What is commonly known as DNA today was called "...so pretty!" when it was discovered years ago, and over the course of his ministry, author Leonard Sweet has discovered that this divine design also informs God's blueprint for the church. In this SEMInal work, he shares the woven strands that form the church: missional, relational, and incarnational. Sweet declares that this secret is So Beautiful! Using the poignant life of John Newton as a touchstone, Sweet calls for the re-union of these three essential, complementary strands of the Christian life. Far from a novel idea, Sweet shows how this structure is God's original intent and shares the simply beautiful design for His church.
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"My favourite of Len's books - challenging and affirming apologetic on the missional, relational and incarnational life found in God, Jesus, humanity, creation and the Church. Should be required reading in every seminary, everywhere. A call to re-orient ourselves to beauty."
— Colleen (5 out of 5 stars)
" Great book, a must read for any who believe that the body of Christ is to be more than it currently is in the West today. "
— Randal, 6/9/2013" Excellent book, a little deep for my mind. "
— Dennis, 1/20/2012" Did not like this. Could not even finish it. "
— Bonnie, 4/6/2011" Another thought provoking book by Sweet. MRI as not the call of the church but who/what the church truly is "
— Larry, 2/27/2011" Did not like this. Could not even finish it. "
— Bonnie, 7/19/2010" Great book, a must read for any who believe that the body of Christ is to be more than it currently is in the West today. "
— Randal, 6/4/2009Leonard Sweet, PhD, holds the E. Stanley Jones chair at Drew University. Founder and president of SpiritVenture Ministries, he also serves as a distinguished visiting professor at George Fox University. He is a leading figure in the emerging church movement and a major figure in discussions about Christianity’s transition to postmodernity. He is a popular speaker and has written numerous books, including Jesus Drives Me Crazy, SoulTsunami, SoulSalsa, and Carpe Mañana.
Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and is an Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.