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Together deals with the “why?” of ecumenical and interfaith community ministry. It might be the first-ever theology of specifically local ecumenical and interfaith cooperation. There are quite a few resources available on the “how” of community ministry, including David Bos’ A Practical Guide to Community Ministry, but this book attempts to articulate a normative theology for the movement.
The author shows how neighboring congregations of various denominations or faiths, simply by virtue of their common relationship to a surrounding community, have a theological connection that can cooperatively undergird joint ministry ventures. To demonstrate, he takes a close look at both the historically African American denominations and the theology of the laity movement — two important theological resources for preserving the covenant theme of civic engagement and responsibility. What results is a unique resource that addresses the intrinsic relationship between social justice issues and local faith and ecumenical community building.
The Rev. David Bos founded the Interfaith Community Ministry Network and has directed community ministries in Long Island, New York; Louisville, Kentucky and New Albany, Indiana. David currently serves as the co-moderator of PACT. |
