High Expectations

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS Understanding the ELCA's Early Years, 1988-2002 Written by Edgár R. Trexler, veterán church journalist, observer, and former editor of The Lutheran magaziné, this book continues the story of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America begun inTrexler's earlier book, Anatomy of a Merger (Augsburg, 1991). Using church documents, interviews, articles from The Lutheran, and personal notes,Trexler provides an inside look at a young church body struggling to create its unique new identity out of the merger of three Lutheran church bodies. Trexler offers insights into the growing pains and leadership challenges that marked the early years of the ELCA. Entire chapters highlight the ongoing discussion and debate over ecumenical agreements and issues of sexuality. The book alsó celebrates somé of the ELCAs most successful ministry programs, provides challenging insights in the areas of outreach and diversity, and includes a look ahead to what the future may hold for the ELCA.... Tovább

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS Understanding the ELCA's Early Years, 1988-2002 Written by Edgár R. Trexler, veterán church journalist, observer, and former editor of The Lutheran magaziné, this book continues the story of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America begun inTrexler's earlier book, Anatomy of a Merger (Augsburg, 1991). Using church documents, interviews, articles from The Lutheran, and personal notes,Trexler provides an inside look at a young church body struggling to create its unique new identity out of the merger of three Lutheran church bodies. Trexler offers insights into the growing pains and leadership challenges that marked the early years of the ELCA. Entire chapters highlight the ongoing discussion and debate over ecumenical agreements and issues of sexuality. The book alsó celebrates somé of the ELCAs most successful ministry programs, provides challenging insights in the areas of outreach and diversity, and includes a look ahead to what the future may hold for the ELCA. Edgár R. Trexler was editor of The Lutheran, the magaziné of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, from 1988 to 1999. Beforehand, he edited The Lutheran magaziné of the former Lutheran Church in America from 1978 to 1987.Trexler was present at ELCA Churchwide Assemblies and meetings of the Church Council and the Conference of Bishops during the frfteen years covered by this book, and alsó reported on the ELCA's international and ecumenical relationships. He lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Vissza