The Generative Church: Global Conversations about Investing in Emerging Generations

ISBN 10: 1532681801 / ISBN 13: 9781532681806

Editore: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2019

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Riassunto:

Virtually all churches aim to invest meaningfully in the faith development of the younger generations who have been entrusted into their care. Some churches have a longstanding track record of faithfulness in living out this commitment. Some lose sight of this priority over time and allow their intentionality to fade. This book makes a distinctive contribution to our understanding of children’s, youth, and young adult ministries by appropriating Erik Erikson’s concept of generativity (“the interest in establishing and guiding the next generation”) as a way of exploring congregational life. Eleven accomplished authors representing five different countries provide diverse theological and cultural perspectives on key aspects of what it means for churches to invest intentionally in the faith development of the members of emerging generations. Their chapters challenge us to think about the intergenerational dynamics of our churches, the crucial partnership between church and parents, and what it means to involve young people meaningfully in the life of the church. The intriguing topics explored by this group of authors—and the diverse contexts from which they write—promise to broaden and enrich our thinking about caring for children, youth, and young adults as a vital responsibility shared by the entire congregation.

Informazioni sull'autore: Cory Seibel is a pastor at Central Baptist Church and affiliate professor at Taylor Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta. As a researcher, writer, and presenter, he strives to help churches flourish as intergenerational communities of faith.

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Titolo: The Generative Church: Global Conversations ...
Casa editrice: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Data di pubblicazione: 2019
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket