Graham Tomlin
The Provocative Church: Fourth Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780281071296
- author:
- Graham Tomlin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SPCK Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.1 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Evangelism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Provocative Church by Graham Tomlin offers a liberating understanding of evangelism as a corporate activity. It suggests that all the gifts needed to enact the life of the kingdom are spread throughout the whole Church, encouraging individuals to see beyond 'becoming a Christian' and bring each life increasingly under the rule of God. This book explores how the Church can be a catalyst for conversion, rather than simply presenting a message to be received. It argues that people will only be intrigued by Christian life and community when they see something provocative or attractive, and that this is an opportunity for the Church to engage with its wider community. By reframing evangelism as a collective activity, The Provocative Church provides a fresh perspective on how the Church can live out its mission in the world.