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Alan Hirsch is convinced that the inherited formulas for growing the Body of Christ do not work anymore. And rather than relying on slightly revised solutions from the past, he sees a vision of the future growth of the church coming about by harnessing the power of the early church, which grew from as few as 25,000 adherents in AD 100 to up to 20 million in AD 310. Such incredible growth is also being experienced today in the church in China and other parts of the world. How do they do it? "The Forgotten Ways" explores the concept of Apostolic Genius as a way to understand what caused the church to expand at various times in history, interpreting it for use in our own time and place. From the theological underpinnings to the practical application, Hirsch takes the reader through this dynamic mixture of passion, prayer, and incarnational practice to rediscover the dormant potential of the modern church in the West.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A very challenging book - made me think over many important issues. I started by thinking that this was just another 'alternative church' book - but it is so much more. Allan has done his research - his reflections on the effects of Constantine becoming a Christian were very helpful to me - causing me to value again the Biblical model of the church that is given to us in the book of The Acts of the Apostles.
Similarly his insights into the effects of Greek thinking on our approach to learning, as set against the Hebrew method of ' acting our way into new ways of thinking' made me look again at the ways in which Jesus instructed those who wanted to follow him - so that they didin't just rest with the theory. Made me want to read the book of James all over again.
I didin't agree with all of the book - I thought that he is rather confused about how the Ephesians 4 ministries related to the church as a whole at one point - but that did not detract for me in the overall scheme of things.
All in all a very good read - well worth buying and reading twice!
Norman Blows
Similarly his insights into the effects of Greek thinking on our approach to learning, as set against the Hebrew method of ' acting our way into new ways of thinking' made me look again at the ways in which Jesus instructed those who wanted to follow him - so that they didin't just rest with the theory. Made me want to read the book of James all over again.
I didin't agree with all of the book - I thought that he is rather confused about how the Ephesians 4 ministries related to the church as a whole at one point - but that did not detract for me in the overall scheme of things.
All in all a very good read - well worth buying and reading twice!
Norman Blows
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Expressing my discontent with the established church systems with their deadness and often with the church members subject to the control exercised by many pastors and church leaders this book is utterly refreshing in its account of seeking to be a "missional church", one that is true to the original call of seeing lives transformed through Jesus, making Him known and then communities of believers built. It is exciting, challenging, tells the truth 'warts and all', but is an essential read for tired and worn out pastors and leaders offering a very real way forward - if you have the courage; as well as refreshing to those concerned with the current malaise of many Western churches. A dangerous book to read if you are content in your rut.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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An excellent book... probably heading rapidly towards a cult book... not and easy read but underneath the layers of creative grammar and vocabulary lies a vision for the church of the 21st century that could just be the right one.
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