Intimacy & MissionInternational Community as Crucible for Radical Discipleship by Luther E. Smith, Jr. |
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Is radical discipleship really possible today? With all the competing demands we face, can the church empower us to fully respond to God's call? Can the church rise far enough above the demands of institutional survival to live out a radical gospel?
Intimacy and Mission invites readers into Christian communities working at answering such questions.
The author offers a carefully researched yet accessible study of five religious communities -- Church of the Messiah, Koinonia Partners, Patchwork Central, Sojourners, and Voice of Calvary. He shows how the experience of these communities can help local congregations discern possibilities for radical discipleship.
By revealing not only the strengths of intentional community but also the struggles experienced by each of the five communities, Smith has also created a fascinating human-interest narrative.
About the Author
Luther E Smith, Jr. is associate professor of church and community at The Candler School of Theology of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a Ph.D. in American studies from St.Louis University.