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Towards a Theology of Church Growth
Dr. David Goodhew
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Description for Towards a Theology of Church Growth
Paperback. Editor(s): Goodhew, Dr. David. Series Editor(s): Hughson, Rev. Thomas, S. J.; Kaye, Bruce N.; Percy, Very Revd Prof. Martyn. Series: Ashgate Contemporary Ecclesiology. Num Pages: Includes 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504.
Concern about church growth and decline is widespread and contentious, yet theological reflection on church growth is scarce. Reflecting on the Bible, dogmatic theology and church history, this book situates the numerical growth of the church within wider Christian theology. Leading international scholars, including Alister McGrath, Benedicta Ward and C. Kavin Rowe, contribute a spectrum of voices from evangelical, charismatic, liberal and anglo-catholic perspectives. All contributors unite around the importance of seeking church growth, provided this is situated within a nuanced theological framework. This book offers a critique of 'decline theology', which has been influential amongst theologians and churches, and ... Read more
Concern about church growth and decline is widespread and contentious, yet theological reflection on church growth is scarce. Reflecting on the Bible, dogmatic theology and church history, this book situates the numerical growth of the church within wider Christian theology. Leading international scholars, including Alister McGrath, Benedicta Ward and C. Kavin Rowe, contribute a spectrum of voices from evangelical, charismatic, liberal and anglo-catholic perspectives. All contributors unite around the importance of seeking church growth, provided this is situated within a nuanced theological framework. This book offers a critique of 'decline theology', which has been influential amongst theologians and churches, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Routledge Contemporary Ecclesiology
Condition
New
Weight
506g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472414007
SKU
V9781472414007
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About Dr. David Goodhew
David Goodhew is an Anglican priest and Director of Ministerial Practice at Cranmer Hall, an Anglican theological college which is part of St John's College, Durham, UK. He has worked as a parish priest and as a fellow and chaplain of St Catharine's College, Cambridge. He has published widely in the field of modern British church history and South African ... Read more
Reviews for Towards a Theology of Church Growth
'This book is a treasure store which I commend happily, and with delight at the excellent timing that has bought it into being at this point in the Church's life.' From the foreword by The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, UK 'This is a very timely volume which will contribute significantly to the reconstruction of confidence in church ... Read more