{"product_id":"practical-theology-an-introduction-9780802817655","title":"Practical Theology: An Introduction","description":"Every church congregation encounters challenging situations, some the same the world over, and others specific to each church. Richard Osmer here seeks to teach congregational leaders -- including, but not limited to, clergy -- the requisite knowledge and skills to meet such situations with sensitivity and creativity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Osmer develops a framework for practical theological interpretation in congregations by focusing on four key questions: \u003ci\u003eWhat is going on in a given context? Why is this going on? What ought to be going on?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow might the leader shape the context to better embody Christian witness and mission?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book is unique in its attention to interdisciplinary issues and the ways that theological reflection is grounded in the spirituality of leaders. Useful, accessible, and lively -- with lots of specific examples and case studies -- Osmer's \u003ci\u003ePractical Theology\u003c\/i\u003e effectively equips congregational leaders to guide their communities with theological integrity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802817655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Book of the Year - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2008 pg. 22\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Richard R. Osmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36643550003356,"sku":"9780802817655","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e5a76898-3f5d-47ed-b05e-45e1be684cb5.jpg?v=1603856820","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/practical-theology-an-introduction-9780802817655","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}