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    Being Church, Doing Life: Creating Gospel Communities Where Life Happens

    By Michael Moynagh

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    Christians worldwide are learning new ways to connect their faith to everyday life. Gospel communities are popping up everywhere; in cafes, gyms, tattoo parlours, laundromats. This movement, called Fresh Expressions, is attracting thousands and growing rapidly. With over 120 real-life examples, Michael Moynagh describes easy ways for ordinary Christians to embrace this highly effective approach to local mission. Anyone can do it!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMonarch Books
    Release dateJun 20, 2014
    ISBN9780857214942
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    Being Church, Doing Life: Creating Gospel Communities Where Life Happens
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    Michael Moynagh

    Dr Michael Moynagh is an Anglican priest, and coordinator of The Tomorrow Project, which advises governments and businesses on future trends. He is a member of the national Fresh Expressions Team and author of several books including Changing World, Changing Church.

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      If you had asked me a few months ago for my opinion regarding "fresh expressions of church," I think I would have looked quizzically at you and then said that I wasn't sure what you meant but couldn't imagine it was something of which I would be in favor. That was before reading Being Church, Doing Life: Creating Gospel Communities Where Life Happens by Michael Moynagh. With over 120 examples from Britain and North America, the book describes how ordinary Christians can start and grow these gospel communities in their everyday lives. In his foreword, Alan Hirsch says, "these new expressions of church must surely be considered our best chance for a renewed impact of the Gospel in the West." Moynagh's approach to "contextual church" is simple but transformative:Ask another Christian (or more!)Begin jointly to serve people around youCreate community with themDiscuss stories about JesusExplore following Him togetherIn case you hadn't noticed from what I've said above, I've become a fan of the idea. :-) Woven throughout the 120+ inspiring examples, the book explains why Christians should start gospel communities and how to get started. This is an important book for all Christians to read. While there is much in the book for those in church leadership, the book is written for you and me. I found the book interesting, inspiring, and very easy to read.I encourage you to read this book today! Perhaps it will inspire you to start a gospel community where your life happens!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this audiobook free from Kregel Publications as part of their Being Church, Doing Life Blog Tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing these things in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."