| Authentic Congregations Contributor(s): Hopper Jr, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664501060 ISBN-13: 9780664501068 Publisher: Geneva Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2000 Annotation: William Hopper believes it is time for a renewed emphasis on congregations in the life of the Presbyterian Church, and in this book he challenges Presbyterians to revitalize their congregations for witness and service in a changing world. In the first part of the book Hopper explores the diversity and vitality of congregational life with case studies of four very different congregations, in Tennessee, Colorado, Georgia, and California. Hopper presents crucial issues for congregational faithfulness in ministry, focusing on church growth, harmony, and service. He also deals with inclusiveness in the church, arguing that the forceful action taken by the PC(USA) to deliberately seek new racial ethnic members has to be carried out at the congregational level. Hopper concludes with a discussion of some of the vital issues the church needs to address as it heads into the new millennium. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Institutions & Organizations - Religion | Christianity - Presbyterian - Religion | Christian Church - Administration |
| Dewey: 285.137 |
| LCCN: 99049535 |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.53" W x 8.5" (0.60 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Using case studies of authentic congregations--diverse Presbyterian congregations that are responding creatively and effectively in their social contexts--William Hopper draws insights for all congregations desiring more vital worship, service, and witness. He offers wisdom for congregations about how to engage controversial issues and develop faithful ministries in challenging times. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hopper Jr, William H.: - William H. Hopper Jr. is a Presbyterian minister who has served as pastor, missionary, and denominational leader. He is coauthor (with Clifton Kirkpatrick) of What Unites Presbyterians: Common Ground for Troubled Times. |