
Scattering Seeds
Cultivating Church Vitality
Stephen Chapin Garner(Author)
Jerry Thornell(Co-Author)
Alban Institute, Inc (Publisher)
Published on 27. January 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
190 pages
978-1-56699-422-4 (ISBN)
Description
In Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality, Stephen Chapin Garner and Jerry Thornell share the story of their home congregation, the United Church of Christ in Norwell, MA. This average congregation has approached congregational life in a not-so-average way. Each congregant is seen as a minister, bringing the good news of Christ to the community; the church has moved away from boards and committees, instead utilizing the people to form ministry teams; and they have revitalized the way they approach and practice worship and education. Garner and Thornell don't claim to have the secret to church growth and vitality, but in sharing the story of their simple church in New England, they give hope and innovative ideas to congregations in regions all over the country.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bethesda, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56699-422-4 (9781566994224)
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01/2010
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Persons
Stephen Chapin Garner is the senior minister of The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, Connecticut. Chapin has taught preaching at Boston University School of Theology and General Theological Seminary, and leads the Raymond Fellowship Preaching Program. His books include Getting Into Character: The Art of First Person Narrative Preaching; Lost in the Middle? Claiming an Inclusive Faith for Christians Who are Both Liberal and Evangelical; Found in the Middle! Theology and Ethics for Christians Who are Both Liberal and Evangelical; Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality; and As the Spirit Moves.