The Power of Story to Change a Church (L29)

Vaughan S Roberts explores the biblical foundation of stories and encourages leaders to consider how story sharing can impact their church.

The stories we tell can shape us and the communities to which we belong. Jesus knew this, making imaginative use of story and parable to both convey his teaching and rework the very narrative of God’s people.

This booklet contends that the process of telling and sharing stories can be fundamental in shaping a church’s identity, meaning, relationships and future direction. It examines the biblical, ecclesial, and missional setting for story and sets outs ways for leaders to introduce story sharing in church.

The Grove Leadership Series is a partnership between CPAS and Grove Books, offering fresh thinking and ideas to ensure the difference leadership makes is biblical, thoughtful and practical. Grove Booklets are fast moving explorations of Christian life and ministry: 'Not the last word ... but often the first'.