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TitleEconomic wisdom for Churches : A Primer on stewardship, poverty and flourishing / Edited by Adam Joyce and Greg Forster
AuthorJoyce, Adam. / Forster, Greg.
Call No261.85 JOY
CollectionNon Fiction
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Dewey Decimal Classification Number 261.85 JOY
Personal Name Joyce, Adam.
Title Statement Economic wisdom for Churches : A Primer on stewardship, poverty and flourishing / Edited by Adam Joyce and Greg Forster
Imprint Deerfield, Ill. : Oikonomia Network, 2017.
Physical Description 189p.
Series Statement - Title Economic Wisdom Project
General Note Includes Bibliographical References
Formatted Contents Note Foreword / Tom Nelson -- Introduction / Bruce Baker -- Economics in the Bible: What Does God Say? / Scott Rae -- Stewardship: Who Are We? / Jay Slocum -- Flourishing: What Is Good for Us? / Amy L. Sherman -- Value Creation: What Do We Contribute? / Victor V. Claar -- Economic Value: What Do We Want? / Jordan J. Ballor -- Productivity: What Does Love Require? / James R. Thobaben -- Opportunity: What Does Justice Require? / Greg Forster -- Responsible Action: How Do We Serve the Poor? / Zachary Ritvalsky -- Responsible Action: How Do We Serve the Common Good? / Charlie Self -- Conclusion: Public Discipleship / Greg Forster.
Summary, Etc. This small volume packs a big punch, with essays for local church leaders on critical issues facing their churches by Amy Sherman, Scott Rae, Tom Nelson, Charlie Self, Zachary Ritvalsky, James Thobaben, Jay Slocum, Jordan Ballor, Greg Forster and more. The essays are short and accessible enough to read through quickly, but offer the depth and insight to reframe the challenges churches are facing in their communities, overcome the paralysis of our polarized society, and bring the holy love of God out into our world.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term ECONOMICS - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term RESPONSIBILITY - RELIGOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP.
Added Entry, Personal Name Forster, Greg.