{"product_id":"faith-and-hope-in-midlife-reflecting-on-churchgoers-experiences-paperback","title":"Faith and Hope in Midlife: Reflecting on Churchgoers' Experiences - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnne Shave\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on interviews with churchgoers from Presbyterian, Anglican and Catholic congregations, and conversations with clergy and spiritual directors, this book explores the experiences of Christians in midlife and considers ways that churches can support people in this life stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter One provides an overview of some key themes and theories relating to midlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Two looks at the topic of faith development, through story, metaphor and theory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters Three and Four explore midlife churchgoers' experiences of church - what they value, and why, and what challenges they face when it comes to church involvement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Five focuses on individuals' spirituality and spiritual practices at midlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters Six and Seven propose ways that individuals and congregations might acknowledge, celebrate and respond to the spiritual development of parishioners in this life stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter Eight draws these themes together. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e At the end of each chapter there are questions for personal reflection or group discussion, and recommendations of relevant resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515648373043,"sku":"9781991027092","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/a0NuYkJHU2E2Zi9wS2J0U0dEeHhsUT09.webp?v=1760410677","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/faith-and-hope-in-midlife-reflecting-on-churchgoers-experiences-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}