Blending new members into the life and mission of the church

Colon R Brown

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Blending new members into the life and mission of the church

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Colon R Brown. Blending New Members Into the Life and Mission of the Church. McCormick Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4ea78b76-a99d-494b-b27f-c29f373196d2.

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C. R. Brown. Blending new members into the life and mission of the church. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4ea78b76-a99d-494b-b27f-c29f373196d2

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Colon R Brown. Blending New Members Into the Life and Mission of the Church. McCormick Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4ea78b76-a99d-494b-b27f-c29f373196d2.

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Colon R Brown

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Abstract

The theological principle undergirding this study maintains that the church is a community blending its experiences of God's loyalty with human relationships. The challenge facing the church is to incorporate new members into its life and mission through a process of blending past faith histories and experiences with present needs, goals, and expectations in such a way that a commitment evolves giving direction to the future. By examining the biblical witness, blending families, and organizational development, a blending process which shapes identity emerges. The conclusion of this study is that the church is essentially a community blending its experience of God's loyalty with human relationships through the church's process of incorporating new members into its life and mission.

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