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Overflow : Learning from the Inspirational Resource Church of Antioch in the Book of Acts, Paperback / softback Book

Overflow : Learning from the Inspirational Resource Church of Antioch in the Book of Acts Paperback / softback

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Overflow finds a clear biblical example of a resource church described in Acts at Antioch, and provides suggestions of lessons we can learn from that church today. Can local churches transform regions? The church described in Acts provides a clear biblical example of a resource church that overflows with the presence and power of God into their region with all the resources God gives. By demonstrating the characteristics, structures and strategies that any community of Christ-followers desiring to reach out beyond themselves can adopt, Matthew Porter shows how we can learn to give away what God gives and be encouraged to make steps to become a church that overflows with the good news of Christ. Overflow is for anyone who wants to see their church have an overflowing impact on their surroundings and who wants to play a part, however big or small, in seeing churches renewed and society transformed. Content Benefits: Birthed out of The Belfrey's call in York to overflow with the presence and power of God into their locality and region with all the resources God gives, Matthew Porter shares stories of what they have been learning and how this may help your church to reach out in mission and see many come to Christ. Explores the role of a resource church - local churches which exist to influence their region by growing and planting on a regular basis Brings theological, biblical and practical perspectives to the new initiative of resource churches which is growing particularly in the Church of England Uncovers the biblical example of resource churches in Antioch, in the book of Acts Provides practical lessons for the church today to become more missional Describes characteristics, structures and strategies that any church community can adopt Questions are included at the end of each chapter, with some for individual application and some to help start activating gifts in others Discover the God of overflow, who invites us to give away what he gives and be encouraged to make steps to become a church of overflow, spilling out with the good news of Christ Explores the 5-fold ministry model: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers Ideal for church leaders, evangelists and church planters in any denomination Suitable for anyone in church with a heart for evangelism Pages - 272 Binding - Paperback Publisher - Authentic Media

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