The Accidental Anglican
The Surprising Appeal Of The Liturgical Church
1st Edition
Published on 17. December 2012
160 pages
978-1-84474-866-2 (ISBN)
Description
Many are longing for historical connectedness and for theology that is "not tied to the whims of contemporary culture, but to apostolic-era understandings of Christian faith and practice." They also yearn for rhythms and routines that build spiritual health. Still others are responding to a call to participate in worship rather than merely sitting back and looking at a stage. Liturgy offers all of this and more.
In this book Todd Hunter chronicles his journey from the Jesus People movement and leadership in the Vineyard to eventually becoming an Anglican Bishop. Along the way he explains why an evangelical Christian might be drawn to the liturgical way.
Curious about the meaning of liturgy? Come and discover what may be waiting for you there.
Witty and wise, this personal memoir traces the surprising journey of one man from non-traditional church into the heart of Anglicanism, where he is now a bishop.
In this book Todd Hunter chronicles his journey from the Jesus People movement and leadership in the Vineyard to eventually becoming an Anglican Bishop. Along the way he explains why an evangelical Christian might be drawn to the liturgical way.
Curious about the meaning of liturgy? Come and discover what may be waiting for you there.
Witty and wise, this personal memoir traces the surprising journey of one man from non-traditional church into the heart of Anglicanism, where he is now a bishop.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-84474-866-2 (9781844748662)
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01/2011
Inter-Varsity Press
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Person
Todd D. Hunter leads 'Churches for the Sake of Others', a church-planting initiative of the Anglican Mission in the Americas (Ami A). Formerly national director at Vineyard Churches USA, he serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Alpha USA as well as on a number of other ministry boards, including Soul Survivor.
Content
- Intro
- Praise for The Accidental Anglican
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Liturgically Seeking
- Was It an Accident?
- Looking Backwards
- Part One How I Became the Accidental Bishop
- 1 Life on My Own Terms
- Jonah-like Temptation
- An Office of Service
- Not Out of the Blue
- A Brief Background
- 2 Liturgical Leanings
- The Initial Attraction
- The Importance of Symbols
- 3 Accidental Connections
- My Anglican Beginnings
- My Way?
- Meeting the Bishop
- 4 Shaping a Faith
- Meet J. I. Packer
- A Lifelong Pursuit of Knowing God
- A Lifelong Pursuit of Helping People Know God
- In the Tribe
- 5 What Is a Rector?
- Meet John R. W. Stott
- Truth and Love
- Character: The Heart of Effective Leadership
- Basic Christianity: A Generous Orthodoxy
- Honored to Be a Pastor Like Him
- 6 Following the Holy Spirit in Anglicanism
- A Million-Dollar Question
- 7 Ordained a Deacon and Priest
- Getting an Imagination for Holy Orders
- Duly Ordained
- Ordained a Deacon
- Ordained a Priest
- 8 Giving and Receiving the Eucharist
- Eucharistic Anxiety
- Eucharistic Wine
- The Meaning and Power of Eucharist
- Becoming the Accidental Bishop
- 9 Consecrated as a Bishop
- The Missing Cross
- A Bishop with a Collar but No Ring
- You Can't Take Me Anywhere
- Halloween Day in a Collar
- Holy Orders
- Part Two What I Like About Anglicanism
- 10 A Story to Embody
- Meet N. T. Wright
- Finding a Bigger Story and Comprehensive Jesus
- Journey Inward, Journey Outward
- 11 Anglicanism and the Kingdom of God
- Putting the Church in It's Place
- For All Leaders
- 12 The Anglican Evangelistic Tradition
- John Wesley: A Hero and Model
- Six Representative Principles of the Anglican Church
- Ancient-Future Practices for Contemporary Times
- 13 Anglican Leadership
- 14 The Spirit of Anglicanism
- The Spirit of Serving Others
- Anglicans Love Their Church
- 15 The Anglican Treasure Chest
- Liturgical Tools Unpacked
- Treasures for the Sake of Others
- Conclusion
- The Fruit of Purpose
- What's Your Calling?
- Acknowledgments
- A Word from the Author
- Notes
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Life on My Own Terms
- Chapter 2: Liturgical Leanings
- Chapter 4: Shaping a Faith
- Chapter 5: What Is a Rector?
- Chapter 6: Following the Holy Spirit in Anglicanism
- Chapter 7: Ordained a Deacon and Priest
- Chapter 8: Giving and Receiving the Eucharist
- Chapter 9: Consecrated as a Bishop
- Chapter 10: A Story to Embody
- Chapter 11: Anglicanism and the Kingdom of God
- Chapter 12: The Anglican Evangelistic Tradition
- Chapter 14: The Spirit of Anglicanism
- Chapter 15: The Anglican Treasure Chest
- Conclusion
- About the Author
- Other books by Todd D. Hunter
- Giving Church Another Chance: Finding New Meaning in Spiritual Practices
- Christianity Beyond Belief: Following Jesus for the Sake of Others
