Longing for Spring: A New Vision for Wesleyan Community - Softcover

Kisker, Scott T.; Heath, Elaine A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0718892429 ISBN 13: 9780718892425

Publisher: James Clarke and Co Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Delving into the widespread, contemporary longing for a more serious and communal experience of Christianity, this book provides important theoretical underpinnings and casts a vision for a new monasticism within the Wesleyan tradition. Elaine Heath and Scott Kisker call for the planting of neo-monastic churches which embody the Wesleyan vision of holiness in postmodern contexts. This book also points toward some vital shifts that are necessary in theological education in order to equip pastors to lead such communities. Longing for Spring helps Wesleyans of all stripes understand the theory and praxis necessary for planting neo-monastic communities as a new model of the church that is particularly important in the postmodern context. The authors write in an engaging, conversational style that is conversant with postmodern culture, yet thoroughly informed by critical research. Heath and Kisker boldly challenge the imagination of the church, both within and beyond Wesleyan traditions, to consider the possibility of revitalizing the church through the new monasticism.

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About the Author

Elaine A. Heath is Assistant Professor of Evangelism in the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She is the author of 'The Mystic Way of Evangelism' (2008). Scott Kisker is the James Cecil Logan Associate Professor of Evangelism and Wesley Studies at Wesley Theological Seminary, and is the author of Foundation for Revival (2007).

Edition details

• Publisher: James Clarke and Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0718892429
• ISBN 13: 9780718892425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 118