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A Theology of Authority: Rethinking Leadership in the Church (11/25)
What is authority, where does it come from, why is it needed, what are its limits, and who can have it? This book offers a theology of authority and power that challenges us to rethink our view of leadership in more Spirit-centered ways.
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9781540968166
Is authority reserved for those with a specific calling to leadership? Who holds power in the church? Does authority have limits? Are teaching and preaching the most important practices of authority? Our understanding--and misunderstanding--of authority has significant implications for our individual and corporate flourishing. In A Theology of Authority, Christa McKirland challenges our assumptions about authority, power, and leadership. With a focus on low-church traditions, she examines authority through the lens of analytic philosophy and biblical theology to offer a theological definition of authority. She also tackles questions related to divine and human authority, Scripture, and practices typically related to ordination: preaching, teaching, serving communion, baptizing, church discipline, and vision casting. A Theology of Authority expands our understanding of authority, recognizing the Spirit's enablement of each member to fulfil their calling to spiritual maturity. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of authority and power and how we relate to one another as siblings in Christ.
ISBN: 9781540968166
Title: A Theology of Authority: Rethinking Leadership in the Church
Author: Christa L. McKirland
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication Date: 09/12/2025
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pages: 288
Readership: Tertiary Education (US: College)
Availability: Not yet available
Size: 229 x 152
Imprint: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
Country Of Publication: United States
BIC Subject: Christianity
Product Category: Religious Studies: Textbooks & Study Guides
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