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07092014 chapel a encountering god 1
The document discusses three main topics for a church: knowing God through spiritual growth, being a supportive community for each other, and welcoming children as important members of the congregation.
07092014 chapel a encountering god 1
- 2. Knowing God BeingCommunity in the Community Being a Child-Friendly Church
Editor's Notes
- #4 The metaphor of mending nets speaks of the things we need to do, in order to do the things we’re made to do…
- #5 Christian Schwarz outlines 9 ‘styles’ of spirituality. The first is Enthusiastic – celebrating the power of God in our lives through the work of the Holy Spirit
- #6 Scripture-centred – applying the Word of God in our lives through practical study of the Bible
- #7 Rational – Understanding the nature of God through study, thought and reflection
- #8 Doctrinal – Thinking rightly about God by seeking the truth
- #9 Evangelistic – Sharing the Grace of God with others as a way of knowing God more deeply
- #10 Mystical – resting in the presence of God
- #11 Sensory – Enjoying the works of God by appreciating beauty and creation
- #12 Ascetic – shaping our lives for God as we learn disciplines that bring us close to God.
- #13 Sacramental – expressing the incarnation of God through ritual, sacrament and liturgy