By Barbara Pitkin
Are Children Human? brings together historical theological, and pastoral issues in order to help the church explore the quality of its relationship with its children. Are Children Human? may seem to have an obvious answer, but the way we answer will affect the ways we shape church life. "Let the little children come to me," said Jesus, "do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs" (Mark 10:14). Who are these children? Barbara Pitkin helps to answer the question with grace and faithfulness.
By Stanley R. Hall
Are there essential elements of worship in the Reformed tradition? If so, they are not likely to be found in abstract propositions, but they may be discerned through careful attention to the presence of God in the practice of worshiping communities.
By Milan Opocensky
This Occasional Paper contains the text of Dr. Milan Opocensky's address to the 23rd General Council of World Alliance of Reformed Church.
By Lewis S. Mudge
In six brief sections, the author reviews the recent past, analyzes the current ecumenical malaise and develops the possibility of a new ecumenical vision.
By Douglas John Hall
In two addresses, the author proposes that the church's intentional disengagement from the dominant North American culture is the necessary precondition for meaningful engagement.
By Jack Stotts
Theology is an expression of the church’s calling to reflect on its faith and mission so that it may serve its Lord in more faithful obedience. Theology need not be abstract work that is divorced from the real life of the church. We trust this occasional paper will both evidence that conviction and contribute to our sense of the future to which we are being called.
by Walter Brueggeman
The first in a series of occasional papers, this was originally presented by Walter Bruggemann at the dedication of the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 28, 1988.
By Lukas Vischer
The late ecumenical theologian Lukas Vischer recovers Calvin's comprehensive appreciation for the goodness of God's creation, and provides a timely resource for contemporary stewardship of all of life.
By Edward Farley
The Office of Theology and Worship is pleased to present the opening essay in Practicing Gospel, Theology in the Life of the Congregation, as Theology and Worship Occasional Paper No. 17. The essay stands by itself as a valuable contribution to the self-understanding of the church and its ministers. Pastors and seminarians will benefit from its analysis and its suggestive description of "a theology of ministry and ministry as theology." The essay also serves as an introduction to the whole collection, and may inspire some to read further, exploring such issues as "Preaching the Bible and …
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