Being United Methodist in the Bible Belt
Author | : F. Belton Joyner |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780664231682 |
ISBN-13 | : 0664231683 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Written in a humorous, accessible style, this book is an easy-to-understand guide to the kinds of theological questions that many United Methodist youth and others are asking today.Being United Methodist in the Bible Beltwill help any United Methodist youth, parent, or educator better understand their unique brand of Christianity in light of the understandings of those from the evangelical tradition. With helpful sidebars explaining United Methodist history and polity and questions after each chapter for reflection and action, this book is ideal for Christian education courses for youth and adults, new member classes in United Methodist churches, as well as personal reading.