Reconstructing the evangelistic mission of an older, established church: nurturing a neighborly faith

Ernest R Babel

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Reconstructing the evangelistic mission of an older, established church: nurturing a neighborly faith

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Ernest R Babel. Reconstructing the Evangelistic Mission of an Older, Established Church: Nurturing a Neighborly Faith. Candler School of Theology of Emory University. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6790bc17-f491-4fc1-bd5a-982a01a5ffab.

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E. R. Babel. Reconstructing the evangelistic mission of an older, established church: nurturing a neighborly faith. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6790bc17-f491-4fc1-bd5a-982a01a5ffab

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Ernest R Babel. Reconstructing the Evangelistic Mission of an Older, Established Church: Nurturing a Neighborly Faith. Candler School of Theology of Emory University. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6790bc17-f491-4fc1-bd5a-982a01a5ffab.

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Ernest R Babel

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Group identity and vocation are threatened and begin to unravel under the assault of pervasive and rapid change. This dissertation describes the dramatic upheaval occurring in a church whose history and identity have been imbedded in a rural community since pre-Civil War days. Such upheaval and transition demand a process of reorientation that identifies vital elements for reconstructing an appropriate Christian ministry among a community in such seismic flux. Combining theological reflection, group interaction and 'acts of hospitality' provided a crucial first step in restoring the equilibrium of an old bluecollar neighborhood church and rekindling their sense of mission.

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