Adventures in Service: A Study of the Rural and Small Town Epworth League and Its Community - Brossura

Felton, Ralph Almon

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1025260007 ISBN 13: 9781025260006

Casa editrice: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Riassunto

"Adventures in Service" is an insightful study focusing on the role and impact of the Epworth League within rural and small-town settings during the early 20th century. Authored by Ralph Almon Felton, a noted expert in rural sociology and religious life, this work examines how church-based youth organizations can serve as catalysts for community improvement and spiritual development.

The book delves into the specific needs of smaller congregations, offering practical strategies for mobilizing young people through the Epworth League-a Methodist association dedicated to youth ministry and social service. Felton explores themes of leadership, civic responsibility, and the social gospel, illustrating how organized religious service can address the unique challenges of non-urban environments. By bridging the gap between faith and community action, the text provides a roadmap for revitalizing local life through structured engagement and collective effort.

Historically significant for its look at the intersection of religion and rural sociology, "Adventures in Service" serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of youth ministry and the enduring importance of local community service in the American religious tradition.

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Tradd Street Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1025260007
• ISBN 13: 9781025260006
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 100
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile