Chasing Down a Rumor: The Death of Mainline Denominations

Name: Chasing Down a Rumor: The Death of Mainline Denominations
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ISBN: 9780806651422

By: Kenneth Inskeep, Robert Bacher

Augsburg Fortress / 2005 / Paperback

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Will mainline Protestantism continue its slow decline, or are there glimmerings of a new day? Bacher and Inskeep make a strong argument that the mainline is not only vital, but viable---offering strategies to meet the challenge and lessons to be drawn from case examples. "A worthwhile reflection,"---Living Church. 192 pages, softcover. Augsburg.

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Title: Chasing Down a Rumor: The Death of Mainline Denominations
By: Kenneth Inskeep, Robert Bacher
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Vendor: Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date: 2005

Dimensions: 9 X 6 (inches)
Weight: 11 ounces
ISBN: 0806651423
ISBN-13: 9780806651422
Stock No: WW651423

Publisher's Description

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Bacher and Inskeep believe that mainline denominationsserve as caretakers of the important Americanexpressions of Christianity, and if they are weak or lost,society and the universal church will be the worse for it. Theyargue that a fundamentally American form of mainlinedenominationalism can and will endure, despite the rumor ofits decline.

The authors examine six "rumors" of the decline. Usinghistorical trends and current statistical information, theyanalyze the current situation and point to vitallessons, potential problems, and key challenges. They alsooffer helpful strategies and provide examples of whatdenominations are doing that show potential.

Author Bio

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Robert Bacher retired in 2001 from his position as executive for administration, Office of the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Kenneth Inskeep is Director of Research for the ELCA.