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The Deconstructed Church

Author : Gerardo Marti
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199959897
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book The Deconstructed Church written by Gerardo Marti and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Distinguished Book Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion The Emerging Church Movement (ECM) is a creative, entrepreneurial religious movement that strives to achieve social legitimacy and spiritual vitality by actively disassociating from its roots in conservative, evangelical Christianity and "deconstructing" contemporary expressions of Christianity. Emerging Christians see themselves as overturning outdated interpretations of the Bible, transforming hierarchical religious institutions, and re-orienting Christianity to step outside the walls of church buildings toward working among and serving others in the "real world." Drawing on ethnographic observation of emerging congregations, pub churches, neo-monastic communities, conferences, online networks, in-depth interviews, and congregational surveys in the US, UK, and Ireland, Gerardo Marti and Gladys Ganiel provide a comprehensive social-scientific analysis of the development and significance of the ECM. Emerging Christians, they find, are shaping a distinct religious orientation that encourages individualism, deep relationships with others, new ideas about the nature of truth, doubt, and God, and innovations in preaching, worship, Eucharist, and leadership.

The Deconstructed Church

Author : Gerardo Marti
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199381070
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book The Deconstructed Church written by Gerardo Marti and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Distinguished Book Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion The Emerging Church Movement (ECM) is a creative, entrepreneurial religious movement that strives to achieve social legitimacy and spiritual vitality by actively disassociating from its roots in conservative, evangelical Christianity and "deconstructing" contemporary expressions of Christianity. Emerging Christians see themselves as overturning outdated interpretations of the Bible, transforming hierarchical religious institutions, and re-orienting Christianity to step outside the walls of church buildings toward working among and serving others in the "real world." Drawing on ethnographic observation of emerging congregations, pub churches, neo-monastic communities, conferences, online networks, in-depth interviews, and congregational surveys in the US, UK, and Ireland, Gerardo Marti and Gladys Ganiel provide a comprehensive social-scientific analysis of the development and significance of the ECM. Emerging Christians, they find, are shaping a distinct religious orientation that encourages individualism, deep relationships with others, new ideas about the nature of truth, doubt, and God, and innovations in preaching, worship, Eucharist, and leadership.

Deconstructing Racism

Author : Barbara Crain Major
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506470122
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Deconstructing Racism written by Barbara Crain Major and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbara Crain Major and Joseph Barndt bring ninety combined years of experience as community organizers, teachers, and anti-racism trainers in community and church settings to this book. In Deconstructing Racism, they propose the deconstruction of racism's roots within systems and institutions that have been created, both structurally and legally, to serve white people. The authors propose that the deconstruction of racism must take place through the reconstruction of these systems and institutions. The authors seek to unmask the complexities of racism and the invisible patterns that keep it in place. There is no quick fix, but they believe racism can be deconstructed and undone. In order to do this, they identify and address race-based identity, history, and cultural issues rooted in current systems. Three chapters specifically address societal systems and provide anti-racism strategies for community organizers. Three chapters address racism as rooted in systems in the church and challenge people of faith to seek racial healing through understanding, honest confession, true reconciliation, and reconstructed church institutions. A final chapter outlines a way forward to and through a new era of anti-racist reconstruction. This way forward includes a new anti-racist mission statement, a new model of decision-making power, and new processes for accountability.

What Would Jesus Deconstruct? (The Church and Postmodern Culture)

Author : John D. Caputo
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 9781441200365
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book What Would Jesus Deconstruct? (The Church and Postmodern Culture) written by John D. Caputo and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This provocative addition to The Church and Postmodern Culture series offers a lively rereading of Charles Sheldon's In His Steps as a constructive way forward. John D. Caputo introduces the notion of why the church needs deconstruction, positively defines deconstruction's role in renewal, deconstructs idols of the church, and imagines the future of the church in addressing the practical implications of this for the church's life through liturgy, worship, preaching, and teaching. Students of philosophy, theology, religion, and ministry, as well as others interested in engaging postmodernism and the emerging church phenomenon, will welcome this provocative, non-technical work.

Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself

Author : Angela J. Herrington
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467466670
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (674 download)

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Download or read book Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself written by Angela J. Herrington and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to heal religious trauma by releasing harmful beliefs Have you experienced #ChurchHurt? Are you frustrated by judgmental church people supporting oppressive systems? Do you have doubts about the faith tradition you were raised in but are afraid of losing your community? Angela J. Herrington has been there. And with over a decade of experience as a life coach, she can teach you how to begin healing religious trauma through deconstruction. Lively and empathetic, Angela will gently guide you through deconstructing your faith. This concise and actionable handbook will • give you permission to trust yourself, • show you how to seek new perspectives and information, • teach you how to embrace vulnerable exploration and self-compassion, and • help you release unhealthy beliefs that are harming you and marginalized persons. Deconstructing your long-held beliefs can be isolating and overwhelming. But you don’t have to do it alone. Begin your healing journey with Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself.

Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus

Author : Preston Ulmer
Publisher : NavPress
ISBN 13 : 1641586044
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus written by Preston Ulmer and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2023-06-06 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What If Deconstructing Your Faith Isn't a Phase but a Holy Process? There's probably a really good reason you picked up this book. Are you desperate to be in relationship with family or friends who are questioning their faith? Are you experiencing your own deconstruction of faith? Here is your invitation to rethink everything you thought you knew. In this process, you'll . . . learn why it's important to deconstruct (and how we are wired to do it); define deconstruction and deconversion--what they really mean; consider WWJD (What Would Jesus Deconstruct?); and apply the FUSE method to deconstruct for yourself. Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus will help you to enter the mindset of a deconstructionist. A worldview with a high capacity for paradoxes. A mental space that outweighs your self-interest in being right. A tendency to see Christian beliefs as inseparable from Christian ethics. In doing so, you will find the original deconstructionist, Jesus, right beside you.

Deconstructing Literal Christianity and the Corporate Church

Author : Goði Andrè RavenSkül Venås
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359508464
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book Deconstructing Literal Christianity and the Corporate Church written by Goði Andrè RavenSkül Venås and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I created this book to convey what many people feel that they have been misguided by the church that promised to take care of them, no matter what you believe, it's all about believing and treating others well.

The Happy Rant

Author : Ted Kluck
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0736985328
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book The Happy Rant written by Ted Kluck and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creators of the popular Happy Rant podcast comes this collection of thought-provoking and often humorous discussions of Christian culture to help you gain valuable insight and clarity into the issues that frequently divide the church. Ted Kluck, Ronnie Martin and Barnabas Piper, hosts of the Happy Rant podcast, take their signature faith-based back-and-forth from the recording booth to the book page as they explore pastor trends, personality tests, political engagement, and more. The Happy Rant crew have a lot of strong opinions, and occasionally, they even agree with one another! Candid and compelling, Ted, Ronnie, and Barnabas tackle everything from the divisive issues within the church to more lighthearted fare that reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously. As entertaining as it is engaging, The Happy Rant will help you approach the world around you more thoughtfully and enjoy a laugh or two (or maybe three) along the way.

Deconstructing Church

Author : Anthony Anderson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781523712663
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (126 download)

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Download or read book Deconstructing Church written by Anthony Anderson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-26 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you one of the millions of church-goers who feels like they must just be missing something? The way the church operates looks to you to be more like a business than a family. Programs, funding, volunteers- everything is driven to further support the machine and we're left feeling like the nameless, faceless cogs in the wheel. Maybe it's always been this way. Maybe it's a more recent development. Either way, it doesn't have to be. Discover a way out of the mire and step into a living hope for the future.

The Routledge Companion to the Christian Church

Author : Gerard Mannion
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134190166
Total Pages : 705 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Companion to the Christian Church written by Gerard Mannion and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-12-12 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nature and story of the Christian church is immensely important to theology students and scholars alike. Written by an international team of distinguished scholars, this comprehensive book introduces students to the fundamental historical, systematic, moral and ecclesiological aspects of the study of the church, as well as serving as a resource for scholars engaging in ecclesiological debates on a wide variety of issues. It divides into six parts: the church in its historical context the different denominational traditions global perspectives methods and debates in ecclesiology key concepts and themes ecclesiology and other disciplines: social sciences, philosophy, literature and film. Authoritative, accessible and easily navigable, this book is indispensable for everyone interested in the nature and history of the Christian Church.

Raw Spirituality

Author : Tom Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830835881
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Raw Spirituality written by Tom Smith and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we allow the life of Jesus to flow through our whole bodies into our everyday lives? Having Jesus in our hearts is not enough. In this whole-life approach to Christian formation, Tom Smith directs us into a "rhythm of life" that that brings flourishing to our personal spirituality that then extends to our service in the world.

The Multiplying Church

Author : Bob Roberts Jr.
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310313252
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Multiplying Church written by Bob Roberts Jr. and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Multiplying Church is a primer for pastors and lay leaders involved in, or wanting to learn about, the church multiplication groundswell in North America. It shows how multiplying churches should be a natural, regular function of every church to reach the 70 percent of Americans who have no meaningful church relationship.Detailing the stories and guiding principles of this dramatic growth, this guide offers insight on:• Why churches are multiplying in the East but not in the West• Keys to church multiplication• The missing link—pregnant mother churches• Antioch vs. Jerusalem: Which got it right?• What kind of churches should we start?• What is the end game of church planting?• How big does a church have to be to start multiplying churches?• Church planting movements or Jesus movements?Bob Roberts helps us return to an early-church model of multiplication where a single church sent laypeople out to plant other communities of believers.

God After Deconstruction

Author : Thomas Jay Oord
Publisher : SacraSage Press
ISBN 13 : 1958670286
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (586 download)

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Download or read book God After Deconstruction written by Thomas Jay Oord and published by SacraSage Press. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deconstruction is hard! Bad views of God and harmful experiences lead many of us to deconstruct. But we’re right to run from the nonsense we’ve been taught and from those who hurt us. God After Deconstruction will not be welcomed by traditionalists. It’s not a book for people who want the status quo or who think conventional theology works. It isn’t for people who just want to tweak a bit what they’ve been taught. Thomas Jay Oord and Tripp Fuller offer an open and relational vision of God. This vision makes sense; it fits our experience; it’s livable. The open and relational view aligns with our deep intuitions about love and freedom. God After Deconstruction is for those deconstructing and those wanting help after deconstruction. It’s for people in the fire and those with scars. God After Deconstruction is an adventure for lovers in tumultuous times! Buy this book. Six-Word Endorsements for God After Deconstruction “When everything goes, only God remains.” -- Simon Cross, chair of the Progressive Christianity Network (Britain) "Helpful companion on your deconstruction journey.” -- EDJ, author of Deconstructing Religious Sexual Trauma: A Memoir “A faith beyond deconstruction is possible.” -- Kathy Escobar, author of Faith Shift and Practicing “A relational way to think about purpose.” -- Jonathan J. Foster, author of indigo: the color of grief "This is a really great book." -- Keith Giles, author of the 7-part "Jesus Un" book series“ A God-centric approach to deconstruction.” -- David Hayward, aka NakedPastor “A compassionate primer on our deconstruction.” -- Angela Herrington, author of Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself “A thoughtful third way - highly recommended.” -- Olivia Jackson, author of (Un)Certain “Life-giving for doubters, deconstructors, wonderers.” -- Mark Karris, author of The Diabolical Trinity “Powerful, essential, required reading for everyone.” -- Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Madang Podcast and author of Invisible “Adventure guide to life after deconstruction.” -- Brian D. McLaren, author of Do I Stay Christian? "I've always believed in this God!" -- Mason Mennenga, A People's Theology podcast "A deconstruction journey worth taking!" -- Sherri Pallas, author of We Have Ruined God "An exvangelical deconstruction guide to God." -- Jim Palmer, author of Inner Anarchy “A haven for the hard questions.” -- Elizabeth Petters, the Deconstructing Mamas podcast “Faces the hard questions without blinking.” -- Janet Kellogg Ray, The God of Monkey Science “The God you need right now!” -- Gary Alan Taylor, the Sophia Society “Everyone deconstructing should read this book.” -- Tim Whitaker, creator of The New Evangelicals “The God of Love always triumphs!” -- John Williamson, The Deconstructionists Podcast

Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies

Author : Eric Mason
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310143004
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies written by Eric Mason and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We know that Urban isn't just a place but a culture now. Followers of Jesus face many challenges to their faith, among them the rising influence of contemporary cults, alternative theologies, and ethical issues that challenge traditionally held beliefs and practices. Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies, is a follow-up to the bestselling Urban Apologetics, and it provides a guide to addressing these challenges with grace and wisdom. In addition, throughout the book are short essays by leaders in the church sharing their convictions on successful ministry and reflection on today's challenges in light of the past. This all-new volume addresses several of today's most-talked-about issues, including: Jehovah Witnesses The Prosperity Gospel Black Liberation theology LGBTQ+ Issues Critical Race Theory (CRT) White Nationalism Faith Deconstruction Edited by Dr. Eric Mason and featuring a top-notch lineup of contributors such as Anthony Bradley, Brandon Washington, and Thabiti Anyabwile, Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies equips pastors, churches, and everyday believers to engage the most common ethical, biblical, and theological challenges faced by Christians and the church today.

The Deconstruction of Christianity

Author : Alisa Childers
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1496474996
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book The Deconstruction of Christianity written by Alisa Childers and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking book on the true nature of faith deconstruction Alisa and Tim help the reader to deconstruct the deconstructionists and thus to respond to them, both with arguments and with love and sensitivity. This is a timely book! -- Carl Trueman, author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self A movement called ‘deconstruction’ is sweeping through our churches and it is affecting our loved ones. It has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many, and this book can help you not only understand what’s happening but also stand your ground and respond with clarity and confidence. Maybe you have a loved one who is deconstructing their faith, and you are struggling to know how to respond; Maybe you are trying to understand the radical spiritual makeover your friend or family member is going through; Maybe your relationship with a loved one has been strained or even cut off because of your “toxic” Christian beliefs and you don’t know what to do; Maybe you’re experiencing doubt yourself and facing hard questions about truth, God, the Bible, theology and the gospel. Some who leave the faith feel wounded by the church. Others feel repressed by some of the moral imperatives found in Scripture. For some, it leads to a custom-made spirituality. For others, deconstructing their faith leads them away from the truth into agnosticism, atheism, the occult, or humanism. In this seminal book, Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel?, and Tim Barnett, creator of Red Pen Logic, will help you understand what deconstruction is, where it comes from, why it is compelling to some, and how it disorients the lives of so many. You will be able to think through the main issues around faith deconstruction and explore wise and loving ways to respond from a biblical worldview.

What Would Jesus Deconstruct?

Author : John D. Caputo
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 9781441259417
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (594 download)

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Download or read book What Would Jesus Deconstruct? written by John D. Caputo and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses the postmodern theme of deconstruction to suggest a constructive and provocative way forward for the church.

Evangelical and African Pentecostal Unity

Author : Hugh Osgood
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666783137
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book Evangelical and African Pentecostal Unity written by Hugh Osgood and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the millennium approached, the number of independent African Pentecostal churches in Britain increased rapidly. Having assimilated classical Pentecostalism and the charismatic movement, and having begun to find ways of working with the Caribbean Pentecostal denominations, it remained to be seen how UK evangelicalism would fare with African Pentecostals. This book looks at the intricacies of the relationship at a time that provided ample opportunities to weigh the benefits and challenges of integration from every possible angle.