{"product_id":"the-new-anabaptists-practices-for-emerging-communities-paperback","title":"The New Anabaptists: Practices for Emerging Communities - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStuart Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does it look like to be an Anabaptist community in the modern world? And why does it matter? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A new incarnation of Anabaptism is emerging, but not where we might expect. In the United Kingdom--a post-Christendom context with little historical Anabaptist presence--Christian communities are embodying fresh expressions of Anabaptist faith and practice. In this companion to \u003ci\u003eThe Naked Anabaptist\u003c\/i\u003e, author Stuart Murray identifies twelve common practices of such churches and communities that are shaped by an Anabaptist vision. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Murray explores how these practices--which include encouraging economic radicalism in the face of rampant consumerism, truth-telling in a \"post-truth\" society, and accountability in an individualistic culture that knows little about the Christian story--might shape emerging Christian communities and inspire those seeking fresh expressions as cultural changes accelerate. The book concludes with three on-the-ground reports from ministry leaders pursuing this Anabaptist vision in their own post-Christendom contexts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Anabaptists\u003c\/i\u003e provides foundational resources for followers of Jesus in many different settings as they rise to the challenge of faithful and radical discipleship in local communities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does it look like to be an Anabaptist community in the modern world? And why does it matter?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA new incarnation of Anabaptism is blossoming--but not where we might expect. In the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and other post-Christendom contexts with little historical Anabaptist presence, Christian communities are embodying novel expressions of Anabaptist faith and practice. In this companion to \u003ci\u003eThe Naked Anabaptist\u003c\/i\u003e, author Stuart Murray identifies twelve common practices of such churches and communities that are shaped by an Anabaptist vision. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMurray explores how these practices--which include encouraging economic radicalism in the face of rampant consumerism, truth-telling in a \"post-truth\" society, accountability in an individualistic culture, peaceful activism in a world in conflict, and faithful witness in communities that no longer know much about the Christian story--might shape and grow emerging Christian communities and inspire those that seek fresh expressions as cultural changes accelerate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Anabaptists\u003c\/i\u003e provides foundational resources for followers of Jesus in many different contexts as they rise to the challenge of embodying faithful and radical discipleship in local communities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Murray\u003c\/b\u003e is a church planter, trainer, mentor, writer, strategist, and consultant. Since 2001, he has worked under the auspices of the Anabaptist Mennonite Network as a trainer and consultant, with a particular interest in urban mission, church planting, and emerging forms of church. In 2014, he became the founding director of the Centre for Anabaptist Studies, based at Bristol Baptist College. \u003cbr\u003eStuart has written several books, including \u003ci\u003ePost-Christendom\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), \u003ci\u003eChurch after Christendom\u003c\/i\u003e (2005), and\u003ci\u003e The Naked Anabaptist\u003c\/i\u003e (2010), among others. He lives in Canterbury, is married to Sian, who is a Baptist minister, and has two grown sons and three grandchildren. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.7 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45103819620431,"sku":"9781513812984","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/gISyYt8ZiJ9781513812984.webp?v=1776379664","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/the-new-anabaptists-practices-for-emerging-communities-paperback","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}