Blue Collar Resistance and the Politics of Jesus: Doing Ministry with Working Class Whites - Softcover

Sample, Tex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0687335027 ISBN 13: 9780687335022

Publisher: Abingdon Press, 2006

Synopsis

To be faithful to the gospel, all ministry must be indigenous; it must participate in the distinctive practices and perspectives of the people among whom ministry is taking place. Because our society tends to ignore or deny the reality of class divisions and prejudice, too many congregational leaders know too little about the world of working class whites. Continuing his groundbreaking work on class and American religion, Sample opens up the lives and lifestyles of working class whites in order to engage with them in authentic and transformational ministry.

From the Circuit Rider review: "Tex Sample has written one of the most fun books to read on ministry that you will ever come across. Weaving philosophy, theology, country western lyrics, and stories throughout the book Sample at once delights and provokes us to think about the way in which we live out church in this day and age." (Click here to read the whole review.)

About this title

About the Author:

Tex Sample is a specialist in church and society, a much sought-after lecturer, storyteller, workshop leader and consultant. He is also the Robert B. And Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society at The Saint Paul School of Theology. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0687335027
• ISBN 13: 9780687335022
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 138