The Glass Church

Author : Mark T. Mulder,Gerardo Martí
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813589053

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The Glass Church by Mark T. Mulder,Gerardo Martí Pdf

For most of his life, the megachurch ministry of Robert H. Schuller in Orange County, California, displayed an apparent strength that betrayed none of the fractures that lay below the success-oriented surface. Yet, when tested and stressed in the late 2000s, the ecclesial structure's accumulated fragility proved to be catastrophic. Drawing on extensive data gathered from archives, interviews, and ethnographic observation, The Glass Church examines the spectacular collapse of The Crystal Cathedral to better understand both the strength and fragility of Schuller's ministry. The apparent success of the ministry obscured the many tensions that often threatened its future. Certainly, all churches depend on a mix of constituents, charisma, and capital, yet the size and ambition of large churches like Schuller's Crystal Cathedral exert enormous organizational pressures to continue the flow of people committed to the congregation, to reinforce the spark of charismatic excitement generated by high-profile pastors, and to develop fresh flows of capital funding for maintenance of old projects and launching new initiatives. The constant attention to expand constituencies, boost charisma, and stimulate capital among megachurches produces an especially burdensome strain on their leaders. By orienting an approach to the collapse of the Crystal Cathedral on these three core elements--constituency, charisma, and capital--The Glass Church demonstrates how congregational fragility is greatly accentuated in larger churches, a notion we label megachurch strain, such that the threat of implosion is significantly accentuated by any failures to properly calibrate the inter-relationship among these elements.

Author : Mark T. Mulder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : RELIGION
ISBN : 1978814259

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The Glass Church by Mark T. Mulder Pdf

"For most of his life, the megachurch ministry of Robert H. Schuller in Orange County, California, displayed an apparent strength that betrayed none of the fractures that lay below the success-oriented surface. Yet, when tested and stressed in the late 2000s, the ecclesial structure's accumulated fragility proved to be catastrophic. Drawing on extensive data gathered from archives, interviews, and ethnographic observation, The Glass Church examines the spectacular collapse of The Crystal Cathedral to better understand both the strength and fragility of Schuller's ministry. The apparent success of the ministry obscured the many tensions that often threatened its future. Certainly, all churches depend on a mix of constituents, charisma, and capital, yet the size and ambition of large churches like Schuller's Crystal Cathedral exert enormous organizational pressures to continue the flow of people committed to the congregation, to reinforce the spark of charismatic excitement generated by high-profile pastors, and to develop fresh flows of capital funding for maintenance of old projects and launching new initiatives. The constant attention to expand constituencies, boost charisma, and stimulate capital among megachurches produces an especially burdensome strain on their leaders. By orienting an approach to the collapse of the Crystal Cathedral on these three core elements-constituency, charisma, and capital-The Glass Church demonstrates how congregational fragility is greatly accentuated in larger churches, a notion we label megachurch strain, such that the threat of implosion is significantly accentuated by any failures to properly calibrate the inter-relationship among these elements"--

Author : Danny Silk
Publisher : Loving On Purpose
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1942306083

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Powerful and Free by Danny Silk Pdf

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, "Women in Ministry"? A. Nursery Worker B. Children's leader C. Pastor D. It's complicated If you are like most your answer would be, "It's complicated". Many believers are still confused about the proper place for women in the church. Powerful and Free is a call to address the structural message of inequality.It is not a theological treatise on the biblical case for female leaders (there are many excellent resources for this already). It is not a political program to implement some kind of affirmative action in our leadership teams, because that doesn't work. Rather, it is an appeal to the hearts of men and women to recognize the existence of the glass ceiling for women and to challenge themselves to align more fully with a Kingdom vision for gender-blind leadership in the Body and equal male-female partnership in the home.

Author : Robert W. Artigo
Publisher : Lighthouse Catholic Publishing
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05
Category : Church architecture
ISBN : 1736587900

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Neither Crystal Nor Gold by Robert W. Artigo Pdf

The story of Christ Cathedral is alive with examples of the work of the Holy Spirit, from its literal foundation to its art and architecture. This work of narrative nonfiction first explores the life of Dr. Robert Schuller, a man who was inspired to grow a humble church on the rooftop of a drive-in theater into an international ministry that broadcasted around the world from a glass church in California. Dr. Schuller named his massive, 10,000 glass pane church the Crystal Cathedral. The see-through ceiling and walls gave the impression of preaching under the open sky. Crystal Cathedral Ministries always had what it needed to fulfill its goals, outreach, and expansion, until Schuller's age pulled him out of full-time ministry and the church collapsed financially.More than thirty acres of land with five buildings of architectural significance faced liquidation in bankruptcy proceedings. Using court transcripts and personal interviews with those directly involved, this book explores how the Diocese of Orange emerged as the likely buyer. For more than a decade, Bishop Tod Brown had struggled to build a cathedral, and this option seemed to fulfill that need and save the campus as a place for Christians. Remarkably, it was the 84-year-old Schuller who urged his Board of Directors to accept the Diocese of Orange's offer so that the cathedral would be preserved as "a place of Christian worship." Dr. Schuller called the Catholic Church his "Mother Church."Each phase of the story introduces new and critical players who served their own roles, from fundraising to the restoration of the new campus. The redesign of the Crystal Cathedral brought dedicated people, both Catholic and Protestant, together to renew it as a catholic place of worship. From the restoration of the Hazel Wright Organ to the mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the innovative white ceiling quatrefoils to the marble altar, the result is a cohesive, singular Cathedral.Following the theme that the tapestry is woven from the back, this story details the large and small, often inexplicable, ways that the Lord lights the way without revealing the true destination.

Author : Peter Kwasniewski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519297459

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My Book of the Church's Year by Peter Kwasniewski Pdf

This is a charming children's book that walks through the traditional Catholic liturgical year in its seasons and symbols, while highlighting some of our most beloved saints. The graphic design is brilliantly done -- no book compares with this one for a striking and memorable overview of the liturgical year. It makes a superb catechetical tool.

Author : Mark T. Mulder,Aida I. Ramos,Gerardo Martí
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442256552

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Latino Protestants in America by Mark T. Mulder,Aida I. Ramos,Gerardo Martí Pdf

Latino Protestantism is growing rapidly in the United States. Researchers estimate that by 2030 half of all Latinos in America will be Protestant. This remarkable growth is not just about numbers. The rise of Latino Protestants will impact the changing nature of American politics, economics, and religion. Latino Protestants in America takes readers inside the numbers to highlight the many reasons Latino Protestants are growing as well as the diversity of this group. The book brings together the best existing scholarship on this group with original research to offer a nuanced picture of Latino Protestants in America, from worship practices to political engagement. The narrative helps readers move beyond misconceptions about Latino religion and offers a window into the diverse ways that religion plays out in real life. Latino Protestants in America is an essential resource for anyone interested in the beliefs and practices of this group, as well as the implications for its growth and areas for further study.

Author : Andrew Koh
Publisher : Epigram Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789810732271

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Glass Cathedral by Andrew Koh Pdf

Winner of the Singapore Literature Prize Commendation Award, Glass Cathedral’s sensitive depiction of homosexuality in conservative Singapore is a landmark in local literature. This novella was part of a small wave of gay- and lesbian-themed drama and fiction that appeared in Singapore during the early 1990s.

Author : Alessio Aurelio Pelliccia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Church polity
ISBN : HARVARD:AH158L

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The Polity of the Christian Church of Early, Mediaeval, and Modern Times by Alessio Aurelio Pelliccia Pdf

Author : James Edward Vaux
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Folklore
ISBN : PRNC:32101065100693

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Church Folklore by James Edward Vaux Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555099766

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The Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gerardo Marti
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813545639

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Hollywood Faith by Gerardo Marti Pdf

In Christianity, as with most religions, attaining holiness and a higher spirituality while simultaneously pursuing worldly ideals such as fame and fortune is nearly impossible. So how do people pursuing careers in Hollywood's entertainment industry maintain their religious devotion without sacrificing their career goals? For some, the answer lies just two miles south of the historic center of Hollywood, California, at the Oasis Christian Center. In Hollywood Faith, Gerardo Marti shows how a multiracial evangelical congregation of 2,000 people accommodates itself to the entertainment industry and draws in many striving to succeed in this harsh and irreverent business. Oasis strategically sanctifies ambition and negotiates social change by promoting a new religious identity as "champion of life"-an identity that provides people who face difficult career choices and failed opportunities a sense of empowerment and endurance. The first book to provide an in-depth look at religion among the "creative class," Hollywood Faith will fascinate those interested in the modern evangelical movement and anyone who wants to understand how religion adapts to social change.

Author : Mark T. Mulder
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813575476

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Shades of White Flight by Mark T. Mulder Pdf

Since World War II, historians have analyzed a phenomenon of “white flight” plaguing the urban areas of the northern United States. One of the most interesting cases of “white flight” occurred in the Chicago neighborhoods of Englewood and Roseland, where seven entire church congregations from one denomination, the Christian Reformed Church, left the city in the 1960s and 1970s and relocated their churches to nearby suburbs. In Shades of White Flight, sociologist Mark T. Mulder investigates the migration of these Chicago church members, revealing how these churches not only failed to inhibit white flight, but actually facilitated the congregations’ departure. Using a wealth of both archival and interview data, Mulder sheds light on the forces that shaped these midwestern neighborhoods and shows that, surprisingly, evangelical religion fostered both segregation as well as the decline of urban stability. Indeed, the Roseland and Englewood stories show how religion—often used to foster community and social connectedness—can sometimes help to disintegrate neighborhoods. Mulder describes how the Dutch CRC formed an insular social circle that focused on the local church and Christian school—instead of the local park or square or market—as the center point of the community. Rather than embrace the larger community, the CRC subculture sheltered themselves and their families within these two places. Thus it became relatively easy—when black families moved into the neighborhood—to sell the church and school and relocate in the suburbs. This is especially true because, in these congregations, authority rested at the local church level and in fact they owned the buildings themselves. Revealing how a dominant form of evangelical church polity—congregationalism—functioned within the larger phenomenon of white flight, Shades of White Flight lends new insights into the role of religion and how it can affect social change, not always for the better.

Author : Robern Publishing LLC
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999-03
Category : Christian art and symbolism
ISBN : 1893262057

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Church Windows by Robern Publishing LLC Pdf

Author : Stephen Hart
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781843835332

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Medieval Church Window Tracery in England by Stephen Hart Pdf

While the terms used to describe the tracery of medieval church windows are familiar (Early English, Decorated, Perpendicular), there has been no really detailed attempt to examine it as a distinct, stylistic architectural form, a gap which this book seeks to address. Based upon a visual catalogue of over 250 images of surviving types and styles from churches throughout England, it traces the progression of ideas and the continuity of motifs and themes in tracery patterns from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries, showing how different themes emerged within the main architectural styles; it also looks at the distinction between a window's architectural form and its tracery style, and describes the several different tracery techniques. The volume is completed with a detailed glossary. Stephen Hart is a retired architect, and the author of numerous works, including Flint Flushwork.

Author : John D. Caird,FitzGerald, Mary Ann,St. James Anglican Church (Winnipeg, Man.)
Publisher : Parishioners of the Church
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Anglican church buildings
ISBN : 0968859003

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Through a Glass Brightly by John D. Caird,FitzGerald, Mary Ann,St. James Anglican Church (Winnipeg, Man.) Pdf