John Drane believes that the Churches have become stereotyped structures offering uninventive pre-packaged worship to a dwindling minority. But there are exciting opportunities for growth, he argues - if only they can rediscover their creativity and flexibility.

The McDonaldization of the Church

John Drane

Religion & Spirituality

Darton, Longman, and Todd

A new rendering of classic Christian beliefs for the 21st Century. John Drane's acclaimed The McDonaldization of the Church identified the catastrophic trend of western churches offering uninventive, pre-packaged worship to dwindling congregations. Since its publication, church attendance has continued to decline even though increasing numbers of people are searching for spiritual integrity and truth. In After McDonaldization, Drane presents the case for a reinvigorated style of ministry and asks what it means to be Christian in a post-Christendom context. Where are today's mission opportunities, the places where God is at work? In our fragmented society, how should Christian community be shaped? And what values might inspire the leaders of the 21st century? 'To continue as we are may be comfortable, but could also be institutionally suicidal. Our options are simple. We either do nothing, and the decline continues, or we ask fundamental questions and take whatever steps may be necessary to re-imagine church life.' Praise for The McDonaldization of the Church: 'Compelling ... a weighty contribution to crucial debate and reflection.' Church Times 'Powerful ... immensely stimulating and should be required reading for all ordinands and students of practical theology.' The Tablet

After McDonaldization: Mission, Ministry and Christian Discipleship in an Age of Uncertainty

History

Written for a broad audience, John Drane's survey textbook provides a solid historical foundation for understanding the persons, events, and cultural context of the New Testament. Arranged historically, Drane's text takes readers through the world of the first Christians, the life and teaching of Jesus, the origins and growth of the Early Church, the life, mission and letters of Paul, how the Gospels were composed, Revelation, and how the New Testament was formed and has been interpreted and used by later generations.

Introducing the New Testament

LION HUDSON PLC

Collected in this volume, Drane's critically acclaimed works on the Old Testament survey the history of the Old Testament as a living chronicle of the relationship between the Hebrew people and their God.

Introducing the Old Testament

Lion Publishing

JESUS AND THE FOUR GOSPELS.

Christian Books & Bibles

Lion

<p>This comprehensive encyclopaedia provides information on key people, places, events and themes of the Bible and also includes photographs, maps, timelines and other diagrams that link into, and illuminate the main text.</p>

The New Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible

Reference

Lion publishing Plc.

This classic work is widely recognised as the most useful and accessible survey of the Old Testament. A comprehensive examination of both the context and content of the Hebrew Bible, with additional material on the historical identity of Ancient Israel and its theological legacy for today, it is fully aware of current scholarship, faithful to the text and to historical details. An outstanding book which is stimulating and informative, both for the individual reader and for schools and colleges.  Now fully revised and updated, taking account of recent scholarship and archaeological findings, this classic work has been further enhanced by the introduction of full colour maps and diagrams.

Celebrity Culture (Waymark)

Rutherford House

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Books by John Drane

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The McDonaldization of the Church

After McDonaldization: Mission, Ministry and Christian Discipleship in an Age of Uncertainty

Introducing the New Testament

Introducing the Old Testament

JESUS AND THE FOUR GOSPELS.

The New Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible

Introducing the Old Testament

Introducing the Old Testament

Celebrity Culture (Waymark)