| Evangelizing Church Contributor(s): Bliese, Plus (Author), Gelder, Craig (Editor), Bliese, Richard H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0806651091 ISBN-13: 9780806651095 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2005 Annotation: In a series of engaging essays and responses, the book explores how evangelism has functioned within Lutheranism historically and articulates a Lutheran theological perspective on evangelism within the broader developments in mission theology over the past several decades. It further helps to show how evangelism from a Lutheran perspective may be differentiated from other theologies of evangelism that are part of the Christian movement in our day. The book moves from theory to practice as it relates this theology of evangelism to the life of congregations that are seeking to proclaim the gospel in the emerging postmodern context, provides congregations with perspectives on how to utilize this theology in shaping the practice of evangelism within their church life. A study guide to encourage group discussion and reflection is included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Evangelism - Religion | Christianity - Lutheran |
| Dewey: 266.41 |
| LCCN: 2004030681 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.60 lbs) 190 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Special pricing available - see below In a series of engaging essays and responses, the bookexplores how evangelism has functioned withinLutheranism historically and articulates a Lutherantheological perspective on evangelism within the broaderdevelopments in mission theology over the past severaldecades. It further helps to show how evangelism from aLutheran perspective may be differentiated from othertheologies of evangelism that are part of the Christianmovement in our day. The book moves from theory to practice as it relates thistheology of evangelism to the life of congregations that areseeking to proclaim the gospel in the emerging postmoderncontext, provides congregations with perspectives on how toutilize this theology in shaping the practice of evangelismwithin their church life. A study guide to encourage groupdiscussion and reflection is included. Other contributors:Wyvetta Bullock Kelly Fryer Craig Nessan J. Paul Rajashekar Special Terms of Business/Discounts: Price breaks will be offered to ELCA Churchwide, synods, congregations, and individuals who would like to purchase individual titles in bulk. 1-99 copies: 20% off ($15.20/each) 100-249 copies: 25% off ($14.25/each) 250-499 copies: 30% off ($13.30/each) |