Contemplative Church by Andy Lord - 9780728305069

SLG Press

Contemplative ChurchPondering Church in Challenging Times\nAuthor(s): Andy Lord\nFormat: Book\nPublisher: SLG Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Fairacres Publications\nISBN-13: 9780728305069, 978-0728305069\nSynopsis\nThis is a reflection on the challenges and opportunities facing contemporary churches, emphasizing the need for a contemplative approach to reshape church life and mission. The author reflects on the beauty and fragility of the church, while addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities for renewal. He argues that we need to redefine what 'church' means, and re-evaluate our traditional assumptions about its structure and function. Worship and praise are crucial in shaping the church's identity and mission, and the church's existence, its life, ministry and renewal are shaped in the way of Jesus Christ as led by the Holy Spirit in the world. A contemplative approach encourages humility and wisdom in church practices, focussing on being before God. The church's minis.