Exploring Unity: Ecumenical Insights on Discernment and Decision Making in Church Contexts

Leaning into the Spirit: Ecumenical Perspectives on Discernment and Decision-making in the Church

Introduction to Ecumenism through Theological Insights

This book presents fresh perspectives on ecumenism, countering the notion of an “ecumenical winter” by advocating that we are indeed leaning into the spirit for a thriving future. The content delves deeply into various aspects of discernment and decision-making within church contexts from ecumenical viewpoints.

Editorial Team

The authorship is led by Virginia Miller, a distinguished research fellow at the Centre for Public and Contextual Theology at Charles Sturt University, Barton, Australia. Accompanying her are The Most Rev’d Sir David Moxon as the Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia, and The Rt. Rev’d Prof Stephen Pickard, Executive Director of both Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture and the Centre for Public and Contextual Theology under Charles Sturt University.

Key Themes

The book delves into several key themes including Reconciling Theology: Three Concepts for Convergence by Paul Avis; Ecumenism for a Global Church: Insights from both Western and Global South Churches, as presented by Thomas Rausch; Ministry of Mary: The Question of the Ordination of Women revisited with the Theology of Complementarity by Virginia Miller; and Reconciling theology through the concept of reconciled unity articulated by Paul Avis.

Contributions to Ecumenical Dialogue

This anthology gathers perspectives from various denominations, offering a holistic understanding on how churches can engage in meaningful dialogue, reconciliation processes, and decision-making across different theological and cultural landscapes. It is med at academics, theologians, church leaders, and individuals interested in fostering unity among Christian communities.

Publication Detls

The book was published by Palgrave Macmillan Cham under the series Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue DOI: 10.1007978-3-030-19997-5. It comes in hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-19996-8 and softcover formats ISBN: 978-3-030-19999-9, with an eBook version avlable through the aforementioned Digital Platforms.

Leaning into the Spirit is a comprehensive study that encourages a deeper exploration of ecumenical perspectives on church practices, decision-making processes and theological convergences. It serves as a testament to the potential for unity and dialogue within diverse Christian communities.

Acknowledgments

This publication would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of the editorial team, contributions from leading experts in their respective fields, meticulous editing by the production team, and dedicated support from readers worldwide who share a commitment to ecumenism. We ext our heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable contribution.

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