Why Liberal Churches are Growing (Paperback, Annotated edition)

This book examines why liberal churches remain appealing, where they are growing and why liberal theological approaches to ministry are more widespread than many assume to be the case. "Why Liberal Churches are Growing" is a fascinating journey through different case studies, social science reflection, and theological analysis. The contributors include sociologists, theologians, and practical theologians. The book has four sections. The first, 'defining themes', looks at the social justice witness (community organizing), church growth as conversational, and the challenge of turning liberal churches around. The book then looks at three case studies - starting with congregations and moving to a denomination. Under the heading 'macro issues', it explores in more detail the underlying disposition of liberal churches and revisits such themes as social justice, homosexuality, and alternative indicators of vitality. The book concludes with three essays on 'clergy and growth'.

General

Imprint:	T. & T. Clark
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Contemporary Christian Culture
Release date:	March 2006
First published:	May 2006
Authors:	Ian Markham • Martyn Percy
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-567-08173-5
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology
LSN:	0-567-08173-7
Barcode:	9780567081735

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