Apostolic networks link congregations together through personal relationships. They center around apostolic figures who have the ability to mobilize resources, make rapid decisions, and utilize charismatic gifts. Networks of churches organized in this way can respond to postmodernity and cultural innovation.This book takes the story of the emergence of apostolic networks in Britain from the visionary work of Arthur Wallis through the charismatic renewal into the full-fledged Restoration Movement of the 1980s. It covers the events of the 1990s, including the Toronto Blessing, and contains...

Terrific... This really is a readable, accessible introduction that takes account of some of the most recent Barth scholarship. It is highly recommended for those coming to Barth's work for the first time.' Oliver D. Crisp, Reader in Theology, University of Bristol 'Of the many introductions to Barth, this ranks as one of the best. The clarity and ease of its exposition of Barth's life and thought are exceptional, as is its alertness to the deep impulses of Barth's theology. As the book guides readers through the great sweeps of Barth's arguments, it conveys the excitement and provocation...