Description
It is easy to assume that if we understand the gospel and preach it faithfully, our ministry will necessarily be shaped by it--but this is not true. Many churches claim to be gospel-centered but do not have a ministry that is shaped by, centered on, and empowered through the gospel. The implications of the gospel have not yet worked their way into the fabric of how that church does ministry.
Gospel-centered ministry is more theologically driven than program driven. To pursue it, we must spend time reflecting on the essence, the truths, and the very patterns of the gospel itself. The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely--a third way of relating to God through grace. In Shaped by the Gospel, bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller addresses several current discussion and conflicts about the nature of the gospel and shows how faithful preaching of the gospel leads to individual and corporate renewal.
This new edition contains the first section of Center Church in an easy-to-read format with new reflections and additional essays from Timothy Keller and several other contributors.
Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 03/15/2016
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780310520597
ISBN10: 0310520592
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
- Religion | Christian Church | Growth
- Religion | Christian Living | Leadership & Mentoring