Chasing Down a Rumor: The Death of Mainline Denominations
Language: English
Published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2005
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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.
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- Title
- Chasing Down a Rumor: The Death of Mainline Denominations
- Author
- Robert Bacher
- Publisher
- Augsburg Fortress Publishers
- Publication year
- 2005
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0806651423
- ISBN 13
- 9780806651422
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.
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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.
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