Becoming & Belonging: A Practical Design for Confirmation
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (734 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0829809422 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 198 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Good but Uneven Andrew Shults Becoming & Belonging is a two-part exploration of confirmation in Christian churches.Part one is "A Working Theory of Confirmation." Here the authors explore the history of confirmation as a rite of passage, develop four "core conditions" of confirmation, discuss one pastor's confirmation program, and examine the connections / disconnections between youth and the church. I found all of this material helpful in my own reflections about confirmation.The one other chapter in part one was the real highlight of the book for me. It is a 16-page transcript of a series of conversations between the books contributors (Gary Halstead, Brenda Kinder,
This long-awaited resource for church leaders is inspiring in concept and exhilarating in execution. Contributors include Gary Halstead, Timothy Nelson, Richard Wolf, and others.. Designed to revitalize the experience of confirmation--for youth as well as those dedicated to nurturing the faith of the church's youth--this guide is a practial and an enlivening approach to confirmation