{"product_id":"small-on-purpose-life-in-a-significant-church","title":"Small on Purpose: Life in a Significant Church","description":"Small on Purpose: Life in a Significant Church is a joyful and\nhonest look at the kingdom-enriching characteristics of small\ncongregations. Lewis Parks demonstrates how to see and build upon those\nstrengths. His premise is not better\/worse. Instead, Parks shows us how\nlife in a small congregation is profoundly significant and the important\nrole these churches play. This book includes clear instructions on how\nleaders can streamline ministry to maximize the unique and powerful\ncontributions small churches make in their communities. This book is\ninspiring and practical, a refreshing point of view for the church and\nchurch leaders.\n\n“Small on Purpose reimagines what it means to be a\ncongregation of ninety, sixty, or thirty by not focusing on size. I\nespecially appreciate Lewis Parks’s attention to why ‘soul care’ is\ncritical for congregations under 150 as a means of discipleship and\noutreach. Parks sees soul care as a countercultural act that creates\nmeaning for many who are seeking family-like relationships. This book\nchallenges all congregations to take seriously the small things they are\ndoing—like soul care—as a compelling way to move into the future.” —F.\nDouglas Powe Jr., Managing Director for The Institute for Community\nEngagement, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington DC; author of New\nWine, New Wineskins and Not Safe for Church from Abingdon Press\n\n“Lewis\nParks writes with pitch-perfect tone about the life of small churches.\nHe appeals to the experience of smaller congregations as gathering\nplaces of worship and service. There he sees signs of the Spirit moving,\nof tradition revivified through song and word, of pastoral care shared\nacross a congregation. Above all, he offers transformative words and\nperspectives with which small churches can claim their distinctive\nwitness.” —Thomas Edward Frank, University Professor and Chair of the\nDepartment of History, Wake Forest College, Wake Forest University,\nWinston-Salem, NC\n\n“In a time when the culture is becoming more\nand more individualistic, Lew Parks strikes a chord for the great value\nof the gathered community of faith that is strengthened week by week\nthrough their faithfulness to the gospel and to one another. Gather in\nyour small church and read this together. Your life and your community\nwill be enriched.” —Bill McAlilly, Bishop, Nashville Area Episcopal\nOffice, The United Methodist Church\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1501827324\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1501827324.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Parks, Lewis A.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43389474766909,"sku":"BVV.1501827324.VG","price":10.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1501827324-0.jpg?v=1784756316","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/small-on-purpose-life-in-a-significant-church","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}