Monday, August 29, 2005
Purpose-Driven, Practice-Driven
Religion News Service reports (below) on the launch of www.40Lives.com, a website for mainline churches who want to study “The Purpose-Driven Life” in their congregations.
For churches seeking a series of in-depth resources on integrating church life and daily life, we highly recommend, Dorothy Bass’ Practicing Our Faith initiative at www.practicingourfaith.org, which wisely and faithfully integrates Scripture, tradition, meaning, and practice. The related series of POF books are ideal for Bible study—readable, provocative, and discussable in small groups. Also see our Vital Worship feature story on Bass and the practice of Sabbath rest.
‘MAINLINE CHURCH’ BIBLE STUDY INTERPRETS ‘THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE’ AT http://WWW.40LIVES.COM
August 24, 2005—There is a new “Purpose” Bible Study for mainline churches. 15% of the Purpose-Driven audience includes Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Reformed & Episcopalian members.
- Many mainline churches have grudgingly used the Purpose-Driven resources in spite of theological differences.
- They participate in Purpose-Driven campaigns because people are already reading the book. Churches want an opportunity to interpret its message.
- Rick Warren recently announced that “The Purpose-Driven Life” has sold a record 30 million copies (worldwide) and ten percent of American churches have participated in some form of “40 Days of Purpose” campaign (Leadership Conference with Bill Hybels on August 10th). The book and campaigns have left many folks hungry for more.
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