Essential Church: A Wesleyan Ecclesiology

Name: Essential Church: A Wesleyan Ecclesiology
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ISBN: 9780834132429

By: Mark A. Maddix, Diane LeClerc

Beacon Hill Press / 2014 / Paperback

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An ecclesiology for the Nazarene Church

With so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to Essential Church explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns.

This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any theological library.

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Title: Essential Church: A Wesleyan Ecclesiology
By: Mark A. Maddix, Diane LeClerc
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Vendor: Beacon Hill Press
Publication Date: 2014

Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 15 ounces
ISBN: 0834132427
ISBN-13: 9780834132429
Stock No: WW132429

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’A more ambiguous word than this, the Church, is scarce to be found in the English Language.’--John WesleyWith so many denominations and differing ideas about what the church is and does, arriving at a clear understanding of the church is a formidable challenge. The pastors and educators who have contributed to this book explore the meaning, purpose, and function of the church, as well as its structure. They address topics such as the kingdom of God, worship, and mission, in relation to the body of Christ, and give special attention to Wesleyan theological concerns.This theology of the church is an accessible resource for anyone, minister or layperson, who desires a better grasp of the church. This stimulating ecclesiology is a valuable addition to any theological library.

Author Bio

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Diane Cunningham Leclerc, PhD, is a professor at Northwest Nazarene University, where she also serves as director of the Graduate School of Theology. She has written numerous articles and several books, including Discovering Christian Holiness: The Heart of Wesleyan-Holiness Theology and most recently co-authoring The Back Side of the Cross: An Atonement Theology for the Abused and Abandoned. Leclerc has been the lead pastor of two congregations and has been associate pastor at Nampa College Church of the Nazarene for several years. She is a past president of the Wesleyan Theological Society and a participant in the Dialogue on Race and Faith Rev. Mark A. Maddix, PhD, is a professor of practical theology & Christian discipleship and dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministries at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. He has published many articles and co-authored or co-edited six books, including Missional Discipleship: Partners in God’s Redemptive Mission (2013) and Essential Beliefs: A Wesleyan Primer (2016). Maddix is a frequent speaker on topics of Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, and online education. He is married with two adult children.