Fresh! : An Introduction to Fresh Expressions of Church and Pioneer Ministry

Fresh! Offers A Strong Rationale For Fresh Expressions And Pioneer Ministries Rooted In Scripture And In The Breath Of The Christian Tradition. This Is Tested Against The Realities Of Contemporary British Culture And Critiques Of The Notion Of Fresh Expressions. It Offers Practical Guidance For Starting And Sustaining Such Ministries In The Long Term. It Provides A Survey Of Best Practice Within Fresh Expressions And Pioneer Ministry. Fresh ! Comes Out Of The Mature Reflection Of Church Leaders And Theologians Who Have Been Active In Such Ministries Over A Number Of Years, Showing How Such Ministries Are Integral To The Work Of The Church Both Now And Over The Long Term. This Is Combined With Valuable Practical Advice The Best Kind Of Practical Theology. -- Publisher's Description. Fresh Expressions And Pioneer Ministry : Central To The Christian Tradition -- Fresh Expressions And Pioneer Ministry : For Such A Time As This -- Fresh Expressions : What They Are And What They Are Not -- Best Practice In Fresh Expressions -- God's Call To Pioneer -- How To Pioneer A Fresh Expression Of Church -- The Long Haul -- Fresh : A Call To Be Apostolic, Catholic, Holy And One. David Goodhew, Andrew Roberts, Michael Volland. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. An authoritative introduction on Fresh Expressions and Pioneer Ministry, Fresh ! combines a serious theological engagement with earthy practicality. It offers perspective based on the years that have now passed since Mission-Shaped Church.