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Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus

by C. Christopher Smith, John Pattison. InterVarsity Press, 2014.

Description

This book challenges congregations to move away from fast-pace consumerism and focus on living in Christian community.

Features

stories from well known authors, spiritual practices, scripture, and discussion questions

Recommended Audience

Christian congregations focusing on spiritual practices and abundance

Cost

purchase as book, e-book, or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Focus your congregation's mission and culture to align with God's teachings.
  • Change your congregation's thinking from scarcity to abundance by reading this together.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Kara Faris

Kara Faris is the Center’s director of resource grants and resource consulting, as well as a resource consultant to congregations. She previously served for eight years as the Center’s education director.

Before working at the Center, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition and passion for lifelong learning to the Center. Kara has authored Including Laity in Education Events Empowers Congregations and co-authored the book Divergent Church.

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