In this new study, veteran pastors Dan Cash and Bill Griffith tackle the reality of the changing Christian church in a rapidly shifting culture by turning to Scripture to explore eight paradigm shifts in the history of Christ’s gospel and its birth of the church. Beginning with Jesus’ parable of the new wineskins for new wine, Cash and Griffith suggest that God is inviting today’s church leaders to consider new ways of being the Body of Christ in the world. Perfect for an 8-week study in small groups or Bible studies, the chapters identify a key shift in the New Testament narrative and a related dynamic of change with its relevance for local congregations and their leaders. The eight topics New Wineskins—Bell curve of change Incarnation—Types of change Born Again—Obstacles to change Kingdom Manifesto—Process for leading change Old & New Covenants—Different approaches to change Resurrection—No quitting in the face of change Pentecost—Triggers of change Everybody Welcome—Rate or pace of change
Daniel M Cash is a minister living in Columbus, Indiana. In this current "free agent" chapter of ministry, Dan works as a hospital chaplain, interim pastor, teacher and writer.
Dan is co-author of three books: Dakota Dreams and Hoosier Homeland (a work of historical fiction circa 1915 homesteading), 8 Questions Jesus Asked: Discipleship for Leaders, and The Changing Church: Preparing Your Church for God's New Thing (both published by Judson Press).
Dan is an avid reader in the areas of leadership, church transformation and revitalization, spiritual formation, historical fiction, biographies, and some popular fiction.