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Elaine Heath brings a fresh perspective to the theory and practice
of evangelism by approaching it through contemplative spirituality.
This thoroughly revised edition includes a new study guide. Praise
for the First Edition Outreach Resource of the Year Award Winner
"[Heath's] biographies of the mystics are inspiring, and her
emphases on suffering and spiritual depth as the antidote to a
prepackaged, method-obsessed, consumer-oriented evangelistic
approach are refreshing."--Outreach
Longing for Spring: A New Vision for Wesleyan Community Aby Elaine
A. Heath and Scott T. Kisker Delving into the widespread,
contemporary longing for a more serious and communal experience of
Christianity, this book provides important theoretical
underpinnings and casts a vision for a new monasticism within the
Wesleyan tradition. Elaine Heath and Scott Kisker call for the
planting of neo-monastic churches which embody the Wesleyan vision
of holiness in postmodern contexts. This book also points toward
some vital shifts that are necessary in theological education in
order to equip pastors to lead such communities. Longing for Spring
helps Wesleyans of all stripes understand the theory and praxis
necessary for planting neo-monastic communities as a new model of
the church that is particularly important in the postmodern
context. The authors write in an engaging, conversational style
that is conversant with postmodern culture, yet thoroughly informed
by critical research. Heath and Kisker boldly challenge the
imagination of the church, both within and beyond Wesleyan
traditions, to consider the possibility of revitalizing the church
through the new monasticism.
Phoebe Palmer's honour was lost posthumously, for within a few
decades after her death her name all but disappeared. Palmer's
sanctification theology was separated from its apophatic spiritual
moorings, even as her memory was lost. To this day the Mother of
the Holiness Movement still awaits her place of recognition as a
Christian mystic equal to Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, or
Therese of Lisieux. This book locates Palmer's life and thought
within the great Christian mystical traditions, identifying her
importance within Methodism and the church universal. It also
presents a Wesleyan theological framework for understanding and
valuing Christian mysticism, while connecting it with the larger
mystical traditions in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox communions.
While Palmer was a powerful revivalist in her own day, in many ways
she could be the patron saint for contemporary Methodists who are
drawn to the new monasticism and who long for the renewal of the
church. Saint Phoebe is precisely the one who can help Methodists
envision new forms of Christian community, mission, and witness in
a postmodern world.
The Twilight saga has become one of the most successful fiction
series ever written, with more than one hundred million copies in
print and several blockbuster films. Despite the tremendous
commercial success Twilight has generated, few readers have
analyzed its theological teachings or the messages Stephenie Meyer
might be sending to women and teenage girls. This book offers both
a feminist critique of Twilight and a theological review of the
stories' ideas about salvation, heaven and hell, power,
reconciliation, resurrection, and organized religion.
Elaine Heath writes in an accessible voice, calling attention to
both the "good news" of Twilight's theology and the "bad news" of
its gender stereotypes and depictions of violence against
women.
The book includes questions for youth and adult groups or for
classroom discussions.
This accessibly written book illuminates the good news of healing
and liberation the Bible offers survivors of sexual abuse. As an
expert in pastoral ministry and a survivor of abuse herself, Elaine
Heath handles this sensitive topic with compassion and grace. The
book is illustrated with stories and insights from survivors, and
each chapter ends with reflection questions and recommended
activities. Previously published as We Were the Least of These,
this repackaged edition includes a new contextualized introduction
that explores how the book speaks into a vital cultural
conversation (#MeToo).
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What Kind of God? (Hardcover)
Bret Wells; Foreword by Elaine A. Heath
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What Kind of God? (Paperback)
Bret Wells; Foreword by Elaine A. Heath
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Here is the long-awaited volume that provides both the theoretical
foundations and practical guidance for developing new monastic and
missional communities in contexts that are theologically
progressive, racially and economically diverse, and multicultural.
This book contains the wisdom and perspectives of people who live
and serve in missional, new monastic communities in United
Methodist and other mainline traditions, and it describes new forms
of theological education that are emerging to resource a new
generation of Christian leaders. Heath and Duggins challenge
Methodists, Lutherans, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and other
Christians to reach into their own robust, mainline heritage for
resources to develop small, intentional communities that practice a
rigorous life of prayer, hospitality, and justice. "Missional
monastic communities display the work of the Spirit in this day.
This book is a thoughtful primer for the academy and church on the
ongoing reformation we are experiencing. The authors offer
permission and how-tos to embrace this missional energy in
ecumenical community." --Shelley Wickstrom, Bishop, Evangelical
Lutheran Church of America, Alaska Synod "In her teaching and
writing, Elaine Heath has led pilgrims to thin places where the
Holy Spirit pierces most, if not all, of our illusions. As
denominations flatten and fragment, she and Larry Duggins have
become evangelists for a 'tradition behind the tradition' and
strategists for a future that is missional, monastic, and mainline.
Many will find healing and hope in these pages " --Ken Carter,
Bishop, United Methodist Church, Florida Elaine A. Heath is the
McCreless Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology,
Southern Methodist University. She is also the Director of the
Academy for Missional Wisdom, a non-degree program that equips
clergy and laity to start and lead missional and new monastic
communities, and is a program of the Missional Wisdom Foundation.
She is the author of The Mystic Way of Evangelism (2008), Naked
Faith: The Mystical Theology of Phoebe Palmer (2009), Longing for
Spring: A New Vision for Wesleyan Communities (coauthored with
Scott Kisker, 2010), We Were the Least of These: Reading the Bible
with Survivors of Sexual Abuse (2011), and The Gospel According to
Twilight: Women, Sex, and God (2011). Larry Duggins is Executive
Pastor of Emerging Worship at White's Chapel United Methodist
Church in Southlake, Texas, and is the Executive Director of the
Missional Wisdom Foundation. He is the author of Simple Harmony
(2012). Elaine and Larry are both ordained elders in the United
Methodist Church.
Endorsements: ""This book is about these peacemakers who are light
in the darkness and the salt and hope of Christ within despair.
They are the living testimony that the reign of the Prince of Peace
has begun Although powerless and marginalized, their witness is an
astonishing departure from all forms of missionary triumphalism.
They humbly carry forward the mission of Jesus, who in his
resurrection proclaimed, 'As the Father has sent me, so send I you
' For all Christians who love Israel, for all who have compassion
for the Palestinians, for all who are concerned for the 'all
nations' of the Great Commission, this book is must reading ""
--David W. Shenk, Global Consultant, Eastern Mennonite Missions
""With the Bible in our hand and a newspaper in the other it is
easy for armchair preachers and teachers to pontificate as to how
Christians should position themselves as they view the
Israeli/Palestinian conflict, but it is something far different to
become existentially involved in that situation as a missionary.
Andrew Bush and his wife have done the latter, and in this book he
not only tells of their experiences, but utilizing biblical studies
and theologically based ethics helps the rest of us who seek
justice for both Jews and Palestinians to define what we should
propagate and do to live out the mandate to be agents of
reconciliation."" --Tony Campolo, Professor Emeritus of Sociology,
Eastern University
Description: Delving into the widespread, contemporary longing for
a more serious and communal experience of Christianity, this book
provides important theoretical underpinnings and casts a vision for
a new monasticism within the Wesleyan tradition. Elaine Heath and
Scott Kisker call for the planting of neo-monastic churches which
embody the Wesleyan vision of holiness in postmodern contexts. This
book also points toward some vital shifts that are necessary in
theological education in order to equip pastors to lead such
communities. Longing for Spring helps Wesleyans of all stripes
understand the theory and praxis necessary for planting
neo-monastic communities as a new model of the church that is
particularly important in the postmodern context. The authors write
in an engaging, conversational style that is conversant with
postmodern culture, yet thoroughly informed by critical research.
Heath and Kisker boldly challenge the imagination of the church,
both within and beyond Wesleyan traditions, to consider the
possibility of revitalizing the church through the new monasticism.
Endorsements: ""Welcome to the world of New Methodism, exciting
evidence of the work of the Holy Spirit in the church today. New
Methodism comes to us with contributions from the New Monasticism,
John Wesley, Jonathan Wilson-Hargrove, and an emerging generation
who are leading us to a fresh appreciation of what God intends the
church to be. This is a wonderful book that quickly gives the
theological rationale for a reformed church and then gives
practical advice on how to grow to be a new church. This is
exciting "" --Will Willimon Bishop, The North Alabama Conference of
the United Methodist Church ""Longing for Spring connects United
Methodism with a historical and theological approach that is very
accessible, not to mention inspirational. I read it on an airplane
and people around me wondered what I was reading because the
authors' writing is so delightful at times that I was laughing out
loud I can't wait to make my first appointment of a clergy to a
monastic community."" --Sally Dyck Resident Bishop of Minnesota,
The United Methodist Church ""Elaine and Scott are the best of
guides for hungry Methodists. Their description of Wesleyan renewal
is inviting. Their prescription for transformation is possible. I
will be using this book in my class, our neighborhood and our
congregation. What a blessing "" --Amy Laura Hall Duke University
About the Contributor(s): Elaine A. Heath is the McCreless
Assistant Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology,
Southern Methodist University. She is the author of Out of the
Night (2008). Scott Kisker is the James Cecil Logan Associate
Professor of Evangelism and Wesley Studies at Wesley Theological
Seminary, and is the author of Foundation for Revival (2007).
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Naked Faith (Hardcover)
Elaine A. Heath; Foreword by William J. Abraham
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