Worlds Within a Congregation

Jones examines the existence and character of theological diversity within congregations and shows how such diversity can be a positive factor. "Worlds Within a Congregation" can help readers understand how this diversity shapes the preferred ways of doing a number of things in the ministry of a congregation, such as worship, mission, service and interaction.

About the author

W. Paul Jones, known for serving with humor, creativity, and compassion as resident director of the Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center, is an Emeritus Professor of Theology, an ordained United Methodist for forty years, a Trappist Family Brother, and a Roman Catholic priest. His ecumenical work focuses on the relationship between spirituality and social justice and is particularly concerned with the dilemma of the contemporary church. He is author of fourteen books, some award-winning, and numerous articles.

Product details

• Authors: W. Paul Jones
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2000
• EAN: 9780687084340
• ISBN: 978-0-687-08434-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 396 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity