Purpose Driven MennoniteExploring God's Work in the World Missio Dei Series, Number 6 |
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In recent years a significant number of Mennonite congregations have taken advantage of Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life and The Purpose Driven Church to move beyond themselves in pursuit of God's purposes.
In order to better orient congregations who are considering the use of Purpose Driven resources, Craig Pelkey-Landes, Mennonite pastor and congregational consultant, interviewed Mennonite leaders who have used or studied these materials and report his impressions. Here are his findings and personal reflections on the matter.
About the Author
Craig Pelkey-Landes is an ordained pastor in Franconia Mennonite Conference. He and his wife, Tana, are currently planting a small missional community in southeastern Pennsylvania. Craig is president of CPL Communications, a marketing and public relations business, as well as a consultant with Design for Ministry, focusing particularly in the areas of communications and emerging church ministry.