| Why Liberal Churches Are Growing Contributor(s): Markham, Ian (Author), Percy, Martyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0567081737 ISBN-13: 9780567081735 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $99.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: Examines why liberal churches remain appealing, where they are growing and why liberal theological approaches to ministry are more widespread than many assume to be the case. This is a journey through different case studies, social science reflection, and theological analysis. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Denominations - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources |
| Dewey: 280.4 |
| LCCN: 2006276430 |
| Series: Contemporary Christian Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6.68" W x 9.2" (0.67 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why Liberal Churches are Growing is a fascinating journey through different case studies, social science reflection, and theological analysis. The contributors include sociologists, theologians, and practical theologians. The book has four sections. The first, 'defining themes', looks at the social justice witness (community organizing), church growth as conversational, and the challenge of turning liberal churches around.The book then looks at three case studies - starting with congregations and moving to a denomination. Under the heading 'macro issues' it explores in more detail the underlying disposition of liberal churches and revisits such themes as social justice, homosexuality, and alternative indicators of vitality. The book concludes with three essays on 'clergy and growth'. |