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A leading practical theologian offers an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulates how faith can be formed in our secular age.

Table of Contents
Contents

Introduction: Bonhoeffer Thinks We're Drunk
Part 1: A History of the Age of Authenticity: The Challenge of Forming Faith
1. The Boring Church and the Pursuit of Authenticity
2. The History of Youthfulness
3. The Perceived Scam of the Mass Society
4. The Rise of the Hippie and the Obsession with Youthfulness
5. The Rise of Hip
6. Churches Filled with Bobos--the Beasts of Authenticity
Part 2: A Secular Age Meets Paul, and the Youthful Spirit Meets the Spirit of Ministry
7. Faith and Its Formation in a Secular Age
8. What Is Faith?
9. From Membership to a Mystical Union
10. The Music of Formation
11. Is God a Favor Bestower or Gift Giver?
Conclusion: Practical Steps to Consider as the Household of Ministry
Index

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      Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 03/10/2017
      ISBN13: 9780801098468, 978-0801098468
      ISBN10: 0801098467
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A leading practical theologian offers an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulates how faith can be formed in our secular age.

      Table of Contents
      Contents

      Introduction: Bonhoeffer Thinks We're Drunk
      Part 1: A History of the Age of Authenticity: The Challenge of Forming Faith
      1. The Boring Church and the Pursuit of Authenticity
      2. The History of Youthfulness
      3. The Perceived Scam of the Mass Society
      4. The Rise of the Hippie and the Obsession with Youthfulness
      5. The Rise of Hip
      6. Churches Filled with Bobos--the Beasts of Authenticity
      Part 2: A Secular Age Meets Paul, and the Youthful Spirit Meets the Spirit of Ministry
      7. Faith and Its Formation in a Secular Age
      8. What Is Faith?
      9. From Membership to a Mystical Union
      10. The Music of Formation
      11. Is God a Favor Bestower or Gift Giver?
      Conclusion: Practical Steps to Consider as the Household of Ministry
      Index

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