{"product_id":"francis-of-assisi-movement-maker-the-unconventional-leadership-of-a-simple-saint-paperback","title":"Francis of Assisi, Movement Maker: The Unconventional Leadership of a Simple Saint - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHoward Snyder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e American Society of Missiology Series #66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 13th century Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Movement breathed new life into the church, attracting tens of thousands of adherents. Yet within decades this movement split into clashing branches. Why?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince understanding Francis himself is key to understanding this history, Howard Snyder begins with Francis's life, conversion, and remarkable mission. He highlights aspects of the story not found in most Francis biographies and identifies key factors that illuminate movement dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Francis as an organizer opens new windows of understanding into Franciscan history. Snyder explains how Francis put together his movement and how he led--or on occasion did not lead. He shows why the Lesser Brothers multiplied so quickly, crossing multiple cultural barriers, spreading into Asia, Africa, and the Americas. He also explicates their conflicts and why they eventually fragmented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrancis of Assisi, Movement Maker\u003c\/i\u003e offers insights for today's church and its role in culture, including personal discipleship and the stewardship and healing of the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUS$30.00\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Christian History\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Christianity \/ Saints \u0026amp; Sainthood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Christian Ministry \/ Missions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward A. Snyder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANCIS OF ASSISI, MOVEMENT MAKER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Unconventional Leadership of a Simple Saint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Society of Missiology Series #66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN 978-1-62698-574-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover art: Detail from \"The Death of St. Francis\" by Giotto (1325)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover design: Regina Gelfer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eORBIS LOGO\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward A. Snyder\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD in historical theology from the University of Notre Dame. His denominational affiliation is Free Methodist, and he has pastored churches in Detroit, São Paulo, and Chicago. He has taught at a number of seminaries including Asbury Theological Seminary, KY, and Tyndale Seminary, Toronto. He has served as visiting director, Manchester Wesley Research Centre, England. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Problem of Wineskins: Church Structure in a Technological Age\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSalvation Means Creation Healed\u003c\/i\u003e (with Joel Scandrett).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.29 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758959919392,"sku":"9781626985742","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/37a444185d0725244ce0f4a2180ef0ed.webp?v=1780139995","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/francis-of-assisi-movement-maker-the-unconventional-leadership-of-a-simple-saint-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}