the barnabas principle developing a generous ecclesiology the rt. revd. dr. steven croft bishop of...
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The Barnabas PrincipleDeveloping a generous ecclesiology
The Rt. Revd. Dr. Steven CroftBishop of Sheffield
SENDING BARNABASA GOOD MAN FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FAITH
HARD QUESTIONS ABOUT CHURCH
A relationship with Jesus
• “If “church” is what happens when people encounter the Risen Jesus and commit themselves to sustaining and deepening that encounter in their encounter with each other, there is plenty of theological room for diversity of rhythm and style, so long as we have ways of identifying the same living Christ at the heart of every expression of Christian life in common”
Archbishop Rowan Williams
Mark 3.14
“And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him and to be sent
out…..”
Up
InOut
Of
Worship
CommunityMission
Connexion
One
Holy
Apostolic
Catholic
Toblerone Church
UpUp
Up
Up
UpOut
OutOut
OutOut In
InIn
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Of
Connected in space
Connected through time and eternity
The Chicago Lambeth Quadrilateral
• Scripture• Baptism and the Eucharist• The Nicene and Apostles’ Creed• The threefold order of ministry
PewsOrdained ministersHymn booksPeopleA buildingA pulpitA printed bibleAn organA data projectorA font/baptistryCommunion vesselsA photocopierGuitarsThe risen Christ
SacramentsBishopsConnection and oversightAuthorised liturgyLay ministersSunday worshipCommitteesSmall groupsCoffeeFoodA choirRobesMission to the wider
community Notices
The Map and the Compass
A Christ Like Church
The Barnabas Principle:Developing a generous ecclesiology