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Reclaiming the Great Commission describes a biblically based model that can restore the missionary power of first-century Christianity to twenty-first century denominations and their congregations. Based on shared vision and mission, the model can guide the members of any congregation or denomination into deeper and broader evangelism, an enhanced experience of community, and a renewed hope of personal and spiritual transformation.

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Payne has become known as an expert in church missions and growth with the publication of his book Reclaiming the Great Commission. (Houston, TX Chronicle, 2/2/02) Readers looking for a how-to guide will not be disappointed. (Anglican Theological Review, 3/02) A model for all Christian churches . . . an uncomplicated and doable plan of evangelization that can revitalize listless and moribund congregations. (The Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza, Bishop of Galveston-Houston, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops) Reclaiming the Great Commission offers a message of hope and a plan of action for those who are concerned about the future of the Church. It chronicles the success of a biblically based vision of mission and community that has the potential to bring about the much-needed transformation of all churches at all levels. An inspiring and important read for clergy and laity alike. (The Most Reverend and Right Honorable George L. Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury) This is a truly important book. Those who want to transform their mainline congregations and denominations from maintenance to mission will find a game plan concrete enough to implement. Passionately argued, solidly grounded, battle-tested in real life-here's real cause for hope! (Bob Buford, founding chairman, Leadership Network) Comprehensive and compelling. . . . I highly recommAnd this as a resource for those striving to build up the Body of Christ. (Frank T. Griswold, Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Church) Which is the higher priority-taking care of today's members or reaching the unchurched? If you choose the second, this book explains how your denominational regional judicatory can be transformed to make that happen. (Lyle E. Schaller, parish consultant) The Episcopal Diocese of Texas has done a 180! AttAndance, membership, giving, and mission are all on the upswing. What is proposed in this book is not a new paint job but a major renovation that is remarkably aligned with the first-century church. (The Rev. Dr. David G. McKechnie, Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston) An inspiring gift . . . The exciting expectations described in this book have given me a new sense of hope. (Bishop John Wesley Hardt, Bishop-in-Residence, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University) A valuable contribution to fellowships of believers everywhere . . . the model should work for congregations in any denomination or independent situation. (Jess C. Fletcher, chancellor, Hardin-Simmons University) A fascinating, thoughtful, and much-needed how-to book on the revitalization of the Episcopal Church-in fact, it's about all Christian churches. George and I highly recommAnd this book. (Barbara Bush) This book provides a faithful, gospel-centered, visionary, and practical direction showing how the Church of Jesus Christ can move from maintenance to mission and embrace the new century with apostolic commitment and joyful expectation. (The Right Reverend Herbert Thompson, Jr., Episcopal Bishop of Southern Ohio) A church with bishops or a congregational polity can learn valuable insights for enabling the church to become an alive mission movement in a dynamic change from a maintenance mode using the experiences described in this book. (J. Woodrod Hearn, Bishop The United Methodist Church)

Payne has become known as an expert in church missions and growth with the publication of his book Reclaiming the Great Commission. (Houston, TX Chronicle, 2/2/02) Readers looking for a how-to guide will not be disappointed. (Anglican Theological Review, 3/02)

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BISHOP CLAUDE E. PAYNE, D.D., has been the Episcopal Bishop of Texas since 1995, after having served as long-term rector of two Texas congregations. He lives in Houston, Texas. HAMILTON BEAZLEY, Ph.D., is associate professor of administrative sciences at The George Washington University. His areas of expertise are servant-leadership, emotional intelligence, and spirituality in organizations. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.

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