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Resurrecting church : where justice and diversity meet radical welcome and healing hope /

Resurrecting church interweaves three strands. The center strand is the remarkable turnaround story of Caldwell Presbyterian Church, which was on the edge of extinction when author John Cleghorn filled the role of pastor. Cleghorn also tells the story of his own growth and liberation from the myopia...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Cleghorn, John, 1956- (Author)
Other Authors: Sadler, Rodney Steven, 1967- (Author of introduction, etc.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2021]
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Resurrecting church interweaves three strands. The center strand is the remarkable turnaround story of Caldwell Presbyterian Church, which was on the edge of extinction when author John Cleghorn filled the role of pastor. Cleghorn also tells the story of his own growth and liberation from the myopia of white privilege. The third strand includes the stories of several diverse congregations researched by the athor. These congregations are examples of faith communities that have taken risks, deepening empathy and seeking justice. Cleghorn envisions congregations as diverse communities, spiritual hospitals for the wounded and marginalized.--back cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 205 pages)
ISBN:9781506464855
1506464858