https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/contributors/shirley-f-clementShirley F. Clement retired as director of evangelism ministries at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, Nashville, TN, after many years of service. A diaconal minister from the Wisconsin Conference, she provided resources and support for evangelism leaders and was responsible for the Faith-Sharing Initiative and the Lay Witness Mission/Journey of Faith. She is the co-author of several resources for leaders.https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/the-faith-sharing-congregation<p>"In a society where many people search desperately for elusive 'family values,' this book roots hospitality where it belongs—in the graciousness of God," writes one reviewer.</p> <p>In <em>The Faith-Sharing Congregation</em>, Swanson and Clement reclaim the local congregation as the center of ministry and mission, demonstrating that evangelism is the responsibility of the entire congregation—clergy and laity—working together.</p> <p><em>The Faith-Sharing Congregation</em> suggests a threefold evangelism strategy that includes:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>sharing faith through the practice of genuine hospitality</li> <li>sharing faith through relationships and personal stories</li> <li>sharing faith through the "domestic church," the body of Christ</li> </ul> </div>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:25:56 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/the-faith-sharing-congregation