The Mission Table: Renewing Congregation and Community

by Stephen P. Bouman

In a time of declining mainline Protestant church attendance, Bouman reminds us that the Holy Spirit is still very much at work. It is the mission of our churches to aid God's reconciling and restoring action in the world. This conversation on mission must involve everyone including laypeople, pastors, seminarians, and emerging congregational leaders. Each chapter contains scripture, questions, and activities, allowing for group study, reflection, and action. The goal is ultimately to help every member of the church to live as signs of the God who made the world and who will make all things new.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 2013

About the author

Bishop Stephen P. Bouman is executive director of Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He formerly was bishop of the Synod of Metropolitan New York.

Reviews

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Writing from his experiences as a parish pastor, synodical bishop, and director of a churchwide unit, Pastor Stephen Bouman offers stories and theological reflection on what the mission of the church looks like today. It is a short book and designed for group process, accessible without dumbing down the content. Bravo!