Overview
How can churches contribute to bringing about healing in our troubled world? Has Christianity been a force for good in the world? Is it still today? At the 2020 conference of the Association of Practical Theology in Oceania (APTO), these were the serious questions raised and debated, reflecting the ministry of healing that is at the heart of the church's existence. Fourteen papers presented at the Conference are contained in this book. They represent the range of presentations made at the Conference, emphasising the nature of practical theology whose purpose is to uncover the causes of woundedness in the church and to suggest ways towards resolution, forgiveness and, above all, truth.
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Author: Robert Dixon ,
Mary Eastham
Publisher: Coventry Press
Imprint: Coventry Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.272kg
ISBN: 9781922589309
ISBN 10: 1922589306
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 09 June 2023
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Encountering God: Practical theology and the mission to heal shows the power and relevance of contextual theology to speak truth to power and to walk humbly with those on the margins of society. This is a remarkable work of practical theology, consisting of a wide variety of contextual ministry issues, insights, reflections and practical suggestions for healing our broken church and world. The authors show the ability of practical theology to bridge the divide between faith, church and daily life. Professor Anthony Maher, Executive Director, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Charles Sturt University, Canberra. This volume both names struggle and points to possible ways towards healing. It is essential reading for ministers, scholars, students, and anyone who wants to consider the need, nature and possibilities for healing in our churches and world. Dr Lynne Taylor, Jack Somerville Senior Lecturer in Pastoral Theology, University of Otago. As Christian communities grapple with contemporary concerns that challenge long-held traditions in mission and ministry, the last decade has been marked by significant trial and change. The authors of this book draw deeply to capture some of today's most poignant issues. Curated during a time of turmoil in the Church and the world, it offers healing insights for a way forward that brings hope for the future. Dr Trudy Dantis, Director, National Centre for Pastoral Research; National Coordinator, Synod of Bishops.
Author Information
Robert Dixon was the Foundation Director of the Pastoral Research Office of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference. He is a Life Member of the Association of Practical Theology in Oceania and an Honorary Research Fellow at Catholic Theological College in the University of Divinity. Dr Mary Eastham is a Fellow of the Association of Practical Theology in Oceania and a Trustee of the Religious Diversity Centre. From 2011 until 2022, she was a member of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Committee for Interfaith Relations.
