The Church of Tomorrow: Being a Christ Centred People in a Changing World

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Russian: The Russian language edition was primarily aired for a short period of time in the 1950s-1960s over the super-power station Radio Monte Carlo, which was beamed towards the USSR. The presenter was a Russian-language Hollywood presenter who translated the English scripts and then recorded the programs. Following the 1939 World's Fair in New York City, the broadcast was renamed The World Tomorrow, inspired by the theme of the fair, "the World of Tomorrow". In 1968, the Radio Church of God changed its name to the Worldwide Church of God. I disagree with his view that the church of tomorrow should replace all the depth that has previously been labelled as 'tradition' and wash over it with whatever makes people feel good. It is correct that outreach into communities should take the form of whatever relates to people, but this should not replace the core of the church. As the age of Christendom closes, John McGinley doesn't believe that further decline and cultural irrelevance are inevitable. Instead, he anticipates a new reformation, urging followers of Jesus and church leaders to recover a fresh vision of church. Laced with helpful quotes, all eight chapters of The Church of Tomorrow describe a key mark of the future Church, with each ending with a powerful "personal response". This is a timely and prophetic book, and should be read by all concerned not just that God's future Church has a mission, but also that God's future mission has a Church. I am full of hope because I see the new shoots of life that God is bringing to his Church. But the Church in England has been in decline for 70 years, so we can’t use our current pattern of church life as a model for the future. What God is doing is not a small tweak to the current model; he is dismantling his Church and reforming it. This will take decades not years, but if I’m right then it is vital we understand this and begin to join in with what God is doing even though it is uncomfortable. One of the hardest aspects of this is not knowing what it will look like, so I have focused on spiritual practices and patterns of life and relationship rather than structures. Rather than resisting change we have to open ourselves to God’s work, allowing him to lead us step by step.

When the congregation moved in December 1956, they relocated to yet another highly unique architectural wonder: a building that is referred to today as the iconic “dome church,” the “Egg Church,” and “Space Headquarters.” It has been the focus of many articles and interviews throughout its history and has been referred to as the church with a “space age architecture in an unexpected place.” John describes this book as an invitation to hold the plumb line of Scripture, the Church in revival in history and the rapidly growing Church around the world up against the Church that you and I belong to in the West and to note the differences. And if that sounds as though it could only generate a troubling conclusion, then don't worry: yes, this book is honest and real, but it's also a hope-filled and inspiring read. This book is shot through with prayer and testimony. It will stretch your mind, warm your heart and feed your soul.' Following Herbert Armstrong's death in 1986, the television program was presented by David Hulme, David Albert, Richard Ames, and Ronald Kelley, on a rotating basis until 1994, when doctrinal shifts in the Worldwide Church of God, and declining revenues, led to the program's cancellation. [5] Format [ edit ] McGinley’s writing style is punchy and provocative; Marsh’s is gentle and anecdotal. Both are convinced that today’s Church is called to fresh creativity and ancient fidelity.

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McLellan, Dennis (October 2, 2010). "Art Gilmore dies at 98; announcer was a familiar voice on radio, TV, movie trailers". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved January 23, 2012. a b "Herbert Armstrong, 93, Dies; Evangelist and a Broadcaster". the New York Times. January 17, 1986 . Retrieved October 9, 2017.

I love this book! It has made me praise God, weep and pray with new passion. It will give you fresh thinking, but also impart fresh hope, fresh faith and fresh courage. Jesus intended his Church to work with him - rewriting the history of individuals, communities and nations. But in the West the Church has become increasingly irrelevant. The burning question is, "How can we become what God originally intended us to be?" Scripture, church history, the current worldwide work of God and John's long experience of church leadership contain vital answers. Everyone has a part to play. Here's your chance to fully play yours.' Every September new future Priests (also known as Seminarians) start their training. Could you donate to support the transformative journey that they are undertaking? By sponsoring a future Priest and paying for his training you will be able to see the impact your donation is making as it ripples out and touches the community your Priest will eventually lead. You will be part of the journey, receiving news and updates, and your family will be in the Priest’s prayers as they train. THE Church in the West is in decline — but there are signs of hope, and God is at work in new ways. So says John McGinley, of the Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication and head of the Church of England’s Myriad initiative for church-planting. This book seeks to offer a manifesto for the rebirth of the Church. Each of its eight chapters focuses on one practice that, the author believes, will characterise the thriving Church of tomorrow. Library of Congress Motion Picture and Television Reading Room: Religion Collections in Libraries and Archives". Library of Congress.a b Wright, Jeff (September 18, 2003). "Controversial televangelist had roots in Eugene". The Register-Guard. Eugene, OR. ProQuest 377753970. There was a deep ache in my heart as I read The Church of Tomorrow, but it was a pain accompanied by a louder song of hope. The ache was a profound longing for the renewal we are desperate to see, but this book is far from a lament of the current situation. It is bursting with crystal clarity, inspirational hope, biblical wisdom and evocative storytelling, leaving me with no doubt that not only is change possible, but here is the encouragement we need to get there. John is the real deal. The Church of Tomorrow is soaked in the wisdom, lived-out experience and prophetic imagination of its author. I pray that it leads to explosive growth and creativity in the Church and many coming to faith in Jesus.' The World Tomorrow is a half-hour radio and television program which was sponsored by the Worldwide Church of God (originally known as the Radio Church of God) led by Herbert W. Armstrong. It originally ran from 1934 to 1994. [1] A 15-minute version of the radio program (under varied translations of The World Tomorrow) was broadcast in the French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish languages. There was a deep ache in my heart as I read The Church of Tomorrow, but it was a pain accompanied by a louder song of hope. The ache was a profound longing for the renewal we are desperate to see, but this book is far from a lament of the current situation. It is bursting with crystal clarity, inspirational hope, biblical wisdom and evocative storytelling, leaving me with no doubt that not only is change possible, but here is the encouragement we need to get there. John is the real deal. The Church of Tomorrow is soaked in the wisdom, lived-out experience and prophetic imagination of its author. I pray that it leads to explosive growth and creativity in the Church and many coming to faith in Jesus. - Phil Knox, author and head of mission to young adults at the Evangelical Alliance