FIVE PRACTICES OF FRUITFUL CONGREGATIONS

SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH/BIBLE STUDY

March 1 - 29, 2009

(Bring Your Devotional Guide  & a Sack Lunch)

Robert Schnase’s words are thoughtful, provocative, and challenging. Any congregation will find encouragement and insight to deepen faithfulness and multiply fruitfulness

     —Lovett H. Weems, Jr., Distinguished Professor of

        Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary

Stimulating. Challenging. Uniquely helpful. Bishop Schnase gives us powerful language, rich examples, and practical suggestions for fulfilling the mission God gives us.

     —Janice Riggle Huie, Bishop of the Texas Conference of

        The United Methodist Church

$8 fee includes participants devotional guide

Chappell Hill United Methodist Church

12:00 Noon in the Fellowship Hall

People are searching for a church shaped and sustained by Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity. These fundamental practices are critical to the success of congregations. Their presence and strength demonstrate congregational health, vitality, and fruitfulness. By repeating and improving these practices, churches fulfill their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

"Focus on the Five Practices - A Congregation Wide Initiative", resources to explore the practices with the entire congregation.  Visit the website for more information and to sign up for email updates.

Robert Schnase astutely weaves theological insight, practical advice, and exemplary stories into an inspiring book for pastors and laity alike.

     —L. Gregory Jones, Dean and Professor of Theology, Duke Divinity School