'Lessons of Hospitality in the Parables of Jesus: Inspiring a Congregation to Transform Its Ways of Loving and Serving Neighbors'

Joan Warren Gandy

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'Lessons of Hospitality in the Parables of Jesus: Inspiring a Congregation to Transform Its Ways of Loving and Serving Neighbors'

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Joan Warren Gandy. 'lessons of Hospitality In the Parables of Jesus: Inspiring a Congregation to Transform Its Ways of Loving and Serving Neighbors'. Columbia Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/10a3903d-aae5-467e-8660-ea033a655337.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

J. W. Gandy. 'Lessons of Hospitality in the Parables of Jesus: Inspiring a Congregation to Transform Its Ways of Loving and Serving Neighbors'. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/10a3903d-aae5-467e-8660-ea033a655337

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Joan Warren Gandy. 'lessons of Hospitality In the Parables of Jesus: Inspiring a Congregation to Transform Its Ways of Loving and Serving Neighbors'. Columbia Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/10a3903d-aae5-467e-8660-ea033a655337.

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Joan Warren Gandy

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Church and community

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Abstract

This project proposes that lessons of hospitality in the parables of Jesus can inspire a congregation to transform its ways of loving and serving neighbors. The congregation took part in an eight-week study with multiple opportunities to engage the parables each week. Research methods included ethnographic practices of listening, observing, and reading historical documents; written surveys to gauge how participants viewed congregational hospitality and service to neighbors before and after the study; and practical theological methods such as reflection/action and the four tasks of practical theological interpretation. The research discloses the power of parables to stir hearts for neighborhood mission.

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