Reclaiming The Church

Author : J.J. Warren
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781501896071

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In Reclaiming Church, J.J. Warren continues his call to reaffirm the Church be welcoming to all, including young people like those he led at Sarah Lawrence College who “didn’t know God could love them because their churches said God didn’t.” The book addresses three points of importance to young people looking to be part of a church community, and a call: 1. The identity and nature of God 2. The role of Scripture in discerning God’s call 3. The author’s own experience of God, church, and identity In the final chapter, “We Are the Church,” Warren focuses on practical and positive steps for joining voices, being heard, building bridges, and working together for young people to reclaim Church in their lives. Key Features • Affirms to the LGBTQ community and those who love them that the Church is for all. • Inspires younger progressive people to stay within the Church and work to renew the call of ministry. • Explores the Church’s beginnings and emphasis on community. • Calls readers to focus on practical and positive steps to reclaim Church in their lives.

Author : John B. Cobb
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664257208

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What has happened to the once robust mainline church in the United States? Decrying the professionalization of theological education, Cobb calls for the church to return to its theological vocation so that its members can in turn resume their passionate commitment to faith.

Author : Matthew T. Kimbrough
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666722093

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Reclaiming the Church Family by Matthew T. Kimbrough Pdf

Why bother with church? Can't I follow Jesus on my own? Christians young and old struggle to answer these questions, believing Scripture says little about church life. But the Bible is far from silent. The New Testament envisions a vibrant church of devoted brothers and sisters adopted into God's family. The biblical image of the church family has the power to reshape everything our local churches do--the ways pastors lead, how members engage one another, what worship leaders sing, and much more. Now is the time to reclaim a biblical vision of the church as a family and reject the prevailing corporate-church paradigm assumed by church growth gurus. The church that thinks of itself as a family will learn to build meaningful relationships and show the unbelieving world how good church life can be.

Author : Wes Roberts,Glenn Marshall
Publisher : NavPress Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Church
ISBN : 1576834077

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Reclaiming God's Original Intent for the Church by Wes Roberts,Glenn Marshall Pdf

If you want a more vital union with God, a richer relationship with others, and a deeper sense of personal wholeness, learn how to look inside yourself and discover how God works real, liberating change when you live from the inside out. Includes a 12-week study guide.

Author : Carl E. Braaten,Robert W. Jenson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532616853

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Reclaiming the Bible for the Church by Carl E. Braaten,Robert W. Jenson Pdf

Front-ranking theologians speak out on the crisis of biblical authority and interpretation in the church, focusing in particular on the adequacy of the historical-critical method of hermeneutics. The essays in this volume address from various perspectives the notorious gap between the historical­ critical approach to the study of the Bible and the church's liturgical and dogmatic transmission of biblical faith. The authors, following the central theme suggested by Brevard S. Childs's "canonical method" of biblical interpretation, argue that the historical-critical method does not suffice of itself apart from faith and the church.

Author : Thom S. Rainer,Sam S. Rainer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805449372

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Essential Church? by Thom S. Rainer,Sam S. Rainer Pdf

Why do so many young adults (18 to 22) leave the church, and what will it take to bring them back? This important question is examined and duly answered in Essential Church?, a follow-up to Thom S. Rainer’s best-selling Simple Church cowritten this time with his son, research expert Sam Rainer. The book is based on a study of one-thousand so-called "church dropouts" who were interviewed about why they left. Their answers are quite surprising, having less to do with "losing their religion" and more about the desire for a community that isn’t made stale by simply maintaining the status quo. In turn, the Rainers offer churches four concrete solutions toward making their worship community an essential part these young people’s lives again: Simplify - develop a clear structure and process for making disciples. Deepen - provide strong biblical teaching and preaching. Expect - let members know the need for commitment to the congregation. Multiply - emphasize evangelism, outward focus, and starting new churches.

Author : Kelly A. Fryer
Publisher : Augsburg Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0806645962

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Reclaiming the '' L'' Word by Kelly A. Fryer Pdf

Reclaiming the "L" Word is a book about renewing congregations by recognizing and living out the core teachings of the Lutheran faith. Primarily written for those who call themselves Lutheran and, specifically, those who are members of ELCA congregations, this little book helps us answer these central questions: Who are we? What DOES it mean to be a Lutheran today, anyway? And, why does it matter. Inspirational, engaging, and challenging, this book is a must-read for pastors and congregational leaders!

Author : Kelly A. Fryer
Publisher : Lutheran Voices
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451412444

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Reclaiming the ''C'' Word by Kelly A. Fryer Pdf

God is up to something! God is on a mission to save and bless the world, and God calls the church to be part of this mission. That means getting focused, setting people free, taking action, expecting surprises, and being hopeful. A church on God's mission isn't a building or a building plus a pastor. It's people-people who carry out God's mission in the world. Building on her bestselling book, Reclaiming the "L" Word, Kelly A. Fryer gives practical advice on how to transform our idea of church and what that means for our lives as Christians.

Author : Kevin Makins
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493423460

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Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins Pdf

There are plenty of reasons to criticize, judge, and even walk away from the church. Many of us have been hurt and rejected. We may see church as insular and irrelevant. Despite this, Kevin Makins believes that the church still matters--perhaps more than ever. When Kevin was 23 and didn't know any better, he started a congregation with some friends who were on the edge of faith. Together they hoped to discover if the church was worth fighting for. In this brutally honest account, he shares their story of becoming a community of misfits, outcasts, and oddballs who would learn that, even with all its faults, the church is worth being a part of . . . and must be reclaimed for good. If you've been burned or burned out by the church, if you've been silenced or misunderstood, if you've left or never even joined in the first place, this candid, hopeful book is your invitation to consider what you miss out on when you give up on church--and what the church misses out on when it gives up on you.

Author : Jeff Lockyer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666724707

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Finding Our Way by Jeff Lockyer Pdf

What if the way the Church is "doing church" is the very reason the world is seeing less of Jesus in it every day? Beginning with the biblical basics, Jeff Lockyer walks readers through the underlying theology and practical application of how Southridge Community Church has approached ministry for nearly a quarter century. While providing a fresh approach to ministry, the book stimulates how to think-not what to think. It's written by a local church practitioner for local church practitioners. By providing clarity to the confused, it helps church leaders find their way. By providing practical examples delivered uniquely in multiple church contexts, it supports leaders in finding their own way. And, most of all, by re-framing the operation of the church around fostering full devotion instead of facilitating consumerism, it enables leaders of local churches to reclaim the lifestyle of Jesus among its people. It supports churches and leaders to find their Way-the Way of Jesus.

Author : Herbert W. Byrne
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781412010610

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Reclaiming Inactive Church Members by Herbert W. Byrne Pdf

This book is designed to provide assistance to pastors and church leaders on how to reclaim inactive church members. Actual real life illustrations are provided to show how some churches have made efforts to solve this problem.

Author : Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830836482

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Revolution of Values by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Pdf

2019 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award - Political and Social Sciences The religious Right taught America to misread the Bible. Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God's vision for faith in public life. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove explores how religious culture wars have misrepresented Christianity at the expense of the poor, and how listening to marginalized communities can help us hear God's call to love and justice in the world. He highlights people on the frontlines of issues ranging from immigration policy and voting rights to women's rights and environmental stewardship. Through these narratives, we encounter a recovery of values that upholds the dignity of all people. Rediscover hope for faithful public witness that serves the common good. Join the revolution.

Author : Fr. Blake Britton
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646800308

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Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton Pdf

Winner of a first-place award for a first time author and second-place in popular presentation of the faith from the Catholic Media Association. During the past five decades, the Second Vatican Council has been alternately celebrated or maligned for its supposed break with tradition and embrace of the modern world. But what if we’ve gotten it all wrong? Have Catholics—both those who embrace the spirit of Vatican II and those who regard it with suspicion—misunderstood what the council was really about? Fr. Blake Britton discovered the truth and beauty of the council while he was in seminary and he has witnessed firsthand the power of its teachings in the life of his own parish. In Reclaiming Vatican II—a partnership between Ave Maria Press and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries—Britton presses beyond the political narrative foisted upon the post-conciliar Church and contends that Vatican II was neither conservative nor liberal, but something much more beautiful and challenging. Britton clears up misconceptions about the council and reveals how—when properly understood and applied—it fosters a richer experience of being in the Church. Britton says Vatican II promotes a radical return to the Church Fathers and the Scriptures, holding both a commitment to tradition and the need for constant renewal in life-giving balance, recenters the Church on sacred liturgy and encourages both active participation and genuine encounter with transcendence, and charts a clear path for the Church’s renewal and empowers it for evangelism and transformative engagement with the world. Britton invites all Catholics to step beyond the polarization and embrace Vatican II as one of our greatest resources for being in the Church in a way that is faithful, engaged, and effective if we answer its radical call to worship and renewal.

Author : Hugh Rayment-Pickard,Steven Shakespeare
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781853117411

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The Inclusive God by Hugh Rayment-Pickard,Steven Shakespeare Pdf

This short, accessible and compelling book argues that an inclusive vision of God lies at the heart of Christian theology. Since the 1960s liberal theology has been driven by social justice issues and an ethic of tolerance. This has not been enough to check the rise of neoconservative theologies that now predominate in the Churches. Liberal theology now needs to stake a claim for the very identity of Christianity itself, showing how mainstream and inclusive values have always been a central strand of Christian thinking and represent the majority view.

Author : Robin Greenwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Church
ISBN : 0006272819

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