Are we the church? spiritual formation of the congregation through listening, discernment, and obedience

Kathleen A Work

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Are we the church? spiritual formation of the congregation through listening, discernment, and obedience

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Kathleen A Work. Are We the Church? Spiritual Formation of the Congregation Through Listening, Discernment, and Obedience. Wesley Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d7f27e95-396a-48e9-a07c-4e09bca6ff59.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

K. A. Work. Are we the church? spiritual formation of the congregation through listening, discernment, and obedience. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d7f27e95-396a-48e9-a07c-4e09bca6ff59

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Kathleen A Work. Are We the Church? Spiritual Formation of the Congregation Through Listening, Discernment, and Obedience. Wesley Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d7f27e95-396a-48e9-a07c-4e09bca6ff59.

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Kathleen A Work

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Abstract

This ethnographic case study attempted to develop an awareness of Christ's presence and action in the midst of a particular United Methodist congregation. In structuring teaching, regular worship, and focused discussions, a group of congregational leaders journeyed together through Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, noting their faith experiences and encouraging one another in faithful living. Through listening for God in their gathering together and daily living; through patient discernment that was willing to embrace paradox and remain open to newness; and through humble and, sometimes, courageous obedience to God's revealed word, they gained understanding of the life to which they are called, and both they and the congregation were empowered to be the continuing incarnation of Christ in the world.

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