From Belonging to Becoming: the power of loving people like Jesus did

From Belonging to Becoming: the power of loving people like Jesus did
Mike Clarensau (Author)
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Evangelism

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Many churches, even really good ones, have mastered the believe-and-become-before-you-belong paradigm of accepting people into their fellowship. We say: choose to believe what we believe, become like us in your behavior, and then you can belong here. One day, Mike Clarensau asked himself the question: "What if we put belonging first, like Jesus did?" Christ welcomed people to follow Him without proclamations of faith or fruits of repentance. When Mike acted on that thought, his view of people changed, and his church set about loving people unconditionally. The congregation put belonging ahead of believing and becoming. When it did, people's lives and the life of the church were powerfully transformed--and more than a few got saved.

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From Belonging to Becoming : The Power of Loving People Like Jesus Did, ISBN-13: 9781936699124, ISBN-10: 1936699125

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Many people grew up with the stories of Jesus' birth, preaching, healing, being crucified, and rising from the dead. For some, those stories developed into a way of life, but many others grew up and away from those stories. Many people wonder "What is the point of life?" 2000 years ago a man taught the importance of doing the right things and looking out for other people. He tapped into the power of God and brought healing to many. After Jesus died, Paul began to preach that Jesus was the Son of God and that he died for our sins. This message was easier to spread than what Jesus had preached. Millions of people became Christians because of Paul's message, but as the 20th century progressed, it began to seem dated, like it belonged to an era that is forever gone. Does that mean that the New Testament and the Bible itself no longer have anything to offer us? No! Jesus offered a timeless message that can bring love, joy, and peace into your life. This book can show you how.