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It is a milestone even for a new experiential approach to theology. -- Dr Christian Hennecke, author and theologian, Head of the Pastoral Department, Diocese of Hildesheim, Germany\u003cbr\u003eIn this ground-breaking sequel to Church for Every Context, Michael Moynagh weaves together a wealth of insight from ‘fresh expressions’ practice and thinking to argue for a new approach. He moves past the church-planting model toward an approach to local church mission that discerns, recognises and empowers the new, living, innovative and self-giving communities which the Holy Spirit is already bringing forth. Highly recommended for practitioners, missiologists and theologians alike. -- Kirsteen Kim, Professor of Theology and World Christianity, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA\u003cbr\u003eChurch in Life takes Michael Moynagh’s work on fresh expressions to new levels. His thinking about innovation is key for churches which know they need to do something differently but don’t know how to approach it. It is ideal for those at the ‘coal face’ but also should be required reading for those making policy for the future of the Church.’ -- Revd Canon Dave Male, National Advisor for Pioneer Development, UK.\u003cbr\u003eThe future of the Church depends on it generating new forms and ‘fresh expressions’: the topic could not be more important.  Michael Moynagh has spent years reflecting on new ecclesial communities, and his writing is both theoretically rich and fully accessible.  Will these initiatives succeed?  Read the book and decide! -- David Voas, Professor of Social Science, University College London, UK\u003cbr\u003e\"Church in Life offers a practical theology of innovation. It weaves stories, Scripture and simple practices into a rich theological tapestry.  It offers hope for the post-Christendom church, integrating the theological conviction that God is making all things new with an impressive array of practical stories and contemporary research. I’ll be recommended it to funders, denominational leaders and pioneers in our New Mission Seedlings.” -- Steve Taylor,\u003cbr\u003eMike has been a great reflector for the church in the UK on cultural change and mission and fresh expressions of church. The book is over 400 pages long and offers a wealth of wisdom for those innovating in mission in the new landscape we find ourselves in. I wholeheartedly recommend it – Mike’s thinking and writing gets better and better. -- Anvil, Journal of Theology and Mission, Vol 34, Issue 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 1 - Emerging Communities  1. The Nature of Emergence 2. How Do New Ecclesial Communities Emerge? 3. Founding New Ecclesial Communities 4 Reinventing the Local Church 5. 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