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A Philosophy of Christian Materialism

Entangled Fidelities and the Public Good

By: Revd Dr John Reader,Revd Dr Christopher R Baker,Revd Dr Thomas James

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A Philosophy of Christian Materialism

Entangled Fidelities and the Public Good

By: Revd Dr John Reader,Revd Dr Christopher R Baker,Revd Dr Thomas James

Baker, James and Reader offer new religious engagement with the public sphere via means of interdisciplinary analysis and empirical examples, developing what we call a Relational Christian Realism building upon interaction with contemporary Philosophy of Religion. This book represents an exciting contribution to philosophy and practice of religion on both sides of the Atlantic and aspires to be sufficiently interdisciplinary to also appeal to readerships engaged in the study of modern political and social trends.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1472427327

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9781472427328

The Hybrid Church in the City

Third Space Thinking

By: Revd Dr Christopher R Baker

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The Hybrid Church in the City

Third Space Thinking

By: Revd Dr Christopher R Baker

The era of post-colonialism and globalisation has brought new intensities of debate concerning the existence of diversity and plurality, and the need to work in partnerships to resolve major problems of injustice and marginalisation now facing local and global communities. The Church is struggling to connect with the significant economic, political and cultural changes impacting on all types of urban context but especially city centres, inner rings and outer estates and the new ex-urban communities being developed beyond the suburbs. This book argues that theology and the church need to engage more seriously with post-modern reality and thought if points of connection (both theologically and pastorally) are going to be created. The author proposes a sustained engagement with a key concept to emerge from post-modern experience - namely the concept of the Third Space. Drawing on case studies from Europe and the USA primarily, this book examines examples of Third Space methodologies to ask questions about hybrid identities and methods churches might adopt to effectively connect with post-modern cities and civil society. Particular areas of focus by the author include: the role and identity of church in post-modern urban space; the role of public theology in addressing key issues of marginalisation and urbanisation as they impact in the 21st century; the nature and role of local civil society as a local response to globalised patterns of urban, economic, social and cultural change.

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318

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409477312

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9781409477310

Theological Foundations for Collaborative Ministry

By: Rt Revd Dr Stephen Pickard

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Theological Foundations for Collaborative Ministry

By: Rt Revd Dr Stephen Pickard

This book examines the theological foundations of a collaborative approach to Christian ministry. The discovery that Christians are members 'one of another' creates energy and joy in ministry and empowers the Church in an age of mission. Outlining the present challenges for ministry, Stephen Pickard offers an historical perspective on ministry over the last century; develops a theory of collaborative ministry based on a dialogue between theology and science; and explores some implications of collaborative ministry for lay and ordained people of the Church. This book breaks new ground in its theory of collaborative ministry through a dialogue with the sciences of emergence. It also offers fresh insights on important texts in ministry; relationships between Christology, pneumatology and ministry; a relational ontology of ministry; episcopacy, ecumenism, ordination vows and wisdom for team ministry.

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270

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409480453

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9781409480457

Testimony in the Spirit

Rescripting Ordinary Pentecostal Theology

By: Revd Dr Mark J Cartledge

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Testimony in the Spirit

Rescripting Ordinary Pentecostal Theology

By: Revd Dr Mark J Cartledge

This book explores the ordinary beliefs and practices of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians in relation to the Holy Spirit. It does this by means of a congregational study of a classical Pentecostal church in the UK, using participant observation, focus groups and documentary and media analysis. This approach develops a framework in which the narratives of informants can be interpreted. Focusing on specific areas of interest, such as worship, conversion, healing and witness, each contribution from respondents is situated within the context of the congregation and interpreted by means of the broader Christian tradition. This book makes a unique contribution to scholarship by offering a rich and varied picture of contemporary Christians in the Pentecostal and Charismatic traditions, enabling a greater understanding to be appreciated for both academic and ecclesial audiences.

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1409480976

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Book's by Revd Dr Christopher R Baker

A Philosophy of Christian Materialism

A Philosophy of Christian Materialism

The Hybrid Church in the City

The Hybrid Church in the City

Theological Foundations for Collaborative Ministry

Theological Foundations for Collaborative Ministry

Testimony in the Spirit

Testimony in the Spirit

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