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Autore |
McBride J. LeBron |
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Living faithfully with disappointment in the church / / J. LeBron McBride |
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New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 |
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ISBN |
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0-7890-2622-8 |
1-315-04415-3 |
1-135-42798-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (122 p.) |
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Collana |
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Haworth series in chaplaincy |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Church controversies |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-100) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover ; Living Faithfully with Disappointment in the Church; Title Page ; Copyright Page ; Table of Contents ; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. When Churches Stumble; Idealism and the Church; Unity versus Community; The Church: The Community; When the Church Walks with Two Feet on the Ground; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 2. When Families Feud; Boundaries; Stagnant Minds Lead to Isolated and Closed Churches; Controlling Families; Church Bullies; Church Codependents; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 3. When Beliefs Crumble |
A Crisis Can Bring Forced IntrospectionAdjustments to Belief Structures Can Be Difficult; The Church Should Be a Safe Place for Honest Discussion; Beliefs Change in Multiple Ways; Belief Transitions Are Normal, Not Abnormal; Movement from the Status Quo May Energize; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 4. When Religion Rigidifies; Addictive Processes in Organizations; The Awakening; A Psychological and Spiritual Danger Zone; Extremes Are Not Only Found in Extreme Organizations; The Problem of Mistaking Religion for Spirituality; The Challenge; Questions for Discussion/Reflection |
Chapter 5. When Leaving HurtsIdealism; The Battle; The Decision; Actions to Take When Facing a Denominational Crisis; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 6. When Ministry Disillusions; Finding |
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