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Table of Contents
About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series xi
Preface and Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction: Following Jesus into the Far Country—the Winter of Our Discontent xix
Signpost One: Post-Christendom 1
Into the Far Country: The Journey into Post-Christendom
Signpost Two: Missio Dei 16
With the Prodigal God: The Journey into God’s Mission
Signpost Three: Incarnation 31
On the Ground: The Journey into Everyday Life
Signpost Four: Witness 48
In the World: The Journey into the World
Signpost Five: Scripture 66
Living Our Story: Journeying by the Book That Is More Than a Book
Signpost Six: Gospel 83
Making All Things Right: The Journey into Redemption
Signpost Seven: Church 96
In Kingdom Communities: The Journey as the Body of Christ into the World
Signpost Eight: Prodigal Relationships 114
With Our Brokenness: The Journey Toward Sexual Redemption
Signpost Nine: Prodigal Justice 131
Among Our Neighborhoods: The Journey Toward Local Justice
Signpost Ten: Prodigal Openness 148
For the Good News: The Journey into Diverse Worlds
Epilogue: The Prodigal Returns 163
Notes 167
About the Authors 183
Index 185
