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Other Half of Church

Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation

by Jim Wilder, Michel Hendricks

  • Paperback
  • 240 pages
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers
  • 14 x 21.4 x 1.3 cm

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Looking for a new approach to Spiritual growth?

Other Half of Church employs a model of growth based on the two-sides theory of brain science

You'll find an approach to growth that encourages the whole heart and mind

A fascinating mix of brain science and spiritual growth, Other Half of Church offers a unique approach that helps build up the whole self.
Anna Hockley

Anna Hockley

Eden Christian Books Specialist

Could brain science be the key to spiritual formation?

Why does true Christian transformation seem fleeting? And why does Church often feel lonely, Christian community shallow, and leaders untrustworthy? For many Christians, the delight of encountering Christ eventually dwindles—and disappointment sets in. Is lasting joy possible?

These are some of the questions Michel Hendricks has considered both in his experience as a spiritual formation pastor and in his lifetime as a Christian. He began to find answers when he met Jim Wilder—a neurotheologian. Using brain science, Wilder identified that there are two halves of the Church: the rational half and the relational half. And when Christians only embrace the rational half, Churches become unhealthy places where transformation doesn't last and narcissistic leaders flourish.

In The Other Half of Church, join Michel and Jim's journey as they couple brain science with the Bible to identify how to overcome spiritual stagnation by living a full-brained faith. You'll also learn the four ingredients necessary to develop and maintain a vibrant transformational community where spiritual formation occurs, relationships flourish, and the toxic spread of narcissism is eradicated.

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  • Author

    Jim Wilder

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Moody Publishers

  • Published

    August 2020

  • Weight

    297g

  • Page Count

    240

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.4 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780802419637

  • ISBN-10

    0802419631

  • Eden Code

    5212320

JIM WILDER (PhD, Clinical Psychology, and M.A. Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary) has been training leaders and counselors for over 27 years on five continents. He is the author of nine books with a strong focus on maturing and relationship skills for leaders. His coauthored book Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You has sold over 100,000 copies in eleven languages. Wilder has published numerous articles and developed four sets of video and relational leadership training called THRIVE. He is currently executive director of Shepherd's House Inc., a nonprofit working at the intersection of brain science and theology, and founder of Life Model Works that is buidling contagiously healthy Christian communities through equipping existing networks with the skills to thrive. Dr. Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and has served as a guest lecturer at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, Point Loma University, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary and elsewhere.

MICHEL HENDRICKS (MDiv, Denver Seminary; BS, University of Colorado) has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty-five years. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. He has also served and trained peope in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. He is the author of Basic Training for Walking With Jesus and Intentional Apprenticeship. He and his wife, Claudia, have three adult children.

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    Angus Heron

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    Not yet read it but I was impressed with how quickly my order was processed and delivered, thank you. Angus

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    Rachel Glaser

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    An excellent book. Easy to read and useful in getting people to think differently about church. About the need to look at, and think about, the right brained activities - governing love, joy etc Most of the things we do - services, bible studies, prayer meetings etc are left brain activities. I have now bought several copies to share with other members of our congregation.

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