Power and Identity in the Global Church:
Title | Power and Identity in the Global Church: PDF eBook |
Author | Brian M. Howell |
Publisher | William Carey Publishing |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2009-06-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0878086374 |
Power and Identity in the Global Church: Six Contemporary Cases applies contemporary sociological, theological, and New Testament insights to better understand how God’s people can, do, and should interact in the field, thereby laying the groundwork for better multicultural approaches to mission partnership. The authors—six evangelical anthropologists and theologians—also show that faithfulness in mission requires increased attention to local identities, cultural themes, and concerns, including the desire to grow spiritually through direct engagement with God’s word. In this context, failure to attend to power imbalances can stunt spiritual and leadership growth. Attending to those imbalances should make Christian churches more truly brothers and sisters in Christ, equal members of the one global body of which Christ alone is the head.
Power, Church, and Identity
Title | Power, Church, and Identity PDF eBook |
Author | Ulston Patmore Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022 |
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Religion, Identity and Power
Title | Religion, Identity and Power PDF eBook |
Author | Ahmet Erdi Ozturk |
Publisher | Edinburgh University Press |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2021-01-05 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1474474713 |
This book examines Turkey’s ethno-religious activism and power-related political strategies in the Balkans between 2002 and 2020, the period under the rule of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), to determine the scopes of its activities in the region.
Ahmet Erdi Öztürk illuminates an often-neglected aspect of Turkey’s relations with its Balkan neighbours that emerged as a result of the much discussed ‘authoritarian turn’ – a broader shift in Turkish domestic and foreign policy from a realist-secular to a Sunni Islamic orientation with ethno-nationalist policies.
Öztürk draws on personal testimonies given by both Turkish and non-Turkish, Muslim and non-Muslim interviewees in three country cases: Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Albania. The findings shed light on contemporary issues surrounding the continuous redefinition of Turkish secularism under the AKP rule and the emergence of a new Muslim elite in Turkey.
Becoming Who You Are
Title | Becoming Who You Are PDF eBook |
Author | Dutch Sheets |
Publisher | Bethany House |
Pages | 251 |
Release | 2010-11-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441213562 |
In this powerful book that Dutch Sheets calls his life message, readers are given truths about who they are in Christ and how to become the person God made them to be. More than a book about identity in Christ, it is an action plan to help believers conquer the lies that keep them defeated and walk into a newfound freedom. Originally titled Roll Away Your Stone, it provides sound biblical teaching that shows believers how to walk in the Spirit.
Our Global Families
Title | Our Global Families PDF eBook |
Author | Todd M. Johnson |
Publisher | Baker Academic |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2015-02-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441221794 |
As Christians, we belong to not only a diverse global Christian family but also a diverse human family. Todd Johnson, a noted expert on global Christianity and world missions trends, and Cindy Wu show how divisions within these families work against our desire to bring about positive change in the world. They provide an overview of global Christian identity, exploring how we can be faithful to our own tradition while engaging Christians across denominations and be better informed as we work with people of other religions. The book utilizes the latest research data on global Christianity and world religions and includes tables, graphs, charts, and end-of-chapter discussion questions.
The Christian Man
Title | The Christian Man PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Morley |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 2019-05-21 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310356091 |
In The Christian Man, Patrick Morley--bestselling author of The Man in the Mirror--offers men practical ways to deal with life's problems and become the men of God they aspire to be. No man fails on purpose. Quite the opposite. When our feet hit the floor every morning, we're looking for a win. But these are turbulent times to be a man. In gathering material for this book, Morley interviewed many men. Their input was powerful. And transparent. They agreed that it's increasingly difficult to juggle all their responsibilities as men, husbands, fathers, friends, workers, churchmen, and citizens. No one understands what you're going through more than men's expert Patrick Morley, author of the landmark bestseller The Man in the Mirror, which has sold over 4 million copies. And now, Morley has put together a game plan so you can get that win you're looking for. The Christian Man is filled with powerful stories and refreshingly practical answers to questions like: How can I lead a more balanced life? How can I have a deeper walk with God? What makes a great husband? How can I become a dad who makes a difference? How should I think about my work? What's the right way to deal with lust? By the end of this must-read book, you will know how to intentionally release the power of God on the issues that matter most to you. You'll be able to walk with confidence in the one identity that matters most: The Christian Man.
People of the Book
Title | People of the Book PDF eBook |
Author | David Lyle Jeffrey |
Publisher | Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Pages | 420 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 9780802841773 |
The author examines the "cultural and literary identity among Western Christians which the centrality of 'the Book' has helped to create, and the Christian use of the phrase 'People of the book.'"--Preface.