With the recognition of the sweeping changes now taking place in North American society comes the realization that Protestant mainline churches no longer enjoy the privileged status they once did. In this forward-looking contribution to pastoral theology, three leading ministers discuss the state of church life today, explore the particular opportunities that our new world offers the church, and provide a clear picture of what a new, "postliberal" church can look like in practice.
Speaking directly to pastors and church leaders who find the liberal/conservative polarity tired and unhelpful, the authors interact with the theoretical work of George Lindbeck, Stanley Hauerwas, and others as they trace strategies for a new way to do church. The three authors also provide autobiographical sketches that tell how their years of diverse church experiences have led to their new perspectives.
Author: Martin B. Copenhaver Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Published: 12/01/1998 Pages: 132 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.45lbs Size: 9.32h x 5.98w x 0.34d ISBN: 9780802846044
About the Author Martin B. Copenhaver is president of Andover Newton Theological School and a United Church of Christ minister.
Anthony B. Robinson travels throughout North America as a speaker, teacher, preacher, consultant and coach serving congregations and their leaders. He is also president of the Seattle-based Congregational Leadership Northwest and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. His other books include the award-winning What's Theology Got to Do with It? and Stewardship for Vital Congregations. Will Willimon is Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry and Director of the Doctor of Ministry at Duke Divinity School, Durham, North Carolina. He is an internationally renowned preacher and widely read author noted for his humor, his insight into the Christian faith, and his theological commitment. His many books have sold over a million copies.
