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Speaking Church: A New Vision for the Sub/Urban Congregation
Speaking Church: A New Vision for the Sub/Urban Congregation
Speaking Church: A New Vision for the Sub/Urban Congregation
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Language is the gift by which we shape our understanding and tell our story. But if we cannot see ourselves and our context in our language, our lives can be confused and our witness weakened through a kind of cognitive dissonance created when the only vocabulary available to us fails to match our lived situation. Urban and suburban congregations live this disconnect when the language and imagery often employed in hymns, prayers, imagery, and liturgies reflect a rural ideal far from the experience of believers. The irony is revealed when we recognize that the Bible is a book deeply and profoundly urban in nature. Christianity's earliest history gives both authorization and resources for helping urban and suburban congregations find their unique voice.
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Release dateJan 3, 2019
ISBN9781532656316
Speaking Church: A New Vision for the Sub/Urban Congregation
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Ross Bartlett

Ross Bartlett is one of the top names in mediumship today. Starting out at the age of 14 and still one of the youngest mediums around, Ross has over a decade worth of experience and is renowned for his evidential and therapeutic approach in mediumship. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology and has appeared on TV in a number of different countries. Ross has received much acclaim from the success of his bestselling autobiography, Earth Angel. His most recent book is Heaven Therapy. Ross continues to lead the way for the next generation of spiritual workers. He lives in the UK.

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