Worlds within a Congregation
Dealing with Theological Diversity
Published on 1. July 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-687-08434-0 (ISBN)
Description
Jones examines the existence and character of theological diversity within congregations and shows how such diversity can be a positive factor. "Worlds Within a Congregation" can help readers understand how this diversity shapes the preferred ways of doing a number of things in the ministry of a congregation, such as worship, mission, service and interaction.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nashville, Tennessee
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
396 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-687-08434-0 (9780687084340)
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Person
W. Paul Jones, known for serving with humor, creativity, and compassion as resident director of the Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center, is an Emeritus Professor of Theology, an ordained United Methodist for forty years, a Trappist Family Brother, and a Roman Catholic priest. His ecumenical work focuses on the relationship between spirituality and social justice and is particularly concerned with the dilemma of the contemporary church. He is author of fourteen books, some award-winning, and numerous articles.