Growing Up into the Children of God: Exploring the Paradoxes of Christian Maturi

Description: Growing Up into the Children of God by David Newman David Newman reflects on what it means for Christians to grow to be mature members of the body of Christ, with faith in a God who acts and themselves actively engaged in the church and the world. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A strong, mature faith is vital for Christians and for the life of the Church.Reflecting on his own faith journey and nearly 40 years of ministry in the Church of England, David Newman offers ways of thinking about and experiencing faith which equips individuals in their growth as people and as Christians.The book offers a dialogue between some of the easily polarized groups in the Church, such that the energy and wisdom of each might benefit the other and the whole. At a time when the Church is increasingly demarcated and even divided by age, theological outlook and styles of worship Christians need to create frameworks of understanding that enable then to be credible witnesses in todays complex and fragmented world. Author Biography David Newman is Warden of Launde Abbey, the retreat house for the dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough, and former Archdeacon of Loughborough. Review This book aims to tease out the many paradoxes that hinder us in achieving Christian maturity. This, Newman feels, is often hindered by the idea that churches will only grow when the generations are catered for in different settings, and flies in the face of a biblical vision for a multicultural, intergenerational church. The author makes many interesting points about how we achieve Christian maturity particularly in not being disappointed when things go wrong, or worrying when Gods plan does not work out as we had hoped. Whilst the author draws on the wisdom of a wide range of Christian Tradition, it is clear that he is heavily influenced by his evangelical beginnings. Conversely, he is not afraid to criticise some of the things said by, often prominent, evangelicals, in their selective use of scripture, and in not wanting those who are not of their way of thinking in their churches. Although sometimes a little contradictory in his arguments, Newmans book will be a good starting point for discussion about how we become mature Christians in mature intergenerational churches. -- Marie Paterson * The Reader *This is a useful and intriguing little book, which speaks to one of the greatest dilemmas facing the contemporary Church: how is the Church to grow while retaining its increasingly elderly core? … There are useful insights here, not least that a genuine interdependence between youth and experience is not only possible, but also necessary and creative. … This would be a good volume for informal study, especially in church communities that are seeking a new way to handle challenges from the past and future. Each chapter ends with probing questions for further thought and discussion. -- The Revd Angela Tilby * The Church Times * Review Quote This book aims to tease out the many paradoxes that hinder us in achieving Christian maturity. This, Newman feels, is often hindered by the idea that churches will only grow when the generations are catered for in different settings, and flies in the face of a biblical vision for a multicultural, intergenerational church. The author makes many interesting points about how we achieve Christian maturity particularly in not being disappointed when things go wrong, or worrying when Gods plan does not work out as we had hoped. Whilst the author draws on the wisdom of a wide range of Christian Tradition, it is clear that he is heavily influenced by his evangelical beginnings. Conversely, he is not afraid to criticise some of the things said by, often prominent, evangelicals, in their selective use of scripture, and in not wanting those who are not of their way of thinking in their churches. Although sometimes a little contradictory in his arguments, Newmans book will be a good starting point for discussion about how we become mature Christians in mature intergenerational churches. Details ISBN1789590205 Author David Newman Pages 150 Publisher Sacristy Press Year 2019 ISBN-10 1789590205 ISBN-13 9781789590203 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-04-01 Imprint Sacristy Press Place of Publication Durham Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 248.4 UK Release Date 2019-04-01 AU Release Date 2019-04-01 NZ Release Date 2019-04-01 Subtitle Exploring the Paradoxes of Christian Maturity Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126577016;

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