The Church of Tomorrow: Being a Christ Centred People in a Changing World

The decline of church attendance is not the end, but a rebirth. The church is becoming more diverse, spirit-filled, confident in the Gospel, and sending people to make disciples in all nations. This book will help leaders navigate these changing times in light of God's immovable knowledge.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2023
Publisher: SPCK Publishing

The rates of decline in church attendance and the ticking demographic timebomb suggest that the Church is facing a significant challenge. However, there are countless reasons for hope. Signs and stories emerging from worshipping communities around the world indicate that God is doing a "new-old" thing. The Church that is emerging in these uncertain times is growing, alive, and demonstrating the qualities of the early church as recorded in the New Testament. It is more diverse, more spirit-filled, more confident in the Gospel, calling, equipping, and sending people to make disciples in all nations.

This book is written for ordained and lay leaders at all levels, and it aims to help them navigate these changing times in light of the immovable knowledge that God is always on the move. The author emphasizes that the Church is not in decline but is experiencing a rebirth, and that this rebirth is filled with hope and possibility. The book provides insights and strategies for leaders to embrace this new era and lead their communities into a deeper relationship with God.

In conclusion, this book offers a hopeful perspective on the future of the Church. It encourages leaders to embrace the changes that are happening and to see them as opportunities for growth and transformation. By focusing on the qualities of the early church and the power of the Gospel, the Church can emerge as a stronger and more effective witness to the world.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780281086382