No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come As You Are Culture in the ChurchHow do we live out the message of Jesus in today's ever-changing culture? The church is facing its greatest challenge---and its greatest opportunity---in our postmodern, post-Christian world. God is drawing thousands of spiritually curious 'imperfect people' to become his church---but how are we doing at welcoming them? No Perfect People Allowed shows you how to deconstruct the five main barriers standing between emerging generations and your church by creating the right culture. From inspiring stories of real people once far from God, to practical ideas that can be applied by any local church, this book offers a refreshing vision of the potential and power of the Body of Christ to transform lives today. 'We now are living in a post-Christian America---and that means we must be rethinking ministry through a missionary mindset. What makes this book both unique and extremely helpful is that it is filled with real-life stories of post-Christian people becoming followers of Jesus---not just statistics or data about them.' Dan Kimball, Author, The Emerging Church '. . . John's 'get it' factor with people, lost or found, is something to behold! Reading this book filled me with optimism regarding the next generation of pastors and faith communities . . . ' Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church No Perfect People Allowed is a timely and necessary word for church leaders in a post Christian culture. John Burke serves up quite a tasty meal full of the rich nutrients that will strengthen the Body of Christ. Randy Frazee, Senior Pastor, Pantego Bible Church; Author, The Connecting Church and Making Room for Life |
Contents
Gods Story in Our Stories | 9 |
The Struggle for Emerging Generations | 13 |
The First Corinthian Church of America | 15 |
Results of the Postmodern Experiment | 29 |
The Struggle with Trust | 49 |
Creating a Culture of Dialogue | 51 |
Creating a Culture of Authenticity | 69 |
The Struggle with Tolerance 5 Come as You Are Creating a Culture of Acceptance | 87 |
The Struggle with Truth 9 The Humble Truth about Truth Creating a Culture of TruthTelling Humility | 167 |
Creating the Culture of Incarnational Truth | 185 |
Creating a Culture of Hope | 205 |
Creating a Culture of Sexual Wholeness | 223 |
Creating a Culture of Healing | 243 |
The Struggle with Aloneness | 265 |
Creating a Culture of Family | 285 |
The Struggle Forward | 301 |
Creating a Culture of Growth | 105 |
What about Other Religions? The Tolerance Litmus TestQ1 | 125 |
How Do You Feel about Gays? The Tolerance Litmus TestQ2 | 147 |
Acknowledgments | 315 |
Other editions - View all
No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come as You Are Culture in the Church John Burke Limited preview - 2005 |
No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come-as-You-Are Culture in the Church John Burke Limited preview - 2009 |
No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come as You Are Culture in the Church John Burke No preview available - 2007 |
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