Winning the World

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e. Building a “tabernacle” not a “temple” mentality: moving, dynamic, changing, responsive, p. 41

2. Tradition of mission not of worship : adapts Garrison’s definition of CPM with a focus on house church networks , pp. 42-43

3. “Rabbits” not “elephants:” the need for a “spiritual rabbit plague,” (i.e., the focus on rapid, dynamic multiplication [ dynamism is the heart of Kreider’s vision ]), p. 45

4. “The most effective house church networks will be made up of cell-based house churches,” a structural understanding of NT era tradition of church, p. 46.

5. HCNs are compatible with the next generation which are looking for relationship, authenticity, freedom to be creative, and intergenerational connection , pp. 50-54.

6. Authentic spiritual tradition is transmitted through spiritual mothers and fathers who reproduce, birth a spiritual lineage , and create genuine inheritance among those who know and love God, pp. 55-62.

a. Relationships , not structure , is the significant factor in HCNs, p. 62.

b. Spiritual parenthood occurs either through “natural child birth” (leading people to Jesus) or through “adoption” through discipling, p. 63.

c. HCNs allow for “on-the-job training” for spiritual mothers and fathers, pp. 64-5.