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Transformative Worship

Changing Lives through Religious Experience

By: Laurene Beth Bowers

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Transformative Worship

Changing Lives through Religious Experience

By: Laurene Beth Bowers

When people felt obligated to attend worship, as in 1955, it didn't matter whether or not their religious needs were being met. But since our culture has shifted to giving people a choice, they are seeking something meaningful during worship; something which helps them to change their lives. In the church, we talk a lot about "changing people's lives" but we do not articulate what it is that the church has to offer to those seeking to do so. The author explores what happens during worship to provide a transformative experience and identifies which forms of worship are most conducive to this process. The focus here is on small groups, bible study, and forms of interaction between and among leaders and worshippers. For pastors and leaders discerning what forms of worship to experiment with in order to connect with seekers in their community and bring visitors back a second Sunday, this book offers easy to implement, practical ideas for church growth.

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1532606060

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Becoming a Multicultural Church

By: Laurene Beth Bowers

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Becoming a Multicultural Church

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In [ital] Becoming a Multicultural Church[ital], Bowers reflects upon and shows how churches can benefit from the experience of First Congregational Church of Randolph, Massachusetts [em dash] the church she pastors [em dash] once a historically "traditional" one social grouping church, but now a "multicultural" church and one of the numerically largest churches in Randolph. She offers practical strategies and explores the processes involved, in a conversational style that will make it an easy read for pastors.

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1608992292

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The God Beyond Organized Religion

By: Laurene Beth Bowers

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The God Beyond Organized Religion

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Following the death of her best friend since high school, a religion professor re-examines her own personal beliefs about god. She realizes she doesn't want to be consoled by a 'transactional' god who exchanges 'right' belief and 'good' behavior for services upon request. She explores the concept of a 'transformative' god, one not aligned with any particular religion, who equips people to adapt to challenges and to spiritually grow from crises and traumas. Out of our experiences, something positive can emerge which helps us to be more empathic toward the suffering of others. Her story demonstrates how grief can be an opportunity to ponder the great mysteries of life and make meaning of our existence. She describes this process as a journey up the side of a mountain to explore how a concept of god both reflects and impacts the way a society approaches its contemporary social problems, such as global warming, poverty, and inequality. In doing so, she encounters a god beyond organized religion.

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1498232132

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9781498232135

Transformative Worship

Changing Lives through Religious Experience

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1532606079

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The Future of American Christianity

By: Laurene Beth Bowers

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The Future of American Christianity

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After decades of chasing revitalization programs and young pastors, American congregations are still plummeting in membership. Clergy are jumping ship. New generations aren’t interested. Revitalization programs are a stop-gap. Author and pastor Laurene Bowers asserts that churches need to shift to new communities with a grassroots focus on love of neighbor: developing relationships, reforming belief, and collaborating for justice. The Future of American Christianity is, against all odds, a book of hopeful vision for the impact of Christian faith communities.

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0829800700

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9780829800708

The God Beyond Organized Religion

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1498232140

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Transformative Worship

Transformative Worship

Becoming a Multicultural Church

Becoming a Multicultural Church

Becoming a Multicultural Church

Becoming a Multicultural Church

The God Beyond Organized Religion

The God Beyond Organized Religion

Transformative Worship

Transformative Worship

The Future of American Christianity

The Future of American Christianity

The God Beyond Organized Religion

The God Beyond Organized Religion

The Future of American Christianity

The Future of American Christianity

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