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Essential church : a Wesleyan ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc & Mark A. Maddix, editors ; cover design, Nathan Johnson ; interior design, Sharon Page ; contributors, Jeffrey T. Barker [and nineteen others].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Kansas City, Missouri : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2014Copyright date: ©2014Description: 1 online resource (253 pages)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9780834132641
  • 0834132648
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Essential church : a Wesleyan ecclesiology.DDC classification:
  • 262/.07 23
LOC classification:
  • BX9995.W45 .E87 2014eb
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  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
Introduction : Wesleyan Ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc and Mark A. Maddix -- The church : the event of the kingdom of God / Eric Severson -- Trinitarian identity : the church's true foundation / Henry W. Spaulding II and Henry W. Spaulding III -- Putting Christ in his place : ecclesiology and Christology in the Nazarene tradition / Mark H. Mann -- Mission possible : The importance of the Spirit in Wesleyan ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc -- Tradition at its best : the classical marks of the church / Tim J. Crutcher -- Cultural correlation : the "postmodern" marks of the church / Dierdre Brower Latz -- The church at worship / Jeffrey T. Barker -- The church's sacraments / Brent Peterson -- The church's proclamation / James N. Fitzgerald. -- The church as confessional educator : a catechetical approach to Christian education / Mark A Maddix -- The church as formational fellowship / Dean G. Blevins -- The church as egalitarian liberator / Kristina LaCelle-Peterson -- The church of compassion and justive / Stephen Riley -- The church as a witnessing community / David Busic -- The body of Christ : a theology of ecclesial relationships / Richard P. Thompson -- The priesthood of all believers : a theology of laity / Rebecca Laird -- Unifying the church : a theological understanding of ordination / Brent Peterson -- The "designated reader" : an ecclesiological metaphor for pastoral leadership / Jeff Crosno -- Pastoring pastors : a functional thoelogy of superintendency / Jeren Rowell.
Summary: With so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns. This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any theological library.
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Introduction : Wesleyan Ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc and Mark A. Maddix -- The church : the event of the kingdom of God / Eric Severson -- Trinitarian identity : the church's true foundation / Henry W. Spaulding II and Henry W. Spaulding III -- Putting Christ in his place : ecclesiology and Christology in the Nazarene tradition / Mark H. Mann -- Mission possible : The importance of the Spirit in Wesleyan ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc -- Tradition at its best : the classical marks of the church / Tim J. Crutcher -- Cultural correlation : the "postmodern" marks of the church / Dierdre Brower Latz -- The church at worship / Jeffrey T. Barker -- The church's sacraments / Brent Peterson -- The church's proclamation / James N. Fitzgerald. -- The church as confessional educator : a catechetical approach to Christian education / Mark A Maddix -- The church as formational fellowship / Dean G. Blevins -- The church as egalitarian liberator / Kristina LaCelle-Peterson -- The church of compassion and justive / Stephen Riley -- The church as a witnessing community / David Busic -- The body of Christ : a theology of ecclesial relationships / Richard P. Thompson -- The priesthood of all believers : a theology of laity / Rebecca Laird -- Unifying the church : a theological understanding of ordination / Brent Peterson -- The "designated reader" : an ecclesiological metaphor for pastoral leadership / Jeff Crosno -- Pastoring pastors : a functional thoelogy of superintendency / Jeren Rowell.

With so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns. This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any theological library.