Essential church : a Wesleyan ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc & Mark A. Maddix, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Leclerc, Diane, 1963- editor.

Maddix, Mark A., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wesleyan Church--Doctrines.

Wesleyan Church.

Church.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kansas City, Missouri : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2014.

Summary:

'A more ambiguous word than this, the Church, is scarce to be found in the English Language.'--John WesleyWith so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns.This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any theological library.

Contents:

1. Introduction: Wesleyan ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc and Mark A. Maddix

PART 1: The church at its core

2. The church: The event of the kingdom of God / Eric Stevenson

3. Trinitarian identity: The church's true foundation / Henry W. Spaulding II and Henry W. Spaulding III

4. Putting Christ in His place: Ecclesiology and Christology in the Nazarene tradition / Mark H. Mann

5. Mission impossible: The importance of the Spirit in Wesleyan ecclesiology / Diane Leclerc

6. Tradition at its best: The classical marks of the church / Tim J. Crutcher

7. Cultural correlation: The "postmodern" marks of the church / Deirdre Brower Latz

PART 2: The church's essential functions

8. The church at worship / Jeffrey T. Barker

9. The church's sacraments / Brent Peterson

10. The church's proclamation / James N. Fitzgerald

11. The church as confessional educator: A catechetical approach to Christian education / Mark A. Maddix

12. The church as formational fellowship / Dean G. Blevins

13. The church as egalitarian liberator / Kristina LCelle-Peterson

14. The church as compassion and justice / Stephen Riley

15. The church as a witnessing community / Davd busic

PART 3: The church as organized organism

16. The body of Christ: A theology of ecclesial relationships / Richard P. Thompson

17. The priesthood of all believers: A theology of the laity / Rebecca Laird

18. Unifying the church: A theological understanding og ordination / Brent Peterson

19. The "designated reader": An ecclesiological metaphor for pastoral leadership / Jeff Crosno

20. Pastoring pastors: A functional theology of superintendency / Jeren Rowell.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780834132641

0834132648

9780834132429