When the Holy Spirit showed up with power in Acts 2, it’s unlikely
many of the believers present in Jerusalem that day had any idea the
magnitude of what was in store. The Spirit began building the church
then and is still active in the world today. In these four sessions
based on Acts, Carter explores the work of the Holy Spirit in
three areas: shaping, guiding, and disrupting. He maintains that the
Holy Spirit creates Christian community, shapes and reshapes community,
and works through groups of believers to speak to the culture. In Holy Spirit and Community, you’ll learn how to recognize the Spirit at work in your community.
based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of
four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge
can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture
passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to
encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics
and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.
Om författaren
Kenneth H. Carter is president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church and serves the Florida Conference area. He is the author of ten other books, including Pray for Me, A Way of Life in the World, The Gifted Pastor, and Near the Cross.