{"product_id":"creating-space-bryan-d-sims-9781963265330","title":"Creating Space: Cultivating Environments for Disciples of Jesus to Thrive and Multiply","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy the church continues to decline in almost every metric is the great contemporary dilemma of pastors and church leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne thing is certain: The root cause for the lack of impact and fruitfulness of the church is a shortage of authentic disciples of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth requires discipleship-not just any form of discipleship, though, but passionate discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd passion is a function of environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe thrive when we fit, when we have a strong sense of belonging, purpose, and shared mission in a community. When the conditions of mission align, everything changes-instead of pulling and struggling along, we are practically propelled forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating the right environment is essential if you are hoping to thrive and multiply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen we begin to discover environments where we can dream about our contribution to the world-when we begin to see ourselves as an essential part of God's plan-we find\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epassion and energy to live a deeper sense of purpose and calling. Our work becomes meaningful, and our relationships become powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Sims and Robertson as guides, discover the transformative power of discipleship environments. Creating Space offers practical guidance on how to create environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewhere disciples of Jesus can truly thrive and multiply. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, the authors explore the challenges facing the modern church and provide a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecompelling vision for nurturing authentic, passionate spiritual disciples who embody the love and mission of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book emphasizes the importance of deep listening, accountable relationships, and intentional disciple-making environments that can ignite a movement of spiritual renewal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewithin churches and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough biblical wisdom, powerful narratives, and actionable tools, Creating Space equips leaders and laypeople alike to shift from maintaining programs to fostering transformative relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bryan D. Sims, Craig W. Robertson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1963265335\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781963265330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Invite Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/29\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.29d","brand":"Bryan D. Sims","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46233301745919,"sku":"9781963265330","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c1af48f0-f16a-4bdb-95ac-832b79c9ebae.jpg?v=1728992635","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/creating-space-bryan-d-sims-9781963265330","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}