A New Day for the Country Church

A New Day for the Country Church PDF Author: Rolvix Harlan
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Category : Rural churches
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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A New Day for the Country Church

A New Day for the Country Church PDF Author: Rolvix Harlan
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Category : Rural churches
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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The Day of the Country Church

The Day of the Country Church PDF Author: James Oliver Ashenhurst
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Category : Rural churches
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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A New Day in the City

A New Day in the City PDF Author: Donna Claycomb Sokol
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1501818899
Category : Religion
Languages : en
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Many urban congregations remember days of fame and fortune—days when their prominence downtown or in city neighborhoods mattered. Population shifts, the decline of congregations and neighborhoods, and demographic changes depleted the dreams of many urban churches. But not all churches gave up hope. Many congregations are struggling to survive, but thousands of urban churches are thriving again. Churches with revived hope learn to let go of nostalgic dreams and tired habits and to walk with God into a new day of vibrant mission and ministry. Donna Claycomb Sokol and Roger Owens share lessons they’ve learned on the job and from other urban pastors. Along the way, they challenge clichés about church leadership and strategic planning by showing what congregational renewal can look like and how it can become a reality. Each chapter features a set of practical guidelines for leading a congregation to address the questions that matter most. “The urban church can be quite a challenge. I know because I’ve served a couple. Now, two thoughtful pastors with actual urban church experience take an affectionate, positive, honest, and hopeful look at the urban church and give practical wisdom for the revival of languishing urban congregations. There’s a remarkable revival of the urban church in North America. Donna and Roger can help you be part of it!” —William H. Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC; retired bishop, The United Methodist Church “Three things excite me most about this book: First, these two young pastors understand the strategic importance of urban ministry and are passionately committed to it. Second, they show that when you turn from tired ‘church growth’ and corporate paradigms, choosing rather to model your ministry on Jesus, new life happens. And third, they explain that transformation is about journeying faithfully with the questions rather than looking for quick-fix techniques. This book could change your ministry.” —Peter Storey, South African church leader; W. Ruth and A. Morris Williams Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC

The Union Seminary Review

The Union Seminary Review PDF Author:
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Category : Theology
Languages : en
Pages : 470

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Rural Manhood

Rural Manhood PDF Author: Henry Israel
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Category : Country life
Languages : en
Pages : 542

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The Day of the Country Church

The Day of the Country Church PDF Author: James Oliver Ashenhurst
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022056510
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This book is an exploration of the role of the country church in rural life. It examines the history and function of the church in the community, including its role in education, social activities, and religious worship. The author provides insight into the cultural and social significance of the country church and its impact on the lives of those who attend it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Search for Social Salvation

The Search for Social Salvation PDF Author: Gary Scott Smith
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 9780739101964
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 656

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In their studies of social Christianity, scholars of American religion have devoted critical attention to a group of theologically liberal pastors, primarily in the Northeast. Gary Scott Smith attempts to paint a more complete picture of the movement. Smith's ambitious and thorough study amply demonstrates how social Christianity--which included blacks, women, Southerners, and Westerners--worked to solve industrial, political, and urban problems; reduce racial discrimination; increase the status of women; curb drunkenness and prostitution; strengthen the family; upgrade public schools; and raise the quality of public health. In his analysis of the available scholarship and case studies of individuals, organizations, and campaigns central to the movement, Smith makes a convincing case that social Christianity was the most widespread, long-lasting, and influential religious social reform movement in American history.

The Social Recorder of Virginia

The Social Recorder of Virginia PDF Author: Henry Brantly Handy
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Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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Extension Bulletin

Extension Bulletin PDF Author:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 986

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The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity

The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity PDF Author: George Walter Fiske
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Challenge of the Country: A Study of Country Life Opportunity" by George Walter Fiske. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.