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Books (AL31315.0000) From Nomads to Pilgrims : Stories from practicing congregations
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| Author: |
Bass, Diana Butler |
| Publisher: |
Alban Institute, Incorporated, 2005 |
| Length: |
179 pages |
| Heading: |
045 — Church Growth
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| Subjects: |
Church Growth; Church renewal; Parishes / United States; Spiritual Practices |
| Location: |
BV700 .F76 2006 |
| # Copies: |
1 |
| ISBN/ISSN: |
9781566993234
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| Description: |
From Nomads to Pilgrims: Stories from Practicing Congregations tells the extended stories of a dozen congregations that have been on a pilgrimage to vitality—retrieving and reworking Christian practice, tradition, and narrative. The book reads as a series of first-hand dispatches from pastors on the road to an emerging style of congregational vitality, one centered on the creative and intentional re-appropriation of traditional Christian practices such as hospitality, discernment, contemplative prayer, and testimony. From Nomads to Pilgrims is the highly anticipated follow-up to The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church by Diana Butler Bass. Both books offer a hopeful view of a new and often overlooked renaissance occurring in mainline Protestant congregations. The contributors to From Nomads to Pilgrims are innovators, representing some of the most dynamic leadership voices among today’s clergy. Their experiences challenge conventional thinking and inspire creative experimentation. Any
congregational leader searching for positive models will appreciate these insightful essays. Contributors include: Scott A. Benhase on Taking Risks Kenneth H. Carter, Jr., on Saying Yes and Saying No Lillian Daniel on Speaking Faith Todd M. Donatelli on Engaging Creativity Eric Elnes on Practicing Worship Paul E. Hoffman on Forming Faith Steve Jacobsen on Navigating Culture Gary D. Jones on Making Space for the Sacred J. Mary Luti on Enlarging Hospitality Timothy Shapiro on Proclaiming God's Word N. Graham Standish on Paying Attention to God Roy Terry on (Re)Discovering Tradition The book also features new essays by the editors: Diana Butler Bass on Pilgrimage Congregations Joseph Stewart-Sicking on Christian Practices in the Congregation These are stories of congregations that have found a new sense of purpose through Christian practices that they have made their own. Each in its own way has discovered a renewed sense of identity and mission on the pilgrimage to vitality. These are stories worth sharing. |
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None specified.
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