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Church, Community and Power
Introduction
In the era of post-Christendom, how can church as a sociological reality be switched on to the destructive dangers, yet constructive possibilities, of power flowing in and around its community?
Response to Distrust of Church Power
Attuned to the current distrust of church power, this book creatively works out responses that could turn painful censure into a re-visioning of church power relations, helped by neglected critical studies.
Theology of Power
The approach exposes a complexity to power, and filters that insight into a theology of church.
Lessons from Philosophy and Feminism
The book shows how lessons are available for a religious community from post-modern philosopher Michel Foucault and from recent feminism.
Universal and Christian Perspectives
The topic of power has universal importance in the study of religion, though the response to analysis and critique in this book is drawn specifically from Christian sources.
Conclusion
Kearsley concludes with an exploration for a future renovated, self-critical, authentic and growing community, sensitive to power while remaining in line with classic Christianity.
