Living faithfully with disappointment in the church / / J. LeBron McBride |
Autore | McBride J. LeBron |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (122 p.) |
Disciplina | 250 |
Collana | Haworth series in chaplaincy |
Soggetto topico | Church controversies |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
0-7890-2622-8
1-315-04415-3 1-135-42798-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
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 Meaning in Life; Finding Sanctuary; Learn to Surrender; A Sense of Discipline; Incorporating Others; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 7. When Tensions Increase; A Narrow Focus Results in Lack of Tolerance; Not Accepting Tensions Results in Lack of Challenge; Integration Results in More Balance; Polarities in the Christian Life; Questions for Discussion/Reflection Chapter 8. When Change CollidesConcepts About Change; Change and Churches; Superficial Change; Change Never Comes Easily; The Church: A Projection of Us?; When Change and Church Collide; The Opportunity; Questions for Reflection/Discussion; Chapter 9. When Humanity Fails; The Crisis of Pollyanna Delusions: Denial; The Crisis of Projection: The Devil Made Me Do It; The Crisis of External Locus of Control: Expecting God to Do it All; The Crisis of Legalism: Control; The Crisis of Instability and Insecurity: Anxiety; The Crisis of the Inflated Self: Narcissism; The Crisis of Condemnation: Guilt The Crisis of Conformity: MindlessnessThe Use of Spirituality and Religion in Psychologically Healthy Ways; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 10. When Churches Walk the Talk; The Gospel, As Lived in the Healthy Church, Answers Many Important Questions; Conclusion; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452525003321 |
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New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Living faithfully with disappointment in the church / / J. LeBron McBride |
Autore | McBride J. LeBron |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (122 p.) |
Disciplina | 250 |
Collana | Haworth series in chaplaincy |
Soggetto topico | Church controversies |
ISBN |
1-135-42805-0
0-7890-2622-8 1-315-04415-3 1-135-42798-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
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 Meaning in Life; Finding Sanctuary; Learn to Surrender; A Sense of Discipline; Incorporating Others; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 7. When Tensions Increase; A Narrow Focus Results in Lack of Tolerance; Not Accepting Tensions Results in Lack of Challenge; Integration Results in More Balance; Polarities in the Christian Life; Questions for Discussion/Reflection Chapter 8. When Change CollidesConcepts About Change; Change and Churches; Superficial Change; Change Never Comes Easily; The Church: A Projection of Us?; When Change and Church Collide; The Opportunity; Questions for Reflection/Discussion; Chapter 9. When Humanity Fails; The Crisis of Pollyanna Delusions: Denial; The Crisis of Projection: The Devil Made Me Do It; The Crisis of External Locus of Control: Expecting God to Do it All; The Crisis of Legalism: Control; The Crisis of Instability and Insecurity: Anxiety; The Crisis of the Inflated Self: Narcissism; The Crisis of Condemnation: Guilt The Crisis of Conformity: MindlessnessThe Use of Spirituality and Religion in Psychologically Healthy Ways; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Chapter 10. When Churches Walk the Talk; The Gospel, As Lived in the Healthy Church, Answers Many Important Questions; Conclusion; Questions for Discussion/Reflection; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790545603321 |
McBride J. LeBron
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New York : , : Routledge, , 2005 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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