This book is based on the Workshops conducted in the past and a Study done in different congregations all over the country. The book emphasizes that the local congregation is the lay movement, which is the Hope of Indian Church. When the local congregations engage themselves in the fourfold ministry, i e Worship, Nurture, Witness and Service, with active participation of the least of the members and facilitated by the Pastors, they become effective in their ministry in fulfilling the mission of God.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Purna Chandra Jena
PURNA CHANDRA JENA is a Social Activist. He is associated with a number of Social Action Groups and Movements in the country, while organizing Traditional Marine Fisher Folk, Dalits, Adivasis and Unorganised Workers, particularly in Orissa and Chattisgarh. His rich experience with people enabled him to write a number of theological reflections on issues that affect the common people, their struggles, hopes and aspirations for a better life and society. Since 2002, he is with NCCI engaged in a programme on Local Congregations Empowerment, within the Member Churches of NCCI.
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