The Reconstruction of the Church: With Regard to Its Message and Program (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Paul Moore Strayer

9780483122390: The Reconstruction of the Church: With Regard to Its Message and Program (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483122394 ISBN 13: 9780483122390

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A bold call to reimagine the church for the modern world.

The Reconstruction of the Church argues that the church must adapt its message and program to meet the demands of a changing industrial age. It sets out a practical path to expand the church’s reach, deepen its social impact, and lead with courage, initiative, and real organization.

This book lays out a clear vision for reconstruction in three parts: redefining the church’s mission for today, diagnosing current limitations, and offering a practical program to increase effectiveness. It emphasizes a broader outreach, closer ties to daily life and business, and a more dynamic, community-focused form of ministry. Readers will find concrete proposals for restoring vitality to church leadership, reorganizing services, and using modern communication to invite and involve more people in meaningful church work.

A revised message for the church of today, with a fresh look at its social role and leadership
Practical guidance on organizing for community service and more effective ministry
Ways to modernize church structures, programs, and outreach without losing core values
Strategies for collaboration among churches and better engagement with business and labor

Ideal for pastors, lay leaders, and anyone seeking practical steps to strengthen the church’s role in society and daily life.

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