Under One Steeple by Lorraine Cleaves Anderson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Under One Steeple by Lorraine Cleaves Anderson, Anthony C. Pappas Description: Remember the era when people loved living in Christian community? So why not bring that way of life to a ""community of churches"" in which longtime members of cavernous, cathedral-type buildings open their lives and belongings to homeless churches? For decades now, God has been bringing revival to the US through immigrant church startups exploding with fearless vigor while many of our once stalwart churches continue to coddle a handful of folks each Sunday. Why not ""stand on the table"" and see God at work from a different vantage point? Some congregations own huge structures, others need space, we all need each other, and we can learn to share, kindergarten-style, first our passion for Jesus and his agenda, and secondly our stuff—holding the former tenderly, the latter loosely. Its all Gods anyway, and will crumble without being used, so lets share it all gladly while we can! By concentrating on placing peoples hands in the hand of Jesus, we can create a community of churches under one steeple, then under another steeple, then another, unlocking every room and every heart! Endorsements: ""Under One Steeple is a subtle book . . . Anderson beguiles with humor, real-life anecdotes, and look-over-my-shoulder stories of congregational life. A message of welcoming the stranger, incarnating loving and honest relationships, sharing ones possessions, relinquishing control, and seeing Christ in the least of these, my siblings! The spiritual lessons identified in this volume may just be the key to faithful behavior in Western society in the twenty-first century!"" -Anthony G. Pappas Executive Minister The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts ""The stories are so real, and the nuggets of wisdom here and there by the author are so down-to-earth—and, above all, biblical. In a time when the stranger needs to be welcome in our nation, this excellent and different book challenges us all to radical hospitality. Its paradigm par excellence is the hospiradical incarnation of Jesus. Read this book, ponder its teaching wisdom, and then open your church doors to be blessed."" -Eldin VillafaÃ±e Professor of Christian Social Ethics Founding Director of the Center for Urban Ministerial Education Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""Under One Steeple is must-reading for any church sharing or planning to share space with another church or churches . . . Anderson, drawing on twenty years of experience in what she calls hospiradicality (Christs radical hospitality), helps readers adopt a positive attitude toward sharing, while giving much practical advice. Under One Steeple is written in a conversational and devotional style that stretches our tolerance of others for the sake of Christs love."" -AÃda BesanÃ§on Spencer Professor of New Testament Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""Lorraine Anderson brings the same openness and welcoming spirit to her book as she does to the groups that come inquiring about space at International Community Church. She brings an honest counting the cost thoroughness to the challenge of shared space, with carefully thought-out forms and covenants at the back of the book, and yet a new vocabulary for working together . . . I heartily recommend [this book]!"" -Judy Hall Assistant to the President Emmanuel Gospel Center Boston, Massachusetts ""Lorraine Anderson as much as any pastor I know in Boston has demonstrated not only unending generosity in sharing church space with other congregations and Christian ministries over many years, but she has also constantly demonstrated the skills and attentiveness required for ongoing, everybody-benefits kind of ways. Read this book—its a must-read for all who believe God wants us to share the facilities he gives us."" -Ralph Kee Founder Greater Boston Church Planting Collaborative About the Contributor(s): Lorraine Cleaves Anderson (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is Senior Pastor of International Community Chur FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Remember the era when people loved living in Christian community? So why not bring that way of life to a "community of churches" in which longtime members of cavernous, cathedral-type buildings open their lives and belongings to homeless churches? For decades now, God has been bringing revival to the US through immigrant church startups exploding with fearless vigor while many of our once stalwart churches continue to coddle a handful of folks each Sunday. Why not "stand on the table" and see God at work from a different vantage point? Some congregations own huge structures, others need space, we all need each other, and we can learn to share, kindergarten-style, first our passion for Jesus and his agenda, and secondly our stuff--holding the former tenderly, the latter loosely. Its all Gods anyway, and will crumble without being used, so lets share it all gladly while we can! By concentrating on placing peoples hands in the hand of Jesus, we can create a community of churches under one steeple, then under another steeple, then another, unlocking every room and every heart! Author Biography Lorraine Cleaves Anderson (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is Senior Pastor of International Community Church (American Baptist) in Boston, where, for nearly fifteen years, numerous churches and organizations have joined ICCs Christian community of churches. Review ""Under One Steeple is a subtle book . . . Anderson beguiles with humor, real-life anecdotes, and look-over-my-shoulder stories of congregational life. A message of welcoming the stranger, incarnating loving and honest relationships, sharing ones possessions, relinquishing control, and seeing Christ in the least of these, my siblings! The spiritual lessons identified in this volume may just be the key to faithful behavior in Western society in the twenty-first century!"" -Anthony G. Pappas Executive Minister The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts ""The stories are so real, and the nuggets of wisdom here and there by the author are so down-to-earth--and, above all, biblical. In a time when the stranger needs to be welcome in our nation, this excellent and different book challenges us all to radical hospitality. Its paradigm par excellence is the hospiradical incarnation of Jesus. Read this book, ponder its teaching wisdom, and then open your church doors to be blessed."" -Eldin Villafañe Professor of Christian Social Ethics Founding Director of the Center for Urban Ministerial Education Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""Under One Steeple is must-reading for any church sharing or planning to share space with another church or churches . . . Anderson, drawing on twenty years of experience in what she calls hospiradicality (Christs radical hospitality), helps readers adopt a positive attitude toward sharing, while giving much practical advice. Under One Steeple is written in a conversational and devotional style that stretches our tolerance of others for the sake of Christs love."" -Aída Besançon Spencer Professor of New Testament Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""Lorraine Anderson brings the same openness and welcoming spirit to her book as she does to the groups that come inquiring about space at International Community Church. She brings an honest counting the cost thoroughness to the challenge of shared space, with carefully thought-out forms and covenants at the back of the book, and yet a new vocabulary for working together . . . I heartily recommend [this book]!"" -Judy Hall Assistant to the President Emmanuel Gospel Center Boston, Massachusetts ""Lorraine Anderson as much as any pastor I know in Boston has demonstrated not only unending generosity in sharing church space with other congregations and Christian ministries over many years, but she has also constantly demonstrated the skills and attentiveness required for ongoing, everybody-benefits kind of ways. Read this book--its a must-read for all who believe God wants us to share the facilities he gives us."" -Ralph Kee Founder Greater Boston Church Planting Collaborative Long Description Description: Remember the era when people loved living in Christian community? So why not bring that way of life to a ""community of churches"" in which longtime members of cavernous, cathedral-type buildings open their lives and belongings to homeless churches? For decades now, God has been bringing revival to the US through immigrant church startups exploding with fearless vigor while many of our once stalwart churches continue to coddle a handful of folks each Sunday. Why not ""stand on the table"" and see God at work from a different vantage point? Some congregations own huge structures, others need space, we all need each other, and we can learn to share, kindergarten-style, first our passion for Jesus and his agenda, and secondly our stuff--holding the former tenderly, the latter loosely. Its all Gods anyway, and will crumble without being used, so lets share it all gladly while we can! By concentrating on placing peoples hands in the hand of Jesus, we can create a community of churches under one steeple, then under another steeple, then another, unlocking every room and every heart! Endorsements: ""Under One Steeple is a subtle book . . . Anderson beguiles with humor, real-life anecdotes, and look-over-my-shoulder stories of congregational life. A message of welcoming the stranger, incarnating loving and honest relationships, sharing ones possessions, relinquishing control, and seeing Christ in the least of these, my siblings! The spiritual lessons identified in this volume may just be the key to faithful behavior in Western society in the twenty-first century!"" -Anthony G. Pappas Executive Minister The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts ""The stories are so real, and the nuggets of wisdom here and there by the author are so down-to-earth--and, above all, biblical. In a time when the stranger needs to be welcome in our nation, this excellent and different book challenges us all to radical hospitality. Its paradigm par excellence is the hospiradical incarnation of Jesus. Read this book, ponder its teaching wisdom, and then open your church doors to be blessed."" -Eldin Villafane Professor of Christian Social Ethics Founding Director of the Center for Urban Ministerial Education Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""Under One Steeple is must-reading for any church sharing or planning to share space with another church or churches . . . Anderson, drawing on twenty years of experience in what she calls hospiradicality (Christs radical hospitality), helps readers adopt a positive attitude toward sharing, while giving much practical advice. Under One Steeple is written in a conversational and devotional style that stretches our tolerance of others for the sake of Christs love."" -Aida Besancon Spencer Professor of New Testament Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ""Lorraine Anderson brings the same openness and welcoming spirit to her book as she does to the groups that come inquiring about space at International Community Church. She brings an honest counting the cost thoroughness to the challenge of shared space, with carefully thought-out forms and covenants at the back of the book, and yet a new vocabulary for working together . . . I heartily recommend [this book]!"" -Judy Hall Assistant to the President Emmanuel Gospel Center Boston, Massachusetts ""Lorraine Anderson as much as any pastor I know in Boston has demonstrated not only unending generosity in sharing church space with other congregations and Christian ministries over many years, but she has also constantly demonstrated the skills and attentiveness required for ongoing, everybody-benefits kind of ways. Read this book--its a must-read for all who believe God wants us to share the facilities he gives us."" -Ralph Kee Founder Greater Boston Church Planting Collaborative About the Contributor(s): Lorraine Cleaves Anderson (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is Senior Pastor of International Community Church" Review Quote " Under One Steeple is a subtle book . . . Anderson beguiles with humor, real-life anecdotes, and look-over-my-shoulder stories of congregational life. A message of welcoming the stranger, incarnating loving and honest relationships, sharing ones possessions, relinquishing control, and seeing Christ in the least of these, my siblings! The spiritual lessons identified in this volume may just be the key to faithful behavior in Western society in the twenty-first century!" -Anthony G. Pappas Executive Minister The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts "The stories are so real, and the nuggets of wisdom here and there by the author are so down-to-earth--and, above all, biblical. In a time when the stranger needs to be welcome in our nation, this excellent and different book challenges us all to radical hospitality. Its paradigm par excellence is the hospiradical incarnation of Jesus. Read this book, ponder its teaching wisdom, and then open your church doors to be blessed." -Eldin Villafane Professor of Christian Social Ethics Founding Director of the Center for Urban Ministerial Education Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary " Under One Steeple is must-reading for any church sharing or planning to share space with another church or churches . . . Anderson, drawing on twenty years of experience in what she calls hospiradicality (Christs radical hospitality), helps readers adopt a positive attitude toward sharing, while giving much practical advice. Under One Steeple is written in a conversational and devotional style that stretches our tolerance of others for the sake of Christs love." -Aida Besancon Spencer Professor of New Testament Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary "Lorraine Anderson brings the same openness and welcoming spirit to her book as she does to the groups that come inquiring about space at International Community Church. She brings an honest counting the cost thoroughness to the challenge of shared space, with carefully thought-out forms and covenants at the back of the book, and yet a new vocabulary for working together . . . I heartily recommend [this book]!" -Judy Hall Assistant to the President Emmanuel Gospel Center Boston, Massachusetts "Lorraine Anderson as much as any pastor I know in Boston has demonstrated not only unending generosity in sharing church space with other congregations and Christian ministries over many years, but she has also constantly demonstrated the skills and attentiveness required for ongoing, everybody-benefits kind of ways. Read this book--its a must-read for all who believe God wants us to share the facilities he gives us." -Ralph Kee Founder Greater Boston Church Planting Collaborative Details ISBN1498263275 Author Anthony C. Pappas Short Title UNDER 1 STEEPLE Pages 164 Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1498263275 ISBN-13 9781498263276 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2012 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2012-03-09 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2012-03-09 Series House of Prisca and Aquila AU Release Date 2012-03-09 NZ Release Date 2012-03-09 US Release Date 2012-03-09 Audience General Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98307017;

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