Ian Paul
{"id":2439775682660,"title":"Being Messy, Being Church: Exploring the direction of travel for today's church","handle":"being-messy-being-church-exploring-the-direction-of-travel-for-todays-church","description":"\u003cp\u003eA series of essays by different contributors exploring what Messy Church brings to the wider church, how these different forms of church community can coexist, and what this might mean for the future of the church. Questions addressed include: What will church look like in 20 years' time? How can Messy Church help Christians unite a passion for mission with a heart for ministry? What can Messy Church and Sunday Church learn from each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: a church for all generations - \u003cem\u003eIan Paul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY DEVELOPMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in different contexts - \u003cem\u003eKaren Rooms\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy teamwork: developing the faith of team members - \u003cem\u003eIsabelle Hamley\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy challenges: dangers and pitfalls - \u003cem\u003eGreg Ross\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaking sacred spaces in Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eJean Pienaar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the sacraments - \u003cem\u003ePhilip North\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY IMPLICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in a postmodern world - \u003cem\u003eSabrina Mller\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and Sunday church in conversation - \u003cem\u003eMark Rylands\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and play - \u003cem\u003eJudyth Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe pastoral implications of Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eIrene Smale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and evangelism - \u003cem\u003eTim Sanderson\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the challenge of making disciples - \u003cem\u003eStephen Kuhrt\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMissional structures for missional outcomes - \u003cem\u003eTim Dakin\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\nA timely book offering theological insight and asking probing questions into the creativity, mess and gift of an extraordinary phenomenon. A challenging and inspiring read for those leading, helping or simply wanting to understand more.\r\n+Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThe Revd Dr Ian Paul is Managing Editor at Grove Books and Director of Partnership Development at St John's College, Nottingham, where he also teaches New Testament and hermeneutics.\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Father Richard Peers on his blog \u003ca title=\"educationpriest.wordpress.com\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\" rel=\"external\"\u003eeducationpriest.wordpress.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e...I will be buying copies of Being Messy, Being Church for all my colleagues in the education team in Liverpool and recommending it to everyone who is committed to our schools contributing to Bigger Church, Bigger Difference. It is - in that over used phrase - essential reading if we are to grow as a church...\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo read the whole review \u003ca title=\"Being Messy, Being Church (editor Ian Paul): a resource for schools and Catholic Anglicans\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\/2017\/04\/22\/being-messy-being-church-editor-ian-paul-a-resource-for-schools-and-catholic-anglicans\/\" rel=\"external\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times, 7 July 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a collection of essays in which the authors explore what Messy Church brings to the wider Church, how it is changing and growing, and which questions remain as it takes its place as an established form of modern Christian worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe question that arises most commonly for the authors is expressed succinctly by Mark Rylands. He speaks of the expectation that Messy Church congregations have 'stepped into the rubber dinghy but won't properly be on the voyage until they have boards the Sunday church ship'. The essayists, in different ways, challenge this assumption. In doing so, they address the fundamental questions what church is and what it is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJean Pienaar's chapter 'Making sacred space in messy churches' is particularly interesting in the comparison it makes between the different types of sacred space in a monastery and in a messy church setting. She explores the way in which Messy Church, instead of being at the periphery of church, reflects in its format the core values and purpose of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf Pienaar speaks of the way in which Messy Church is deeper than it first appears, Dr Irene Smale adds that its influence is wider than is often thought. She speaks of relationships and pastoral contacts that go far wider than the monthly meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe essayists are brave and unflinching in their enquiries of Messy Church, and dare to ask questions that we often fail to ask of traditional church. Does Messy Church make disciples? How do we support those for whom Messy Church doesn't 'work'? Is it too messy, too expensive, not engaging enough for boys?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne criticism that could be levied at this books is that there are more questions that answers. On the whole, I think that is a good sign. The essayists, all Messy Church enthusiasts, are not overkeen to leap to its defence in the face of difficult issues. When necessary, they allow the questions to hang in the air in a way that is appropriately messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Rooms thanks Lucy Moore for 'giving away Messy Church', so that it can be adapted and contextualised for each parish. I finished the book excited about where Messy Church would go next, and its potential to play a leading part in the Church in the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Revd Catherine Pickford, Team Rector, Benwell Team, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-12-13T17:29:55+00:00","created_at":"2019-01-18T15:22:11+00:00","vendor":"Ian Paul","type":"Paperback","tags":["Kindle","Mar-17","Messy Church books"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":21769408774244,"title":"Paperback","option1":"Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857464880","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":7436710903908,"product_id":2439775682660,"position":1,"created_at":"2019-01-18T15:22:11+00:00","updated_at":"2019-02-01T17:45:55+00:00","alt":null,"width":427,"height":650,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464880-l.jpg?v=1549043155","variant_ids":[21769408774244]},"available":false,"name":"Being Messy, Being Church: Exploring the direction of travel for today's church - Paperback","public_title":"Paperback","options":["Paperback"],"price":999,"weight":231,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857464880","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":3238877692043,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"width":427,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464880-l.jpg?v=1549043155"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464880-l.jpg?v=1549043155"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464880-l.jpg?v=1549043155","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3238877692043,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"width":427,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464880-l.jpg?v=1549043155"},"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":650,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/products\/9780857464880-l.jpg?v=1549043155","width":427}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eA series of essays by different contributors exploring what Messy Church brings to the wider church, how these different forms of church community can coexist, and what this might mean for the future of the church. Questions addressed include: What will church look like in 20 years' time? How can Messy Church help Christians unite a passion for mission with a heart for ministry? What can Messy Church and Sunday Church learn from each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: a church for all generations - \u003cem\u003eIan Paul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY DEVELOPMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in different contexts - \u003cem\u003eKaren Rooms\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy teamwork: developing the faith of team members - \u003cem\u003eIsabelle Hamley\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy challenges: dangers and pitfalls - \u003cem\u003eGreg Ross\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMaking sacred spaces in Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eJean Pienaar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the sacraments - \u003cem\u003ePhilip North\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY IMPLICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in a postmodern world - \u003cem\u003eSabrina Mller\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and Sunday church in conversation - \u003cem\u003eMark Rylands\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and play - \u003cem\u003eJudyth Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe pastoral implications of Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eIrene Smale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and evangelism - \u003cem\u003eTim Sanderson\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the challenge of making disciples - \u003cem\u003eStephen Kuhrt\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMissional structures for missional outcomes - \u003cem\u003eTim Dakin\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\nA timely book offering theological insight and asking probing questions into the creativity, mess and gift of an extraordinary phenomenon. A challenging and inspiring read for those leading, helping or simply wanting to understand more.\r\n+Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThe Revd Dr Ian Paul is Managing Editor at Grove Books and Director of Partnership Development at St John's College, Nottingham, where he also teaches New Testament and hermeneutics.\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Father Richard Peers on his blog \u003ca title=\"educationpriest.wordpress.com\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\" rel=\"external\"\u003eeducationpriest.wordpress.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e...I will be buying copies of Being Messy, Being Church for all my colleagues in the education team in Liverpool and recommending it to everyone who is committed to our schools contributing to Bigger Church, Bigger Difference. It is - in that over used phrase - essential reading if we are to grow as a church...\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo read the whole review \u003ca title=\"Being Messy, Being Church (editor Ian Paul): a resource for schools and Catholic Anglicans\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\/2017\/04\/22\/being-messy-being-church-editor-ian-paul-a-resource-for-schools-and-catholic-anglicans\/\" rel=\"external\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times, 7 July 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a collection of essays in which the authors explore what Messy Church brings to the wider Church, how it is changing and growing, and which questions remain as it takes its place as an established form of modern Christian worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe question that arises most commonly for the authors is expressed succinctly by Mark Rylands. He speaks of the expectation that Messy Church congregations have 'stepped into the rubber dinghy but won't properly be on the voyage until they have boards the Sunday church ship'. The essayists, in different ways, challenge this assumption. In doing so, they address the fundamental questions what church is and what it is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJean Pienaar's chapter 'Making sacred space in messy churches' is particularly interesting in the comparison it makes between the different types of sacred space in a monastery and in a messy church setting. She explores the way in which Messy Church, instead of being at the periphery of church, reflects in its format the core values and purpose of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf Pienaar speaks of the way in which Messy Church is deeper than it first appears, Dr Irene Smale adds that its influence is wider than is often thought. She speaks of relationships and pastoral contacts that go far wider than the monthly meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe essayists are brave and unflinching in their enquiries of Messy Church, and dare to ask questions that we often fail to ask of traditional church. Does Messy Church make disciples? How do we support those for whom Messy Church doesn't 'work'? Is it too messy, too expensive, not engaging enough for boys?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne criticism that could be levied at this books is that there are more questions that answers. On the whole, I think that is a good sign. The essayists, all Messy Church enthusiasts, are not overkeen to leap to its defence in the face of difficult issues. When necessary, they allow the questions to hang in the air in a way that is appropriately messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Rooms thanks Lucy Moore for 'giving away Messy Church', so that it can be adapted and contextualised for each parish. I finished the book excited about where Messy Church would go next, and its potential to play a leading part in the Church in the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Revd Catherine Pickford, Team Rector, Benwell Team, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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{"id":14779658174844,"title":"Being Messy, Being Church: Exploring the direction of travel for today's church","handle":"being-messy-being-church-exploring-the-direction-of-travel-for-todays-church-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA series of essays by different contributors exploring what Messy Church brings to the wider church, how these different forms of church community can coexist, and what this might mean for the future of the church. Questions addressed include: What will church look like in 20 years' time? How can Messy Church help Christians unite a passion for mission with a heart for ministry? What can Messy Church and Sunday Church learn from each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: a church for all generations - \u003cem\u003eIan Paul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY DEVELOPMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in different contexts - \u003cem\u003eKaren Rooms\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy teamwork: developing the faith of team members - \u003cem\u003eIsabelle Hamley\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy challenges: dangers and pitfalls - \u003cem\u003eGreg Ross\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking sacred spaces in Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eJean Pienaar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the sacraments - \u003cem\u003ePhilip North\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY IMPLICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in a postmodern world - \u003cem\u003eSabrina Mller\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and Sunday church in conversation - \u003cem\u003eMark Rylands\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and play - \u003cem\u003eJudyth Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pastoral implications of Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eIrene Smale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and evangelism - \u003cem\u003eTim Sanderson\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the challenge of making disciples - \u003cem\u003eStephen Kuhrt\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissional structures for missional outcomes - \u003cem\u003eTim Dakin\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timely book offering theological insight and asking probing questions into the creativity, mess and gift of an extraordinary phenomenon. A challenging and inspiring read for those leading, helping or simply wanting to understand more. +Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revd Dr Ian Paul is Managing Editor at Grove Books and Director of Partnership Development at St John's College, Nottingham, where he also teaches New Testament and hermeneutics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Father Richard Peers on his blog \u003ca title=\"educationpriest.wordpress.com\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\" rel=\"external\"\u003eeducationpriest.wordpress.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...I will be buying copies of Being Messy, Being Church for all my colleagues in the education team in Liverpool and recommending it to everyone who is committed to our schools contributing to Bigger Church, Bigger Difference. It is - in that over used phrase - essential reading if we are to grow as a church...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo read the whole review \u003ca title=\"Being Messy, Being Church (editor Ian Paul): a resource for schools and Catholic Anglicans\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\/2017\/04\/22\/being-messy-being-church-editor-ian-paul-a-resource-for-schools-and-catholic-anglicans\/\" rel=\"external\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times, 7 July 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a collection of essays in which the authors explore what Messy Church brings to the wider Church, how it is changing and growing, and which questions remain as it takes its place as an established form of modern Christian worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question that arises most commonly for the authors is expressed succinctly by Mark Rylands. He speaks of the expectation that Messy Church congregations have 'stepped into the rubber dinghy but won't properly be on the voyage until they have boards the Sunday church ship'. The essayists, in different ways, challenge this assumption. In doing so, they address the fundamental questions what church is and what it is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Pienaar's chapter 'Making sacred space in messy churches' is particularly interesting in the comparison it makes between the different types of sacred space in a monastery and in a messy church setting. She explores the way in which Messy Church, instead of being at the periphery of church, reflects in its format the core values and purpose of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Pienaar speaks of the way in which Messy Church is deeper than it first appears, Dr Irene Smale adds that its influence is wider than is often thought. She speaks of relationships and pastoral contacts that go far wider than the monthly meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essayists are brave and unflinching in their enquiries of Messy Church, and dare to ask questions that we often fail to ask of traditional church. Does Messy Church make disciples? How do we support those for whom Messy Church doesn't 'work'? Is it too messy, too expensive, not engaging enough for boys?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne criticism that could be levied at this books is that there are more questions that answers. On the whole, I think that is a good sign. The essayists, all Messy Church enthusiasts, are not overkeen to leap to its defence in the face of difficult issues. When necessary, they allow the questions to hang in the air in a way that is appropriately messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Rooms thanks Lucy Moore for 'giving away Messy Church', so that it can be adapted and contextualised for each parish. I finished the book excited about where Messy Church would go next, and its potential to play a leading part in the Church in the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Revd Catherine Pickford, Team Rector, Benwell Team, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-30T10:30:39+00:00","created_at":"2024-10-30T10:29:41+00:00","vendor":"Ian Paul","type":"eBook","tags":["Glassboxx","Mar-17","Messy Church books"],"price":999,"price_min":999,"price_max":999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":53604823564668,"title":"eBook","option1":"eBook","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780857464897","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Being Messy, Being Church: Exploring the direction of travel for today's church - eBook","public_title":"eBook","options":["eBook"],"price":999,"weight":231,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9780857464897","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/307.png?v=1730980360","\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/308.png?v=1730980273"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/307.png?v=1730980360","options":["Format"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":63001494978940,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/307.png?v=1730980360"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/307.png?v=1730980360","width":1303},{"alt":null,"id":63001475645820,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"width":1303,"src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/308.png?v=1730980273"},"aspect_ratio":0.652,"height":2000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.brfonline.org.uk\/cdn\/shop\/files\/308.png?v=1730980273","width":1303}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital eBook Only - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA series of essays by different contributors exploring what Messy Church brings to the wider church, how these different forms of church community can coexist, and what this might mean for the future of the church. Questions addressed include: What will church look like in 20 years' time? How can Messy Church help Christians unite a passion for mission with a heart for ministry? What can Messy Church and Sunday Church learn from each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction: a church for all generations - \u003cem\u003eIan Paul\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY DEVELOPMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in different contexts - \u003cem\u003eKaren Rooms\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy teamwork: developing the faith of team members - \u003cem\u003eIsabelle Hamley\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy challenges: dangers and pitfalls - \u003cem\u003eGreg Ross\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking sacred spaces in Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eJean Pienaar\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the sacraments - \u003cem\u003ePhilip North\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMESSY IMPLICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church in a postmodern world - \u003cem\u003eSabrina Mller\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and Sunday church in conversation - \u003cem\u003eMark Rylands\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and play - \u003cem\u003eJudyth Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pastoral implications of Messy Church - \u003cem\u003eIrene Smale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and evangelism - \u003cem\u003eTim Sanderson\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessy Church and the challenge of making disciples - \u003cem\u003eStephen Kuhrt\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissional structures for missional outcomes - \u003cem\u003eTim Dakin\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timely book offering theological insight and asking probing questions into the creativity, mess and gift of an extraordinary phenomenon. A challenging and inspiring read for those leading, helping or simply wanting to understand more. +Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revd Dr Ian Paul is Managing Editor at Grove Books and Director of Partnership Development at St John's College, Nottingham, where he also teaches New Testament and hermeneutics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMedia reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by Father Richard Peers on his blog \u003ca title=\"educationpriest.wordpress.com\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\" rel=\"external\"\u003eeducationpriest.wordpress.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...I will be buying copies of Being Messy, Being Church for all my colleagues in the education team in Liverpool and recommending it to everyone who is committed to our schools contributing to Bigger Church, Bigger Difference. It is - in that over used phrase - essential reading if we are to grow as a church...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo read the whole review \u003ca title=\"Being Messy, Being Church (editor Ian Paul): a resource for schools and Catholic Anglicans\" href=\"https:\/\/educationpriest.wordpress.com\/2017\/04\/22\/being-messy-being-church-editor-ian-paul-a-resource-for-schools-and-catholic-anglicans\/\" rel=\"external\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChurch Times, 7 July 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a collection of essays in which the authors explore what Messy Church brings to the wider Church, how it is changing and growing, and which questions remain as it takes its place as an established form of modern Christian worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question that arises most commonly for the authors is expressed succinctly by Mark Rylands. He speaks of the expectation that Messy Church congregations have 'stepped into the rubber dinghy but won't properly be on the voyage until they have boards the Sunday church ship'. The essayists, in different ways, challenge this assumption. In doing so, they address the fundamental questions what church is and what it is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Pienaar's chapter 'Making sacred space in messy churches' is particularly interesting in the comparison it makes between the different types of sacred space in a monastery and in a messy church setting. She explores the way in which Messy Church, instead of being at the periphery of church, reflects in its format the core values and purpose of worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Pienaar speaks of the way in which Messy Church is deeper than it first appears, Dr Irene Smale adds that its influence is wider than is often thought. She speaks of relationships and pastoral contacts that go far wider than the monthly meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essayists are brave and unflinching in their enquiries of Messy Church, and dare to ask questions that we often fail to ask of traditional church. Does Messy Church make disciples? How do we support those for whom Messy Church doesn't 'work'? Is it too messy, too expensive, not engaging enough for boys?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne criticism that could be levied at this books is that there are more questions that answers. On the whole, I think that is a good sign. The essayists, all Messy Church enthusiasts, are not overkeen to leap to its defence in the face of difficult issues. When necessary, they allow the questions to hang in the air in a way that is appropriately messy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Rooms thanks Lucy Moore for 'giving away Messy Church', so that it can be adapted and contextualised for each parish. I finished the book excited about where Messy Church would go next, and its potential to play a leading part in the Church in the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Revd Catherine Pickford, Team Rector, Benwell Team, Newcastle-upon-Tyne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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