Dreaming of Home
Homecoming as a model for renewal and mission
Published on 18. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84101-877-5 (ISBN)
Description
A new book from a popular and respected author, who now also writes for New Daylight. Explores the theme of 'home' as a fundamentally important concept for both faith and mission Woven through with a retelling of the story of the Prodigal Son Shows how 'home' resonates in our culture, including through film and story Questions for reflection at the end of each chapter
Reviews / Votes
I couldn't recommend this book more highly. It contains a critical message for the church today in how to engage with culture, and particularly those who are spiritually searching for 'home'. From the foreword by Pete HughesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84101-877-5 (9781841018775)
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Person
The Revd Michael Mitton is Project Officer for Renewing Ministry in Derby Diocese. He was previously Deputy Director of the Acorn Christian Foundation, heading up Acorn's Christian Listeners, and was Director of Anglican Renewal Ministries (ARM) 1989-97. He has written and co-authored a number of books, including A Heart to Listen (BRF, 2010), Restoring the Woven Cord (BRF, 2010), Wild Beasts and Angels (DLT, 2000), Healing Death's Wounds (with Russ Parker, Eagle 2002) and Saints at Prayer (ARM, 1994).