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Envisioning the Congregation, Practicing the Gospel

Reviewed by Terry Hinks.

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John Stewart begins his guidebook Envisioning the Congregation, Practicing the Gospel with a fascinating analysis of American culture and its influence on the life of mainstream Protestant congregations. He identifies six culturally driven mental models, including individualism, consumerism and deism, each at odds with the essence of the gospel. Emphasising ...