TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gibbs,Eddie
TI  - ChurchMorph: how megatrends are reshaping Christian communities 
T2  - Allelon missional series
SN  - 9780801037627 (pbk.)
AV  - BV600.3 .G527 2009
U1  - 270.83 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Grand Rapids, Mich.
PB  - Baker Academic
KW  - Church renewal
KW  - Church growth
KW  - Communities
KW  - Religious aspects
KW  - Christianity
KW  - Postmodernism
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-216) and index; Introduction -- Megatrends convulsing the western world -- Post-christendom churches -- Interlude : identifying the streams -- Fresh expressions -- The megachurch factor -- Urban engagement -- Resurgent monasticism -- Expanding networks -- The heartbeat of worship -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Distinctive features of morphing churches
N2  - Church observer Eddie Gibbs goes beyond an analysis of the causes to show how many churches and faith communities are actually breaking the downward trend. He expertly maps current converging church movements--emerging and missional churches, mainline renewal groups, megachurches, urban mission, new monasticism, alternative worship, and expanding networks--and offers a positive assessment of the reshaping of today's church. --from publisher description
ER  -