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A historical account of how leading evangelicals in the late
nineteenth century fused a passion for evangelism with social
service, cultural engagement and political activism.
Building on an understanding of the local congregation as the
primary location of mission, 'As a fire by burning ...' seeks to
explore the relationship between the day-to-day life of local
churches and contemporary thinking about mission. Drawing on the
first-hand experience of those engaged in mission in a wide variety
of different contexts in contemporary Britain, the component parts
of church life are explored. What is the relationship between
worship and mission? If mission is more than just evangelism, and
disciple making is a life-long task, how can this be sustained over
the long term? Much has been made of collaborative partnerships in
delivering mission objectives, but what are their theological and
practical implications for non-Christian civic and voluntary
bodies? A number of these rarely addressed themes are explored,
revealing critical issues that are rarely addressed, but that can
have significant implications if neglected or misunderstood. Rather
than relying on a 'one size fits all', off-the-shelf approach to
mission, 'As a fire by burning ...' encourages a level of
engagement with context, Scripture, prayer and theology that will
help to empower a local congregation to discern and shape its own
missional life.
Endorsements: "Preaching at its best is 'truth on fire.' The real
quality of this book is that it has been created from the author's
own experience of the local pastorate and is concerned with
practical insights and realities. I warmly recommend it." --David
Coffey, Moderator of the Free Churches and General Secretary of the
Baptist Union "For some, the phrase 'finding the plot' suggests a
stroll through a graveyard, which is much like their view of
preaching. But Roger Standing uses the phrase to describe narrative
preaching, an approach that helps preachers accomplish their
essential task: to raise the dead." --Marshall Shelley, Vice
President, Christianity Today International and editor of
Leadership "This book, from a seasoned practitioner and an able
thinker, will provide the signposts required by many either for
transforming their preaching style in mid-career, or for setting
off on the right foot." --Nigel G. Wright, Principal of Spurgeon's
College, London "Roger Standing breezily shares his enthusiasm for
narrative preaching. He combines theory about narrative and its
cultural relevance with practical advice and preaching examples. A
helpful stimulus to any preacher to branch out into narrative
preaching." --Michael Quicke, Charles Koller Professor of Preaching
and Communications Author Biography: Roger Standing is the Deputy
Principal of Spurgeon's College in London, England, where he
teaches Mission, Evangelism and Pioneer Ministry. His other
publications include Preaching for the Unchurched in an
Entertainment Culture and Re-Emerging Church: strategies for
reaching a returning generation.
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