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Reimagining Church: Pursuing the Dream of Organic Christianity

Reimagining Church: Pursuing the Dream of Organic Christianity

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Author: Frank Viola
Publisher: David C. Cook
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 39 reviews
Sales Rank: 8472

Media: Paperback
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Pages: 318
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.9

ISBN: 1434768759
Dewey Decimal Number: 262.001
EAN: 9781434768759
ASIN: 1434768759

Publication Date: August 2008
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5 out of 5 stars Awesome!   January 7, 2009
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

A fresh look at the Bible w/o all the traditions of man. This was an awesome, paradigm-shattering, sacred cow-BBQing book! Most of all - freeing!!! Thanks for your boldness, Frank!


5 out of 5 stars Perhaps the Best Book on Church Practices   December 23, 2008
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I've read a lot of books on church renewal and church reformation, but this one is probably the best. Each chapter explains that the practices of the church are based in the nature of God and the eternal relationship between Father, Son, and Spirit. The author then gives practical examples of his own experience in what he calls organic churches. Scripture is used throughout. The first sections deals with meetings and community life. The second section deals with leadership and authority. There is a great appendix that addresses all common objections and scripture verses that are often used out of context. The approach this book takes is unique and it's one that helped me to understand the church in a new light.



3 out of 5 stars good but not as heavy as i expected   December 23, 2008
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

it's a great book and it is at the top of its class with it's content: the reforming of the church and the house church movement. however, i feel like it was a little thin... it didnt pack as hard a punch as some others i have read and was not nearly as beefy as, say, pagan christianity.

i think it has a little bit of a toosed-together feeling in some chapters, with all the narratives and examples, and doesnt move topic to topic as concretely as it should. and one feature i wasn't crazy about is how he briefly glosses over some things he mentioned with clarity in Pagan, and in this book it feels like he's giving a primer on it, or a baby food-version of it if you will. it's kind of annoying; i think if you did not get the full explanation in Pagan, it is too simplified, and if you did read Pagan, then it feels insulting and repetitive. but it was definitely still worth the read. God bless him!



5 out of 5 stars Van harte aanbevolen!   December 17, 2008
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Frank Viola's vervolg op het samen met George Barna geschreven Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices concentreert zich op een organisch christendom, ofwel het volledig praktizeren van gemeentezijn als Lichaam van Christus. Viola's hoofdargument tegen de Reformatie is, dat het priesterschap van alle gelovigen wel wordt beleden, maar niet doorgetrokken is naar de praxis van gemeente zijn. Met een aanhoudende scheiding tussen leken en kader, een prominente rol voor de leraar en het uitbouwen van leerstellingen ten aanzien van kerkinrichting, bedieningen, ambten en dergelijke op basis van enkele schriftgedeelten die vaak uit verband gerukt zijn. Reimagining Church bestaat uit twee delen. In het eerste deel staat de gemeenschap en samenkomsten centraal. Wat betekent het om de gemeente als organisme te zien? Wat dragen de huidige diensten en samenkomsten in jouw en mijn kerk of gemeente uit? Wat zegt de Bijbel echt over de maaltijd van de Heer, de plaats om samen te komen? Wat betekent het om gezin van God te vormen? Besef je hoe de goddelijke Drieeenheid exemplarisch moet zijn voor de gemeente? En is nu het Kruis de belangrijkste mijlpaal in Gods plan, of wil Hij meer en nog andere dingen doen met zijn Kerk?

Deel twee adreseert een groot aantal menselijke instituties die, zoals gezegd, vaak een zwakke of helemaal geen basis hebben in de Bijbel zelf. Leiderschap, opzienerschap, besluitvorming, geestelijke dekking, verantwoordelijkheid, wie is nu de baas / eindverantwoordelijke van de kerk? Autoriteit, onderwerping, nut en noodzaak van een denominatie en de betekenis van de apostolische traditie. In een appendix behandelt Frank Viola nog een aantal bezwaren ten aanzien van zijn stellingname over leiderschap, bekende argumenten en leringen die je in allerlei kerken over dit onderwerp tegenkomt.

Viola geeft niet alleen kritiek, staat open voor correctie, waakt voor succesverhalen, maar geeft ook oplossingen en bijbels gefundeerde alternatieven. Zo'n boek laat je als lezer niet koud. Wat je ermee doet, kan weerstand oproepen, mensen wakker schudden en gemeenten letterlijk en figuurlijk hervormen. Met de Bruid van Christus op het oog, staat er ook heel wat op het spel! Ik ben Viola erg dankbaar voor Reimagining Church. Er staan zoveel wijsheden en eye-openers in over gemeentezijn, dat ik dit boek van harte bij je aaanbeveel.



5 out of 5 stars Reimagining Church, A Book Review By Marcy Ellis   December 9, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

"Pagan Christianity" spelled out where things went wrong in church history. "Rethinking The Wineskin" gave insight into how it once was with the early church, and gave us a general direction to move in. For those who still have many questions and concerns about organic church life, Frank Viola's latest book "Reimagining Church" is... as Paul Harvey would put it..."the rest of the story". This book explains that reimagining the church as a living organism isn't a fairy tale. It points out the stark differences between our "old" ways and the ways of the Lord. It illuminates the desires of God's heart toward us individually, but more importantly (as it's been lacking in the past) His heart for us corporately. It is encouragement for the bride, the body, the house, and the family of God. This book is not only worth the read, but it's a keeper. Frank has included in the book letters he has received from others who are experiencing Jesus, and life as His body organically. He also shares some of his own experiences with and in organic church life... the beautiful ways God moves among His people with "every member functioning", and leadership emerging as naturally as apples grow on apple trees. I know I'll be re-reading bits and pieces of "Reimagining Church" for years to come.

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