The apostolic imagination and practice for the 21st century church Hirsch, Alan 1959 October 24- creator Catchim, Tim. Breen, Mike Revd text cau San Francisco Jossey-Bass c2012 2012 1st ed. monographic eng

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xxxix, 326 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. "A new brand of apostolic ministry for today's world The Permanent Revolution is a work of theological re-imagination and re-construction that draws from biblical studies, theology, organizational theory, leadership studies, and key social sciences. The book elaborates on the apostolic role rooted in the five-fold ministry from Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teacher), and its significance for the missional movement. It explores how the apostolic ministry facilitates ongoing renewal in the life of the church and focuses on leadership in relation to missional innovation and entrepreneurship.The authors examine the nature of organization as reframed through the lens of apostolic ministry. Shows how to view the world through a biblical perspective and continue the "permanent revolution" that Jesus started Outlines the essential characteristics of apostolic movement and how to restructure the church and ministry to be more consistent with them Alan Hirsch is a leading voice in the missional movement of the Christian West This groundbreaking book integrates theology, sociology, and leadership to further define the apostolic movement"--Provided by publisher. Alan Hirsch and Tim Catchim ; foreword by Darrell L. Guder ; with contributions from Mike Breen. "A leadership network publication." Includes index. Church development, New Mission of the church Missional church movement BV652.24 .H57 2012 262.001/7 REL074000 9780470907740 (hardback) 0470907746 (hardback) 2011039901 http://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/jimages/9780470907740.jpg http://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/jimages/9780470907740.jpg DLC 110929 20210107175137.0 16982688