High-speed internet. Rapid rewards. Quick thinking. Fast food. Fast . . . church?Slow Church by Chris Smith and John Pattison has been eagerly received by a people who are ready to be invited out of franchise faith and back into the kingdom of God. This eleven-session study guide provides an opportunity to reflect on the message of this groundbreaking book both individually and in community. Each session features
– A guide to lectio divina
– Suggested videos that can be watched online
– A series of in-depth questions expanded from what is currently in the book
– A quote for reflection Here is an opportunity to begin to develop a deeper and richer community where people know each other well and love one another as Christ loved the church.
قائمة المحتويات
Contents
How to Use this Study Guide
1 A Theological Vision for Slow Church
2 Terroir
3 Stability
4 Patience
5 Wholeness
6 Work
7 Sabbath
8 Abundance
9 Gratitude
10 Hospitality
11 Dinner Table Conversation as a Way of Being Church
عن المؤلف
John Pattison is managing editor of CONSPIRE magazine. Previously he served as deputy editor of the Burnside Writers Collective. A member of the National Book Critics Circle, he is the coauthor of Besides the Bible.