Introverts have gifts for the church and the world. But many churches tend to be extroverted places where introverts are marginalized. Some Christians end up feeling like it's not as faithful to be an introvert.Adam Mc Hugh shows how introverts can live and minister in ways consistent with their personalities. He explains how introverts and extroverts process information and approach relationships differently and how introverts can practice Christian spirituality in ways that fit who they are. With practical illustrations from church and parachurch contexts, Mc Hugh offers ways for introverts to serve, lead, worship, and even evangelize effectively.Introverts in the Church is essential reading for any introvert who has ever felt out of place, as well as for church leaders who want to make their churches more welcoming to introverts. This expanded edition has been revised throughout and includes new research on the neuroscience of introversion and material for parenting and encouraging introverted youth. Discover God's call and empowerment to thrive as an introvert, for the sake of the church and kingdom.
Spis treści
Foreword by Scot Mc Knight
Preface to the Revised Edition
Introduction: Can Introverts Thrive in the Church?
1. The Extroverted Church
2. The Introverted Difference
3. Finding Healing
4. Introverted Spirituality
5. Introverted Community and Relationships
6. Can Introverts Lead?
7. Leading as Ourselves
8. Introverted Evangelism
9. Introverts in Church
Epilogue: Finding Our Place
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Notes
O autorze
Scot Mc Knight (Ph.D., University of Nottingham) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The King Jesus Gospel, A Community Called Atonement, Embracing Grace, The Real Mary and commentaries on James, Galatians and 1 Peter, and coeditor of the award-winning Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. He is also a widely recognized blogger at the Jesus Creed blog. His other interests include golfing, gardening and traveling.
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