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# Nine core practices of the emerging church
- URL: https://www.dashhouse.com/20051210nine-core-practices-of-the-emerging-church-html/
- Published: 2005-12-10T00:03:41.000Z
- Updated: 2022-08-15T15:34:00.000Z
- Author: Darryl Dash
- Tags: Blog, Books, Emerging Church, #DashHouseCom, #wp

From *[Emerging Churches](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0801027152/dashhouse-20?ref=dashhouse.com)*, a book I’m currently reading. Nice summary [here](http://jesustheradicalpastor.blogspot.com/2005/12/so-you-want-definitions-gibbs-and.html?ref=dashhouse.com).

> 1\. Identifying with Jesus (and his way of life)  
> 2\. Transforming secular space (overcoming the secular/sacred split)  
> 3\. Living as community (not strangers in proximity at a church service)  
> 4\. Welcoming the stranger (radical and gentle hospitality that is inclusive)  
> 5\. Serving with generosity (not serving the institution called “church,” but people)  
> 6\. Participating as producers (not widgets in the church program)  
> 7\. Creating as created beings  
> 8\. Leading as a body (beyond control and the CEO model of leadership)  
> 9\. Merging ancient and contemporary spiritualities.