{"product_id":"art-of-neighboring-paperback","title":"Art of Neighboring - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJay Pathak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDave Runyon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRandy Frazee\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce upon a time, people knew their neighbors. They talked to them, had cook-outs with them, and went to church with them. In our time of unprecedented mobility and increasing isolationism, it's hard to make lasting connections with those who live right outside our front door. We have hundreds of \"friends\" through online social networking, but we often don't even know the full name of the person who lives right next door.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique and inspiring book asks the question: What is the most loving thing I can do for the people who live on my street or in my apartment building? Through compelling true stories of lives impacted, the authors show readers how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to them. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book perfect for small groups or individual study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if Jesus meant that we should love our actual neighbors?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Jesus was asked to sum up everything into one command, he said to love God with everything we have \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e to love our neighbors as ourselves. Most of us have turned this simple idea of loving our neighbors into a nice saying, putting it on bumper stickers and refrigerator magnets and then going on with our lives without actually putting it into practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat would happen if every follower of Jesus took the Great Commandment literally? Is it possible that the solution to our society's biggest issues has been right under our noses for the past two thousand years? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Building relationships with our neighbors leads to better communities, better cities, and ultimately . . . a better world. I encourage you to read this book and to step outside your front door and start making a difference.\"--\u003cb\u003eKen Blanchard\u003c\/b\u003e, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe One Minute Manager\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLead Like Jesus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Our church spent a month studying and applying the principles found in\u003ci\u003e The Art of Neighboring\u003c\/i\u003e. It's simple yet powerful. I love this book and the impact it's had on our church.\"--\u003cb\u003eJohn Ortberg\u003c\/b\u003e, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"At the end of the day, community transformation is all about strategic neighboring. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Neighboring\u003c\/i\u003e is a great book and a useful tool that will help you engage your neighborhood in a meaningful way.\"--\u003cb\u003eBob Lupton\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eToxic Charity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Neighboring\u003c\/i\u003e is a tool that is helping government and faith-based leaders work together to serve their communities.\"--\u003cb\u003eReggie McNeal\u003c\/b\u003e, missional leadership specialist for Leadership Network \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Jay and Dave hold readers accountable to live out the Great Commandment in literal and creative ways. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Neighboring\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and necessary addition to any serious Christian's missional library.\"--\u003cb\u003eEd Stetzer\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Subversive Kingdom \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thought-provoking yet practical. The truths in the book have the potential to transform not only your life but also your entire community.\"--\u003cb\u003eMargaret Feinberg\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eScouting the Divine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sacred Echo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Neighboring\u003c\/i\u003e has united many of the churches in Duluth and has helped us to launch a neighboring movement. I'm excited about the influence it is having in my city and its potential to impact other cities around the country.\"--\u003cb\u003eDon Ness\u003c\/b\u003e, mayor of Duluth, Minnesota \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Neighboring \u003c\/i\u003eis at the forefront of a national movement to renew local communities. This book reminds us all of the value of pursuing relationships with the people who live around us.\"--\u003cb\u003eJohn McKnight\u003c\/b\u003e, co-director of the Asset Based Community Development Institute, Northwestern University\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Pathak\u003c\/b\u003e is the senior pastor of the Mile High Vineyard, located in a suburb northwest of Denver, Colorado. Prior to planting this church in 2001, he served at the Columbus Vineyard as a leader in its young-adult ministry, Joshua House, and as an intern to the senior pastor, Rich Nathan. Jay is a graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in philosophy and a graduate of the Vineyard Leadership Institute. He has spoken nationally and internationally for the Vineyard and other groups in both conference and classroom settings. Currently he serves on the National Board of Vineyard USA. Jay and his wife, Danielle, have two daughters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Runyon\u003c\/b\u003e helps faith, business, and government leaders work together in the Denver Metro area. He serves as the executive director of CityUnite and as a consultant for companies that have a desire to make a positive impact in their communities (cityunite.org). Previously, Dave served as a pastor for nine years at Foothills Community Church and The Next Level Church. In 2010 he led a neighboring movement that mobilized over 70 churches and 40,000 people in the Denver area. He graduated from Colorado State University, where he studied history and secondary education. He speaks locally and nationally encouraging leaders to collaborate for the good of their cities. Dave and his wife, Lauren, have four kids and do not plan to have any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52740022403379,"sku":"9780801014598","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/NEJ5VzZZUi90QU5CSmh5cHNtVk9jUT09.webp?v=1764061715","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/art-of-neighboring-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}