The Church of Irresistible Influence by Robert Lewis

The Church of Irresistible Influence

Bridge-building Stories to Help Reach Your Community

Robert Lewis, Rob Wilkins, Bob Buford

Zondervan · Print & ebook · October 27, 2002

With compelling metaphors, Jesus described the church and its impact on the world: a city set on a hill, inescapably visible.

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Genres
Church Growth, Evangelism Guides, Ecclesiology
Published
Zondervan, October 27, 2002

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With compelling metaphors, Jesus described the church and its impact on the world: a city set on a hill, inescapably visible. A lit lamp brilliantly illuminating the darkest room. And indeed, filled with the Holy Spirit, the early church demonstrated a spiritual energy and depth that transformed the surrounding culture. Don’t let your church settle for less!

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Using bridges as a metaphor for “irresistible influence”--or i2, as he calls it--Robert Lewis shows how your church can become a strong, well-traveled link between heaven and earth in your community. - In this engaging and uplifting book, Lewis tells the stories and shares the experiences and lessons of Fellowship Bible Church to show: - What it will take to reconnect your church with your community. - The how-to’s of “incarnational bridge building” - True stories of i2 in action - How to expand the i2 effort through new partnerships and adventures - Requirements of the church in the 21st century Discover how the power of incarnational bridge-building can impact your church and your community at the annual Church of Irresistible Influence conference.

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Ecclesiology67%
Church Growth57%
Evangelism Guides47%

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Publisher categories

  • Christian Social Issues
  • Evangelism Guides
  • Christian Apologetics
  • Church Growth
Authors
Robert Lewis, Rob Wilkins, Bob Buford
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
October 27, 2002
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Christian Social Issues