A Council For The Global Church

Author : Massimo Faggioli
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451472097

Get Book

A Council for the Global Church by Massimo Faggioli Pdf

The Second Vatican Council ended in December 1965, but Vatican II is still happening in the global church. Catholicism has always had a universal claim, but the globalization of Catholicism as a truly world church became part of Catholic theology only thanks to that gatheringconvoked by Blessed John XXIIIof bishops, theologians, lay observers, ecumenical representatives, and journalists. Vatican II is the most important event in church history after the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, and this book demonstrates why it is the key to understanding Catholicism and its inner tensions today.

Author : Marlin VanElderen
Publisher : Wcc Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015032934104

Get Book

Introducing the World Council of Churches by Marlin VanElderen Pdf

Author : World council of churches
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2825418293

Get Book

Towards a Global Vision of the Church by World council of churches Pdf

Author : Steven D. Cone,Robert F. Rea
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567673077

Get Book

A Global Church History by Steven D. Cone,Robert F. Rea Pdf

How did the Christian Church originate, what journeys has it taken over two millennia, and how did it come to exist in its present, myriad forms? The answers to these questions form a tapestry of history that reaches from first century Palestine to the ends of the earth. This volume tells this rich story from an ecumenical perspective, drawing on both Eastern and Western historic sources in exploring the rise of Eastern Orthodoxy; the church across Asia, Africa, and the Americas; and the reformations of the Western Church; including the diversity of contemporary voices. The work benefits from many pedagogical features: - boxed text sections identifying central figures and points of debate - study questions for each chapter - chapter summaries - maps --charts --index Supplemented by over 400 illustrations, this book embraces the universality of historic and current Christianity, creating a single and comprehensive volume for students of Church history and systematic theology.

Author : Gaillardetz, Richard R.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608339952

Get Book

Ecclesiology for a Global Church by Gaillardetz, Richard R. Pdf

"With a new preface and conclusion, this edition relates the themes of the original volume to the ecclesiological developments under Pope Francis"--

Author : Max L. Stackhouse,Tim Dearborn,Scott Paeth
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802847102

Get Book

The Local Church in a Global Era by Max L. Stackhouse,Tim Dearborn,Scott Paeth Pdf

This important volume explores the implications of the emerging global society for the local church and its mission. Written by prominent scholars and missionaries, "The Local Church in a Global Era" examines the relation of Christian theology and ethics to global changes in the family, economics, technology, education, the media and other key spheres of life.

Author : Larry Miller
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666719598

Get Book

Let Mutual Love Continue by Larry Miller Pdf

The Global Christian Forum brings together the widest variety of global church families as an open space to foster mutual respect and address common challenges. Its Third Global Gathering of leaders took place in Bogota, Colombia in April 2018, at a time of increasing diversity and change in global Christianity. This book contains the papers, perspectives, and prayers from this significant event.

Author : Mark R. Francis
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814637623

Get Book

Local Worship, Global Church by Mark R. Francis Pdf

How would the history of Roman Catholic worship look if it were viewed first from the perspective of the “people in the pews” rather than through the deliberations of popes and church councils or the writings of theologians? How did the “common people” down through the ages understand what they were doing when they came together in worship—and was this understanding always the same as the “official” interpretation of the church authorities? In Local Worship, Global Church, Mark Francis explores the history of the liturgy from “the bottom up” rather than from “the top down” and comes to conclusions that complement our understanding of the history of the liturgy and its relationship to faithful Christians from the first century CE to our own time.

Author : Donald Fairbairn
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310097860

Get Book

The Global Church---The First Eight Centuries by Donald Fairbairn Pdf

Discover the Variety and Unity of the Early Church The Christian church of the early centuries spread throughout much of Asia, Africa, and Europe, spoke many languages, was situated within diverse cultural settings, and had varied worship practices; yet it maintained a vital unity on core teachings at the heart of the Christian faith. In The Global Church--The First Eight Centuries: From Pentecost through the Rise of Islam, author Donald Fairbairn helps readers understand both the variety and unity of the church in this pivotal era by: Re-centering the story of the church in its early centuries, paying greater attention to Africa, Turkey, and Syria, where most of the church's intellectual energy was nurtured Highlighting Christian communities outside the Roman Empire, as far afield as Persia and India, alongside those within it Identifying key events by their global, not merely Western, significance and taking into account early Christian interactions with other religions, particularly Islam The Global Church--The First Eight Centuries is an ideal introduction to the patristic era that broadens the narrative often recounted and places it more firmly in its varied cultural contexts. Students of the early church, formal and informal alike, will appreciate the fresh approach and depth of insight this book provides.

Author : World Council of Churches
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Christian sects
ISBN : IND:30000087213355

Get Book

A Handbook of Churches and Councils by World Council of Churches Pdf

It has often been said-and rightly so-that the World Council of Churches (WCC) is first and foremost a fellowship of churches. This book is a vivid illustration of that reality. The descriptions, lists, statistical data, and other information presented in these pages give a striking picture of the extent and diversity of this fellowship. It encompasses a Christian population of some 590 million people, in close to 150 countries in all regions of the world, comprised of over 520,000 local congregations served by some 493,000 pastors and priests, as well as countless elders, teachers, members of parish councils, and others. A Handbook of Churches and Councils is not simply a handbook of the member churches of the WCC. At all levels-global, regional and sub-regional, national, and local-member churches of the WCC interact with other churches which, for various reasons, are not formally part of the Council's membership. By combining in one volume all the conciliar and confessional bodies and their membership, this book demonstrates concretely the reach of the ecumenical movement and also shows how much broader it is than the WCC alone. It serves to remind us that ownership of the movement rests not only with the WCC but with all the partners, and ultimately with God.

Author : Christopher Craig Brittain,Andrew McKinnon
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780271081373

Get Book

The Anglican Communion at a Crossroads by Christopher Craig Brittain,Andrew McKinnon Pdf

Worldwide debates over issues of sexuality and gender have come to a head in recent years in mainline and evangelical churches, with the Anglican Communion—a worldwide network of churches that trace their practice to Canterbury and claim some 85 million members—among the most publicly visible sites of contestation. This thorough and compelling analysis of the conflicts within the Communion argues that they are symptoms of long-simmering issues that must be addressed when Anglican bishops and archbishops meet at the 2020 Lambeth Conference. To many, the disagreements over such issues as LGBTQ clergy, same-sex marriage, and women’s ordination suggest an insurmountable crisis facing Anglicans, one that may ultimately end the Communion. Christopher Craig Brittain and Andrew McKinnon argue otherwise. Drawing on extensive empirical research and interviews with influential Anglican leaders, they show how these struggles stem from a complex interplay of factors, notably the forces and effects of globalization, new communications technology, and previous decisions made by the Communion. In clarifying both the theological arguments and social forces at play as the bishops and primates of the Anglican Communion prepare to set the Church’s course for the next decade, Brittain and McKinnon combine sociological and theological methodologies to provide both a nuanced portrait of Anglicanism in a transnational age and a primer on the issues with which the Lambeth Conference will wrestle. Insightful, informative, and thought-provoking, The Anglican Communion at a Crossroads is an invaluable resource for understanding the debates taking place in this worldwide community. Those interested in Anglicanism, sexuality and the Christian tradition, the sociology of religion, and the evolving relationship between World Christianity and churches in the Global North will find it indispensable.

Author : David Keyes
Publisher : Eric Cherry
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Church and the world
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Most Like an Arch by David Keyes Pdf

Author : Nikki A. Toyama-Szeto,Femi B. Adeleye
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830834600

Get Book

Partnering with the Global Church by Nikki A. Toyama-Szeto,Femi B. Adeleye Pdf

In this new Urbana Onward minibook, Nikki Toyama-Szeto and Femi Adeleye look at how we can partner across cultures to address tricky issues like power, finances, transparency and trust, and develop new models for ministry that reflect the servant heart of God.

Author : Richard R. Gaillardetz,Catherine Clifford
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814634240

Get Book

Keys to the Council by Richard R. Gaillardetz,Catherine Clifford Pdf

As the church marks the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, too few Catholics have an adequate grasp of what the council contributed to the life of the church. The problem is understandable. The Second Vatican Council produced, by far, more document pages than any other council. Consequently, any attempt to master its core teachings can be daunting. There is a danger of missing the forest for the trees. With this in mind, Keys to the Council identifies twenty key conciliar passages, central texts that help us appreciate the Vision of the council fathers. Each chapter places the given passage in its larger historical context, explores its fundamental meaning and significance, and finally considers its larger significance for the life of the church today. Chapters include exploration of Sacrosanctum Concilium's demand for full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy; Lumen Gentium's eucharistic ecclesiology; Gaudium et Spes's vision of marriage as an intimate partnership of life and love; Nostra Aetate's approach to non-Christian religions; and more.

Author : General Board Global Ministries
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426754623

Get Book

Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016 - Mission by General Board Global Ministries Pdf

Depending on how a congregation is organized, the ministry area may be called global ministries, mission or outreach ministries. The role of this ministry area is to develop a continuous, year-round program of mission education. Leadership of this ministry area identifies the needs of the community, country, and world and engages the congregation in mission opportunities that seek to address these needs. It also seeks to expand your congregation’s mission and benevolence budget and ensure that your congregation is provided every opportunity to participate financially in God’s mission through the church. This guideline is designed to help implement the work of the ministry area. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more. To see a full list of Guidelines, search by typing keywords: “Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2013-2016,” and click “search”.