Longing for Spring (New Monastic Library: Resources for Radical Discipleship)

Heath, Elaine A; Kisker, Scott

ISBN 10: 1498210929 / ISBN 13: 9781498210928

Published by Wipf and Stock, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Longing for Spring (New Monastic Library: Resources for Radical Discipleship)
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1498210929
• ISBN 13: 9781498210928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Delving into the widespread, contemporary longing for a more serious and communal experience of Christianity, this book provides important theoretical underpinnings and casts a vision for a new monasticism within the Wesleyan tradition. Elaine Heath and Scott Kisker call for the planting of neo-monastic churches which embody the Wesleyan vision of holiness in postmodern contexts. This book also points toward some vital shifts that are necessary in theological education in order to equip pastors to lead such communities. Longing for Spring helps Wesleyans of all stripes understand the theory and praxis necessary for planting neo-monastic communities as a new model of the church that is particularly important in the postmodern context. The authors write in an engaging, conversational style that is conversant with postmodern culture, yet thoroughly informed by critical research. Heath and Kisker boldly challenge the imagination of the church, both within and beyond Wesleyan traditions, to consider the possibility of revitalizing the church through the new monasticism.

About the Authors

Elaine A. Heath is the McCreless Assistant Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. She is the author of Out of the Night (2008). Scott Kisker is the James Cecil Logan Associate Professor of Evangelism and Wesley Studies at Wesley Theological Seminary, and is the author of Foundation for Revival (2007).

Scott Kisker is the James Cecil Logan Associate Professor of Evangelism and Wesley Studies at Wesley Theological Seminary, and is the author of Foundation for Revival (2007).