Narrative Research in Ministry: A Postmodern Research Approach for Faith Communities

Presnell, William

ISBN 10: 1892990288 / ISBN 13: 9781892990280

Published by Wayne E. Oates Institute, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Narrative Research in Ministry: A Postmodern Research Approach for Faith Communities
• Publisher: Wayne E. Oates Institute
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1892990288
• ISBN 13: 9781892990280
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 281.2 grams

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Synopsis

We are in a real sense, our stories. Who we are, what we think, and how we act are all shaped by the many large and small stories that make up the discourse embedded in our multi-sensory social experience. It is this postmodern understanding of identity and reality that has prompted the authors to fashion a new way of thinking about doing research in faith communities today, particularly through a Doctor of Ministry program. It is our belief that, in order for faith communities to define themselves and to know what to do in ministry, they must first understand the multiple stories which intersect with a given ministry situation in their specific context.