Quest for Spiritual Community - Reclaiming Spiritual Guidance for Contemporary Congregations

Many churches recognize the importance of the genuine spiritual hunger in our time and are attempting to bridge the gulf between traditional religious institutions and the contemporary spiritual quest by revitalizing and retooling ancient spiritual practices. This book suggests that it is possible to relish the spiritual quest while honoring tradition and theological inquiry through practices such as spiritual guidance. It presents a sociological analysis of contemporary spirituality, case studies of congregations with spiritual guidance ministries, and reflection on historical practices and Protestant theological roots to explore the strengths and pitfalls of nurturing the contemporary spiritual quest in the average congregation. The resulting vision for congregation-based spiritual guidance incorporates practices that attend to person, community, and mission.

Summary

Suggests that it is possible to relish the spiritual quest while honoring tradition and theological inquiry through practices such as spiritual guidance. This book presents an analysis of spirituality, and reflection on Protestant theological roots to explore the strengths and pitfalls of nurturing the spiritual quest in the average congregation.

Product details

• Authors: Angela H Reed, Angela H. Reed, Reed Angela H.
• Publisher: T. & T. Clark Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.04.2011
• EAN: 9780567038838
• ISBN: 978-0-567-03883-8
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Theologie, Christentum, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy