ISBN: 9780310250159

With compelling metaphors, Jesus described the church and its impact on the world: a city set on a hill, inescapably visible. A lit lamp brilliantly illuminating the darkest room.And … Altro …

With compelling metaphors, Jesus described the church and its impact on the world: a city set on a hill, inescapably visible. A lit lamp brilliantly illuminating the darkest room.And indeed, filled with the Holy Spirit, the early church demonstrated a spiritual energy and depth that transformed the surrounding culture. Don’t let your church settle for less! Using bridges as a metaphor for “irresistible influence”—or i2, as he calls it—Robert Lewis shows how your church can become a strong, well-traveled link between heaven and earth in your community.In this engaging and uplifting book, Lewis tells the stories and shares the experiences and lessons of Fellowship Bible Church to show:What it will take to reconnect your church with your community.The how-to’s of “incarnational bridge building”True stories of i2 in actionHow to expand the i2 effort through new partnerships and adventuresRequirements of the church in the 21st centuryDiscover how the power of incarnational bridge-building can impact your church and your community at the annual Church of Irresistible Influence conference. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Religion,Inspiration>Christianity>Christianity, Zondervan Core >1<