The Body in Action moves ecclesiology beyond buildings, events, brands, and leadership platforms. Will Bourne explores belonging, gifts, authority, accountability, church harm, repair, doctrine, mission, culture, stewardship, and hope. The book invites readers to participate without surrendering conscience, honor leadership without creating untouchable leaders, and pursue unity without hiding truth.
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The Faith We Inherited · Volume 12 of 18 · Catalog 43172
The Body in Action
Ecclesiology
The Body in Action moves ecclesiology beyond buildings, events, brands, and leadership platforms.
Bourne Again Living Library · Catalog 43172
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The Body in Action moves ecclesiology beyond buildings, events, brands, and leadership platforms. Will Bourne explores belonging, gifts, authority, accountability, church harm, repair, doctrine, mission, culture, stewardship, and hope. The book invites readers to participate without surrendering conscience, honor leadership without creating untouchable leaders, and pursue unity without hiding truth.
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- How is this book different from The Church Reformed?
- Why do you distinguish the body of Christ from a religious institution?
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