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The Weak Church
Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community
The Weak Church
Becoming an Imperfectly Perfect Community
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Description
Within the heart of the modern church, a quiet crisis brews: the steady decline in church attendance-a trend acutely visible among the Gen Z cohort, who holds a deep-seated yearning for authentic connection and an aspiration to thrive within a transparent community. Enter the world of The Weak Church-a groundbreaking narrative that shuns the conventional pursuit of mega-sized congregations and toxic masculinity, inviting instead a resurgence of vibrant, genuine communities through a ministry philosophy of weakness. The essence of this book reaches far beyond the realm of numerical growth. It is grounded by a singular objective-to unravel the threads connecting our culture's obsession with strength, while arming church leaders with a radical philosophy of weakness. This philosophy holds the profound potential to redefine every facet of the church. As the pages unfold, you'll encounter the resounding proclamation, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9), echoing through the corridors of transformation.
Table of Contents
1. The Silent Crisis: Our Obsession with Strength
2. Weakology: Theology of Weakness
The Eight Principles of a Weak Church
3. Why Emotional Health Matters in a Weak Church
4. Soulmates. Becoming Fully Known
5. Incarnational Preaching
6. Vulnerability in Small Group
7. Life on Life Leadership Development
8. Deep Compassion for Serving the Poor and Oppressed
9. Unwavering Commitment for Racial Justice
10. Creating and Maintaining a Vulnerable Church Staff Culture
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Product details
| Published | 07 Aug 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 184 |
| ISBN | 9781538199695 |
| Imprint | T&T Clark |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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