Transforming Congregations through Community: Faith Formation from the Seminary

Description: Transforming Congregations through Community by Boyung Lee In this helpful book, Boyung Lee offers an encouraging vision of the mainline churchs future. Lee grapples with some of the greatest challenges facing the mainline church, offering compelling responses to recurring questions: What does faithfulness to the gospel look like in this changing world? What is our distinctive voice in the larger... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this helpful book, Boyung Lee offers an encouraging vision of the mainline churchs future. Lee grapples with some of the greatest challenges facing the mainline church, offering compelling responses to recurring questions: What does faithfulness to the gospel look like in this changing world? What is our distinctive voice in the larger society? How does theological education have to change if it is to serve the needs of a new century?Lee argues that the churchs future is a promising one if the church can offer a richer and deeper definition of community--one that moves beyond the excessive individualism of western culture and that helps mainline Christians understand their solidarity with one another and with all of Gods people. Lee further explores the crucial role of faith formation at the congregational and seminary levels. More than mere schooling, theological education must engage all aspects of educators and students lives to prepare seminarians for the challenges that lie ahead.While not dismissing the mainline churchs challenges, Lee offers congregational leaders and seminary educators a vision of a church transformed for the 21st century. Author Biography Boyung Lee is Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Education, and Spiritual Formation at Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, California. Long Description In this helpful book, Boyung Lee offers an encouraging vision of the mainline churchs future. Lee grapples with some of the greatest challenges facing the mainline church, offering compelling responses to recurring questions: What does faithfulness to the gospel look like in this changing world? What is our distinctive voice in the larger society? How does theological education have to change if it is to serve the needs of a new century? Lee argues that the churchs future is a promising one if the church can offer a richer and deeper definition of community--one that moves beyond the excessive individualism of western culture and that helps mainline Christians understand their solidarity with one another and with all of Gods people. Lee further explores the crucial role of faith formation at the congregational and seminary levels. More than mere schooling, theological education must engage all aspects of educators and students lives to prepare seminarians for the challenges that lie ahead. While not dismissing the mainline churchs challenges, Lee offers congregational leaders and seminary educators a vision of a church transformed for the 21st century. Description for Sales People * Analysis of mainline church decline and a solution to helping congregations grow* Thorough: assesses problem at seminary and congregational levels* Offers some hope for a church enlivened and transformed Details ISBN0664233309 Author Boyung Lee Short Title TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS THR Language English ISBN-10 0664233309 ISBN-13 9780664233303 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 253 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-11-18 Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Subtitle Faith Formation from the Seminary to the Church Place of Publication Louisville Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2013-11-18 AU Release Date 2013-11-18 NZ Release Date 2013-11-18 US Release Date 2013-11-18 Pages 164 Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Alternative 9781611643671 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77290782;

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