{"product_id":"francis-of-assisi-movement-maker-howard-snyder-9781626985742","title":"Francis of Assisi, Movement Maker: The Unconventional Leadership of a Simple Saint","description":"\u003cb\u003e American Society of Missiology Series #66\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 13th century Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Movement breathed new life into the church, attracting tens of thousands of adherents. Yet within decades this movement split into clashing branches. Why?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince understanding Francis himself is key to understanding this history, Howard Snyder begins with Francis's life, conversion, and remarkable mission. He highlights aspects of the story not found in most Francis biographies and identifies key factors that illuminate movement dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Francis as an organizer opens new windows of understanding into Franciscan history. Snyder explains how Francis put together his movement and how he led--or on occasion did not lead. He shows why the Lesser Brothers multiplied so quickly, crossing multiple cultural barriers, spreading into Asia, Africa, and the Americas. He also explicates their conflicts and why they eventually fragmented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrancis of Assisi, Movement Maker\u003c\/i\u003e offers insights for today's church and its role in culture, including personal discipleship and the stewardship and healing of the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Snyder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 162698574X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626985742\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orbis Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.29h x 5.98w x 1.02d","brand":"Howard Snyder","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44756578500863,"sku":"9781626985742","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6fd652d6-df63-4964-b1cc-f7abfbdb1f59.jpg?v=1706593343","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/francis-of-assisi-movement-maker-howard-snyder-9781626985742","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}