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Chasing Down a Rumor

The Death of Mainline Denominations
  • ISBN-13: 9780806651422
  • Publisher: 1517 MEDIA
    Imprint: AUGSBURG BOOKS
  • By Robert Bacher, By Kenneth Inskeep
  • Price: AUD $32.99
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  • Local release date: 16/05/2005
  • Format: Paperback (203.00mm X 157.00mm) 192 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Christian Churches & denominations [HRCC]
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Bacher and Inskeep believe that mainline denominationsserve as caretakers of the important Americanexpressions of Christianity, and if they are weak or lost,society and the universal church will be the worse for it. Theyargue that a fundamentally American form of mainlinedenominationalism can and will endure, despite the rumor ofits decline. The authors examine six "rumors" of the decline. Usinghistorical trends and current statistical information, theyanalyze the current situation and point to vitallessons, potential problems, and key challenges. They alsooffer helpful strategies and provide examples of whatdenominations are doing that show potential.
Robert Bacher retired in 2001 from his position as executive for administration, Office of the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Kenneth Inskeep is Director of Research for the ELCA.
Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction PERSPECTIVES Conceptual Tools Fragments of Fragments A Bewildering Course of Events PROSPECTS Numbers POSSIBILITIES Built to Last Incidence of Renewal Style and Ability: A Way Forward Toward the Next Rumor: Findings, Worries, Strategies Notes Reference
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