Description: Radical Welcome by Stephanie Spellers, Michael B. Curry, Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, The Very Rev. Dr. Mark Richardson For the fifteenth anniversary of its publication, this revised edition features a new introduction from the author on the state of the church and its "radical welcome" today, along with new reflections on how it continues to reshape the church. This book is at once a theological, inspirational, and practical guide for congregations that want to move beyond diversity and inclusion to present a vision for the church of the future: one where the gifts, voices, and power of marginalized groups bring new life to the mainline church. Based on two years of work and over 200 interviews with people in congregations all around the United States—in urban, suburban, and rural settings—it asks the question: How do we face our fears and welcome transformation in order to become Gods radically welcoming people?Each chapter introduces a particular congregation and the challenges it faced, and lays out the theological underpinnings of tackling fears head-on to embrace change as a welcome part of community life. This new edition features essays from Michael B. Curry, Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, and Mark Richardson. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Stephanie Spellers serves as Presiding Bishop Michael Currys Canon for Evangelism and Reconciliation. The author of The Church Cracked Open, and The Episcopal Way (with Eric Law), she has directed mission and evangelism work at General Theological Seminary and in the Diocese of Long Island. A native of Kentucky and a graduate of both Episcopal Divinity School and Harvard Divinity School, she lives in Harlem, New York.The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry is the Episcopal Churchs 27th Presiding Bishop. He was the Bishop of North Carolina from 2000 to 2015. Bishop Curry has a national preaching and teaching ministry and is a regular on TV and radio and a frequent speaker at conferences around the country. His books include Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus; Following the Way of Jesus: Churchs Teachings for a Changing World; and Love Is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times.Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones is the priest and director of spiritual formation of Trinity Church Wall Streets Retreat Center in West Cornwall, Connecticut. He is an avid reader, award-winning author, and popular speaker, and has taught at elementary and university levels. A former Jesuit priest, Dr. Bozuzuti-Jones has missionary experience in Belize, Brazil, and Guyana. He lives in West Cornwall, CT.Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows is the first black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.Mark Richardson is Dean of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific. Table of Contents Foreword: The Rt. Rev. Steven CharlestonIntroduction to the 15th Anniversary EditionIntroduction to Radical WelcomeThe Radical Welcome JourneyDefining Radical WelcomePart I: The Theology of Radical WelcomeThe Dream of God Living with Arms Wide Open Be Not Afraid Part II: The Picture of Radical WelcomeBeyond Inviting and Inclusion Radical Welcome Signs Part III: The Practice of Radical WelcomeRe-imagine Your Common Life Check Your Reality Reckon with Your Fear Where Do We Go from Here . . . Now? Part IV: Community Reflections on Radical WelcomeThe Way of Radical Welcome by Mark Bozzuti-JonesWalking with Radical Welcome by Jennifer Baskerville-BurrowsRadical Welcome and Training the Churchs Future Leaders by W. Mark RichardsonA Dream and a Church Big Enough for God by Michael B. CurryConclusion: The Journey ContinuesBread for the Journey: An Online CompanionAcknowledgments Review "This is not a feel good book. It is not about how we should all be nice to strangers at coffee hour. This is a book about the very hard challenges that face any of us when we decide to step outside of our isolation for the sake of the gospel. . . . [T]his book is that rare combination of deep spirituality and pragmatism. . . . The call to take on the challenges of radical welcome is for the growth of the community, not only in numbers, but in spirit, imagination, and strength. This is a book about the future envisioned by the gospel, a future that extends the love of Christ in all directions."—From the foreword by Stephen Charleston, author of The Four Vision Quests of Jesus and former Bishop of Alaska and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School"The beautiful thing about re-revisiting Radical Welcome fifteen years on is discovering that it has a timelessness and relevance that we critically need today. . . . The vision of who we can be, truly reflecting the image of God, is stunningly beautiful and more than worth the effort."—The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis"When I read Radical Welcome fifteen years ago, I knew that it was deeply thoughtful and theologically grounded. I didnt—couldnt have—known that it was also futuristic, even prophetic. Today, a much wider audience is seeking to embrace diversity in ways that are authentically faithful rather than simply socially tasteful, woke, and de rigueur. I am grateful to have this resource to read again, with its new essays and updates, and to commend it to those who are becoming aware of the intentionality building a truly welcoming community requires."—Sarah B. Drummond, Founding Dean, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School Promotional Fresh inspiration and a current look at the state of welcome in the Episcopal Church. Review Text Praise from the first edition: "More than a primer, more than a handbook, Spellers offers us a thoughtful, in-depth look at what radical welcome really entails--discernment, openness and willingness to change, along with intentional "holy boldness." A must-read for any who dare entertain the idea of authentic Christian inclusivity." --The Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris, Bishop Suffragan (Ret.), Diocese of Massachusetts "This a book about renewal. About growth. About intelligent change. I believe that any person who cares for authentic ministry in open and affirming ways will find a home in radical welcome. This is a resource many of us have been waiting for. It is a message whose time has come." --The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, Dean and President, Episcopal Divinity School Bishop of Alaska (Ret.) Review Quote "This is not a feel good book. It is not about how we should all be nice to strangers at coffee hour. This is a book about the very hard challenges that face any of us when we decide to step outside of our isolation for the sake of the gospel. . . . [T]his book is that rare combination of deep spirituality and pragmatism. . . . The call to take on the challenges of radical welcome is for the growth of the community, not only in numbers, but in spirit, imagination, and strength. This is a book about the future envisioned by the gospel, a future that extends the love of Christ in all directions." --From the foreword by Stephen Charleston, author of The Four Vision Quests of Jesus and former Bishop of Alaska and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School "The beautiful thing about re-revisiting Radical Welcome fifteen years on is discovering that it has a timelessness and relevance that we critically need today. . . . The vision of who we can be, truly reflecting the image of God, is stunningly beautiful and more than worth the effort." --The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis "When I read Radical Welcome fifteen years ago, I knew that it was deeply thoughtful and theologically grounded. I didnt--couldnt have--known that it was also futuristic, even prophetic. Today, a much wider audience is seeking to embrace diversity in ways that are authentically faithful rather than simply socially tasteful, woke, and de rigueur. I am grateful to have this resource to read again, with its new essays and updates, and to commend it to those who are becoming aware of the intentionality building a truly welcoming community requires." --Sarah B. Drummond, Founding Dean, Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School Promotional "Headline" Fresh inspiration and a current look at the state of welcome in the Episcopal Church. Description for Sales People A revised and updated version of thebest-seller Contains a new introduction from the author With new essays MichaelB. Curry, Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, and Mark Richardson Details ISBN1640654682 Author The Very Rev. Dr. Mark Richardson Short Title Radical Welcome Pages 208 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1640654682 ISBN-13 9781640654686 Format Paperback DEWEY 253 Edition 15th Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780819231840 Publisher Church Publishing Inc Imprint Church Publishing Inc Place of Publication New York Subtitle Embracing God, The Other, and the Spirit of Transformation Publication Date 2021-12-02 AU Release Date 2021-12-02 NZ Release Date 2021-12-02 US Release Date 2021-12-02 UK Release Date 2021-12-02 Edition Description 15th Anniversary Revised Edition Replaces 9780898695205 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:134045450;
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Book Title: Radical Welcome: Embracing God, the Other, and the Spirit of Transformation
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 229mm
Topic: Religious History, Christianity
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Publisher: The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, The Very Rev. Dr. Mark Richardson, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Church Publishing Inc
Publication Year: 2021
Author: Stephanie Spellers
Number of Pages: 208 Pages
