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Do you agree that Christianity is more effective as a movement than as an institution in evangelizing non-believers? This book explains why that always has been true. Are you engaged in designing a church growth strategy? Rather than reinvent the wheel, learn from others. Study this account of an exceptionally coherent and effective strategy that won the west. --Lyle E. Schaller, AuthorGeorge Hunter III imaginatively applies what he takes to be the major themes of the Celtic Christianity practiced in the British Isles between the fifth and tenth centuries to the situation facing churches in the secularised western world today. --Ian Bradley, University of St AndrewsDr. Hunter has written a rare manuscript in that it is both informative and interesting reading. Those of us who take the Great Commission seriously will learn from this scholarly effort why the old methods of evangelizing no longer work. --William H. Hinson, First United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas
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George G. Hunter III is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Asbury Theological Seminary’s School of World Mission and Evangelism, where he served as Dean for 18 years and Distinguished Professor for 10 years. He served as the founding dean of Asbury's E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism. A sought-after speaker and workshop leader, he is one of the country's foremost experts on evangelism and church growth. He has written over a dozen books, including How To Reach Secular People, Church for the Unchurched, The Celtic Way of Evangelism, Leading & Managing a Growing Church, Radical Outreach: The Recovery of Apostolic Ministry and Evangelism, Christian, Evangelical and . . . Democrat?, The Apostolic Congregation: Church Growth Reconceived for a New Generation, and The Recovery of a Contagious Methodist Movement—all published by Abingdon Press.
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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Abingdon Press; 10th Revised edition edition (October 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1426711379
ISBN-13: 978-1426711374
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“When the people know that the Christians understand them, they infer that maybe the High God understands them too.†Hunter tells the story of Patrick, who was enslaved by the Celtic people, escaped, was granted Bishop status by the church, and took the Gospel back to those who enslaved him. Hunter believes the contrasting ways the Celtic movement separated itself from the Eastern/Roman tradition of Christianity (the Presentation-Decision-Fellowship model) contributed to all of Ireland becoming substantially Christian in just two to three generations. For example, Celtic Christians evangelized as a team prepared by a fivefold structure of experience (p48) meant to: root your consciousness in the gospel and Scriptures, to help you experience the presence of the Triune God and an empowered life, help you discover and fulfill your vocation, and give you evangelistic opportunities. Adopting a different model of Fellowship first, then Ministry to and Conversations with, followed then by Belief and an invitation to Commit is the Celtic way of Evangelism. For most people, belonging comes before believing--Hunter unpacks ways to help you make this happen in your community.
I read this after reading Unbinding the Gospel by Martha Grace Reese which I think is the definitive, must read for those want to build a vibrant faith community. The author of this book bases his approach to evangelism to that he understands St. Patrick took when he successfully evangelized the Irish centuries ago. I must admit that this was a harder read than Unbinding and I found myself skimming through some sections but there were some very good ideas in amongst the history.Hunter focused on the un-churched in a significant way. Unbinding hinted at it in some words to the effect that we as church people do not relate to the un-churched and do not understand them – and who after all are the audience for evangelism. He is more specific in his description with some of the following adjectives:Peer driven, right brained, neo-barbarian, lacked the etiquette, the refinement, the class, and the other traits of “civilized peopleâ€, looking for life in all the wrong places…His thesis is that the Irish of Patrick’s time were exactly the same and the same kind of approach that he (Patrick) used will be successful today. He speaks about the need for spirituality:• Many church leaders have discovered an interest in Celtic spirituality because the spiritual formation crisis in the majority of active church members has become undeniable.• The faith that is in many church attendees is as much American folk religion as Christianity… “What’s in it for meâ€â€¢ So there is more interest today in the spiritual formation of the people of God than at any other time anyone can remember.He then speaks to the "monastic communities" which he credits as the catalysts for successfully connecting with the Irish pagans:The community incorporated:• Voluntary periods of solitude.• Having a “soul friend†with whom one had an intimate spiritual relationship.• Small groups• Common life, meals, work, learning, biblical recitation, prayers, ministries, worship• Gaining experience ministry and witness, experiencing God’s presence, helping find spiritual vocation (gifts?)• Frequent imaginative prayer in all settingsMy major take from this book is that we need to understand that those who have not been part of the church community are understandably "different". He believes that we need to reach out to the un-churched with ideas like the following guiding principles:• When the people know that the Christians understand them, they infer that maybe Christianity’s High God understands them.• We need to address the middle level issues of life, not the basics or the transcendent. “Many people live much of their life anxious about the near future, the crises of their present live, and even the unknowns of the past. To be specific, the mother whose son faces a court trial, the laid-off father who cannot make the mortgage payment, the teen who experiences new hormones…• The Celtic Christians “Christian faith and community addressed life as a whole†and did it well. “ It helped common people live and cope as Christians day by day in the face of poverty, enemies, evil forces, nature’s uncertainties, and frequent threats from many quarters.â€I see this as a supplement to Unbinding the Gospel with the same major themes but with a real emphasis on understanding the needs of those who are not part of the faith community.
This book, and the history it offers is simply terrific. Well written and very enjoyable for what could be a dry topic. There are plenty of terrible books out there that present a make-believe version of "Celtic" spirituality and Christianity, but this is the real deal. Inspiring vision of Irish monasticism and how both the community life and that of the hermits illuminated the population intellectually, spiritually and guided them towards inspiring the rest of Europe. If you want a good read on something "Celtic" and actually Christian, get this book.
Dr. Hunter's exploration of the Celtic church's planting and spread is incredibly down to earth but insightful. He makes a compelling case for team based ministry that does the work to span the growing cultural gap between churches and the scores of "new barbarians" who fill out towns and cities. By engaging in conversation with them, understanding them, and then building upon what is already true, they can be reached. What we must do is put aside our desire for them to look just like us, and take the bold step to engage them in timely and relevant ways on their turf.
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