The Church, the Community and the Present Crisis
Author : Roy Bergen Guild
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Page : 8 pages
File Size : 36,72 MB
Release : 1918
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The Church and the Crisis of Community
Author : Theresa F. Latini
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 46,95 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0802865860
Book Description
Contemporary society is in crisis, its structures broken and fragmented, and its people overstimulated, overstressed, and thirsty for true communion with the sacred and with one another. Yet although more than eighty-five percent of congregations in the United States conduct small-group ministry, too many of these groups begin with no clear sense of purpose, structure, or spiritual focus and end by veering away from Christian tradition and unknowingly settling for shallow versions of popular Christianity. In The Church and the Crisis of Community Theresa Latini lays out both a theoretical groundwork and a practical guideline for successful small-group ministry. Examining the latest sociological research and the real-life practices of small groups in six congregations, she shows how well-developed groups those with mission statements, leadership training, and solid organizational structure can be a truly effective tool in the church s work of transforming broken and shallow forms of community into life-giving, life-sustaining relationships with God and others.
The Church in the Present Crisis
Author : William Allen Harper
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Page : 280 pages
File Size : 33,16 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Church
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A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward
Author : Ralph Martin
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 45,15 MB
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1949013758
Book Description
Nearly forty years ago, Ralph Martin’s bestselling A Crisis of Truth exposed the damaging trends in Catholic teaching and preaching that, combined with attacks from secular society, threatened the mission and life of the Catholic Church. While much has been done to counter false teaching over the last four decades, today the Church faces even more insidious threats—from outside and within. In A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward, Martin offers a detailed look at the growing hostility to the Catholic Church and its teaching. With copious evidence, Martin uncovers the forces working to undermine the Body of Christ and offers hope to those looking for clarity. A Church in Crisis covers: -polarization in the Church caused by ambiguous teachings -initiatives that accommodate the culture without calling for conversion -Vatican-sponsored partnerships with organizations that actively contradict the teaching of the Catholic Church -and the recycling of theological errors long settled by Vatican II, Pope St. John Paul II, and Pope Benedict XVI. Powerfully written, A Church in Crisis reminds all readers to heed Jesus’ express command not to lead His children astray. With ample resources to encourage readers, Ralph Martin provides the solid foundation of Catholic teaching—both Scripture and Tradition—to fortify Catholics against the errors that threaten us from all directions.
Home, Community and Church. Being the report presented to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in May 1944 by the Commission for the Interpretation of God's Will in the Present Crisis
Author : Church of Scotland. Commission for the Interpretation of God's Will in the Present Crisis
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Page : 55 pages
File Size : 28,46 MB
Release : 1944
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The American Church in Crisis
Author : David T. Olson
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,13 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310277132
Book Description
Analytical research from a database of more than 200,000 North American churches reveals the population is growing faster than church attendance. This guide shows the problems as well as the potential for American churches.
The Church in an Age of Crisis
Author : James Emery White
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 16,59 MB
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441240039
Book Description
Knowing the signs of the times, and how then to live as people of faith, has never been more pressing for the church. Though many of the signs are disturbing, we ignore them at our great peril. Combining the very best attributes of a biblical prophet and a modern-day reporter, James Emery White offers a look at twenty-five realities facing the church--in the areas of belief, culture, marriage and family, media and technology, and mission--and how they affect us as individuals and as a body of believers. Functioning as both a telescope and a microscope, this hard-hitting examination of the future of the church looks into the vastness of the world and into the minute recesses of our hearts. White calls on thoughtful readers to sharpen their spiritual drive and determination in order to meet the challenges of our day--and the future. He calls us to look beyond the daily conflicts in order to see the much larger war in which we are engaged, so that we might play our vital role in preserving and growing Christ's church in the coming age.
The Joy of the Gospel
Author : Pope Francis
Publisher : Image
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0553419544
Book Description
The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
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Page : 532 pages
File Size : 35,3 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Economics
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The Witness of the church in the present crisis
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,90 MB
Release : 1914
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