirituality and
develop vital models and practices for the church today. The book
introduces a faithful understanding and practice of the spiritual
life to those who have not yet dipped into the well that is
Christian spirituality. For those who have already tasted this
water and still thirst, it offers a way to dip even more deeply.
Chapters discuss the issues surrounding a meaningful spirituality
for our changing times, the importance of holding prayer and
mission in tension, and the crucial role of Scripture in the
formation of our lives. The authors also underscore the importance
of vision, myth, and discernment in the spiritual life of the
church. And they discuss the power of spiritual practices like
discernment and visioning for enhancing the spirituality of
congregations and helping them become agents of social
transformation. Intended for personal and group use by pastors,
elders, other church leaders, and those preparing for service in
the church, the book includes questions for reflection and
discussion as well as journaling exercises to encourage learning
and growth.
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