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Title: Decoding the Church: Mapping the DNA of Christ's Body by Howard A. Snyder, Daniel V. Runyon ISBN: 0-8010-9142-X Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: August, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Summary: Toward a Biblical Ecclesiology--Decoding the Church
Comment: Decoding the Church seeks to present a biblical ecclesiology that emphasizes the organic and biotic images rather than static or institutional images. Just as DNA determines what a living organism becomes when appropriately developed, the authors contend that the church has DNA or genetic predispositions for its identity and health. In addition to the historic descriptions of the church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic, this book seeks a broader perspective that reveals the "missing half" of the church's genetic code that the church is also diverse, charismatic, local, and prophetic.
Viewing the church as a complex organism, this book affirms small actions, interrelationships and structure, uniqueness, and "emergent structures." Emphasizing the church as organism in community, this book focuses on the DNA of church structure, the DNA of mission, and the DNA of public discipleship. To recover the dynamism of the New Testament Church, Scripture must be our primary source along with learning from the history of renewal movements and utilizing an ecological model that emphasizes interrelationship and interdependence. Christian mission emphasizing community, simplicity, and humanity must provide creative alternatives to the effects of globalization. The authors call for public discipleship built on love and grace and active in issues of economic justice, responsible earth-keeping, and prayer for governments and global concerns.
Decoding the Church is a valuable resource combining several themes from Snyder's earlier writings regarding church renewal, mission, church ecology, culture, and futurism. Readers may not agree with every insight or critique but should appreciate the rich combination of biblical and historical insight with cultural awareness and church life. The material is presented in a helpful format that provides insights, implications in principle and practice, the ongoing story of a fictitious though realistic Heartland Evangelical Church, and questions for group discussion and personal reflection. This book will be especially valuable for North American pastors, educators, and church leaders seeking a biblical ecclesiology giving primary attention to the biotic images of the church.
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Title: Global Good News : Mission in a New Context by Howard Snyder ISBN: 0687015863 Publisher: Abingdon Press Pub. Date: May, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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Title: The (Magic) Kingdom of God: Christianity and Global Culture Industries by Michael Budde, Michael L. Budde ISBN: 0813330769 Publisher: Westview Press Pub. Date: November, 1998 List Price(USD): $28.00 |
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Title: Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation by Volf Miroslav, Miroslav Volf ISBN: 0687002826 Publisher: Abingdon Press Pub. Date: November, 1996 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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Title: Transforming Culture: A Challenge for Christian Missions by Sherwood G. Lingenfelter ISBN: 0801021782 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Church on the Other Side, The by Brian D. McLaren ISBN: 0310252199 Publisher: Zondervan Pub. Date: 01 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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