John S. Hammett, Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiology. Kregel Academic and Professional.
Referenced in: Ecclesiologies
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Ecclesiology is very important to congregational leadership and renewal. Ecclesiologies come in several varieties. LifeandLeadership.com focuses on three – biblical, comparative, and contextualized. For definitions see the essay on Church Renewal/Ecclesiology.
Although written to address concerns among Southern Baptists, Part One, What is the Church?, is a good primer on a biblical ecclesiology from an evangelical perspective. The remainder of the book has much to commend as well, and deserves a good perusal.
Since each major section of this site has a biblical/theological component, see the other theologies categorized under missional, evangelism, social action, pastoral, practical, etc. These are also compiled under one heading, Theology of Mission and Ministry.
From the Publisher
Developments like seeker churches, mega-churches, and emerging churches have brought ecclesiology to the forefront of evangelical debate. But too often important questions are answered solely on the basis of pragmatism or cultural relevance. What does it really mean to be the church?
In this practical book, former pastor and missionary John Hammett helps church leaders think through the foundational questions about the nature of the church. Blending biblical teaching and practical ministry experience, Hammett presents a comprehensive ecclesiology from a historic Baptist perspective, examining crucial contemporary issues such as meaningful church membership, church discipline, elders in Baptist churches, different worship styles, and various models like seeker churches, mega-churches, and emerging churches.
About the Author
John S. Hammett (Ph.D. in philosophy, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of systematic theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written several articles for journals and magazines and was a pastor and missionary before becoming a professor.
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