How to Be a Christian without Going to Church
The Unofficial Guide to Alternative Forms of Christian Community
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Theology, Christianity, Christian Life
| Author: | Kelly Bean | ISBN: | 9781441246530 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group | Publication: | June 24, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Baker Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kelly Bean |
| ISBN: | 9781441246530 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication: | June 24, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Baker Books |
| Language: | English |
As many--young people especially--leave the traditional church in droves, they often still long for a genuine Christian community in which to practice their faith and share their spiritual journeys with others. They want to be faithful but struggle to find a place where they flourish.
Whether they've already left the church behind or are merely considering it, readers will find here both heartfelt encouragement and practical steps for finding or creating a community of faith that honors God and offers rest, love, and communion with other believers. Author Kelly Bean broadens our definition of church to include many alternative forms of Christian community. With true stories of those who have given up on church and what they're doing now, this book is also helpful for pastors and churchgoers to help them understand why people leave the church--and what might be done to help them stay.
As many--young people especially--leave the traditional church in droves, they often still long for a genuine Christian community in which to practice their faith and share their spiritual journeys with others. They want to be faithful but struggle to find a place where they flourish.
Whether they've already left the church behind or are merely considering it, readers will find here both heartfelt encouragement and practical steps for finding or creating a community of faith that honors God and offers rest, love, and communion with other believers. Author Kelly Bean broadens our definition of church to include many alternative forms of Christian community. With true stories of those who have given up on church and what they're doing now, this book is also helpful for pastors and churchgoers to help them understand why people leave the church--and what might be done to help them stay.
