Creating Space

Cultivating Environments for Disciples of Jesus to Thrive and Multiply

By: Bryan D. Sims, Craig W. Robertson

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Paperback | 29 October 2024

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Why the church continues to decline in almost every metric is the great contemporary dilemma of pastors and church leaders.

One thing is certain: The root cause for the lack of impact and fruitfulness of the church is a shortage of authentic disciples of Jesus.

Growth requires discipleship-not just any form of discipleship, though, but passionate discipleship.

And passion is a function of environment.

We thrive when we fit, when we have a strong sense of belonging, purpose, and shared mission in a community. When the conditions of mission align, everything changes-instead of pulling and struggling along, we are practically propelled forward.

Creating the right environment is essential if you are hoping to thrive and multiply.

When we begin to discover environments where we can dream about our contribution to the world-when we begin to see ourselves as an essential part of God's plan-we find

passion and energy to live a deeper sense of purpose and calling. Our work becomes meaningful, and our relationships become powerful.

With Sims and Robertson as guides, discover the transformative power of discipleship environments. Creating Space offers practical guidance on how to create environments

where disciples of Jesus can truly thrive and multiply. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, the authors explore the challenges facing the modern church and provide a

compelling vision for nurturing authentic, passionate spiritual disciples who embody the love and mission of Jesus.

The book emphasizes the importance of deep listening, accountable relationships, and intentional disciple-making environments that can ignite a movement of spiritual renewal

within churches and communities.

Through biblical wisdom, powerful narratives, and actionable tools, Creating Space equips leaders and laypeople alike to shift from maintaining programs to fostering transformative relationships.

Industry Reviews

Practical wisdom for transforming churches into disciple-making communities. --Alan and Debra Hirsch, founders of Forge Missional Training Network and Movement Leaders Collective

What an incredible offering! --Danielle Strickland, speaker, author, advocate

The authors invite readers to shift from passive observation to active participation in God's transformative work. --Romal Tune, VP for Strategic Partnership at TMS Global, author of God Graffiti, Love is an Inside Job, and I Wish My Dad

Practical, field-proven, and time-tested methods for creating thriving environments for sustainable change in people's lives. --Matthew Hartsfield, Lead Pastor of Bay Hope Church in Tampa Bay and author of Shouting at Jesus

An invitation into the kind of community life we all long for, the kind that welcomes and advances the Kingdom of God. --Carolyn Moore, founding pastor, Mosaic Church

Imagine what could happen if the local church were to live into this Kingdom concept! --Mike Schreiner, Lead Pastor, Morning Star Church, St. Louis, MO and author of Stride: Creating a Discipleship Pathway for Your Church

I have caught glimpses of called, equipped and released passionate apprentices of Jesus and their teams running loose in our church and community. --Jorge Acevedo, leadership coach, writer, speaker, retired pastor and author of Everybody Needs Some Cave Time

How are people moved to a spiritual place of wonder and curiosity? Intentional space must be created for that to happen. --Sandra Steiner Ball, Resident Bishop, Western Pennsylvania Conference, The United Methodist Church

A compelling vision for fostering authentic discipleship environments that ignite passion, purpose, and spiritual growth. --Rich Robinson, Co/Founder of Movement Leaders Collective and Creo and author of All Change

This work will make a lasting difference in the church to the glory of Jesus Christ. I highly recommend it. --Kenneth J. Collins Ph.D., an internationally recognized scholar in the fields of Historical Theology and Wesley studies

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