Cultivating a community of the Holy Spirit: assessing missional identity among new members at Church of the Pilgrims in Washington, D.C.

Jeffrey K Krehbiel

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Cultivating a community of the Holy Spirit: assessing missional identity among new members at Church of the Pilgrims in Washington, D.C.

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Jeffrey K Krehbiel. Cultivating a Community of the Holy Spirit: Assessing Missional Identity Among New Members At Church of the Pilgrims In Washington, D.c. Columbia Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/75600158-e7a7-47ff-9672-3de97a4c2438?q=2004.

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J. K. Krehbiel. Cultivating a community of the Holy Spirit: assessing missional identity among new members at Church of the Pilgrims in Washington, D.C. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/75600158-e7a7-47ff-9672-3de97a4c2438?q=2004

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Jeffrey K Krehbiel. Cultivating a Community of the Holy Spirit: Assessing Missional Identity Among New Members At Church of the Pilgrims In Washington, D.c. Columbia Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/75600158-e7a7-47ff-9672-3de97a4c2438?q=2004.

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Jeffrey K Krehbiel

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This project explores the formation of a 'missional' identity among new members. Through a four-week Bible study exploring missional themes and a survey, participants in the study were asked to reflect on how their involvement in the life of the congregation shaped their perceptions. Three factors emerged as key in shaping a new member's identity: (1) the congregation's own publicly stated commitments and practices; (2) the strong and visible presence within the congregation of veteran members who visibly embody and model the life of Christian discipleship; and (3) participation in corporate worship, particularly the sacraments.

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