Congregations Magazine, Winter 2004

Theology Matters: How Congregations Reach for God

Contents

IN FOCUS: Practicing Theology in the Congregation
Author Dorothy C. Bass says it is time for deliberate and explicit theological reflection in congregations

Leading Theologically
Pastor and author R. Scott Colglazier maintains that, now more than ever, the pastor must exercise theological leadership

Telling the Right Story
Pastor Robert C. Barger insists that true congregational vitality is not possible without theological consistency

Renewing Minds
Pastor Greg Cootsona describes the essential elements for a solid adult discipleship program

Homegrown Theology
Indianapolis Center for Congregations president Tim Shapiro prescribes five steps for theological reflection in the parish

Benedictine Spirituality and Congregational Life
Seminarian Jennifer McKenzie describes a series of Benedictine retreats she developed for a Virginia congregation

FEATURES

The 80 Percent Rule: Fact or Fiction?
Writer Marlis McCollum investigates the origins and wisdom of an anecdotal rule of congregational capacity

Staying Put
Professor Israel Galindo provides an in-depth look at the first 10 years of pastoral ministry

COLUMNS

THE LEADING EDGE
Alban Institute president James P. Wind asks congregations to consider how welcoming they are to the "creative class"

ASK ALBAN
Senior consultant Jacqueline J. Lewis describes the qualities of leadership necessary to build real community in multiracial congregations

DEPARTMENTS

FROM THE EDITOR

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ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Resources on Benedictine Spirituality

Implementing a Benedictine Program in Your Parish 

ISBN# Volume 30, Number 1
Alban No. PC0401
paper, 44 pages
2004

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