William L Sachs: 4 books
In the Face of Difference
Congregations Building Understanding and Cooperation
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2014
Encounters with difference are the measure of faith, as how a person of one faith approaches persons of other faiths reveals the heart of religious conviction. Christian congregations are often ill-equipped to respond to differing religious perspectives. Most are hesitant, many are prejudiced. In...
by William L. Sachs
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2009
The Anglican conflict over homosexuality has drawn worldwide interest and divided the church. However, conflict within Christianity is not new. This book traces the steps by which the crisis emerged, and reveals the deeper debates within the church which underlie both the current controversy and much...
Fragmented Lives
Finding Faith in an Age of Uncertainty
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
• Describes how one can trust amidst uncertainty, fear, anger • Explores the meaning behind the move away from religion toward undefined spirituality • Traces the meaning of moving toward healing and reconciliation Fragmented Lives describes the meaning of faith for people the Church has shown...
A Church Beyond Belief
The Search for Belonging and the Religious Future
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
As we move beyond the “emergent” or “missional” church paradigm, pastors and other church leaders are discovering a new reality: people (especially younger generations) are coming to church not as believers, but to find a place to belong—with or without faith. This book describes the dilemma...