Robert Pope

A Historical Theology of Worship

Preaching & Worship

“How might worship be revived and refreshed? How might worshippers always encounter the living God? Elaine Colechin’s book does not offer definitive answers to these questions, but through a consideration of ‘freedom,’ ‘order,’ and ‘participation’ in one Free Church tradition, she makes a valuable contribution to the debate. Matters raised here will resonate with those who are concerned about Christian life and mission in the world today, both in the United Reformed Church and beyond.”

Ecumenism in Retreat

History & Biography

“Convinced that it would bring renewal, a generation of ecumenists committed themselves to the pursuit of organic union across denominational boundaries. This study explains why the goal became increasingly elusive after the emergence of the United Reformed Church, and argues that commitment to this ecumenical vision was waning even at the time of its formation in 1972. This is a sad, even tragic, tale, but one that needed to be told--and now deserves to be read.”

One Ministry, Many Ministers

Church Leadership & Ministry

“With characteristic clarity and wit, Alan P. F. Sell has drawn on his encyclopedic knowledge of the Reformed and Dissenting traditions to produce an erudite and lucid study of Christian ministry. A tour de force of biblical and theological exposition, the book also draws on a lifetime's reflection on matters of ecclesiastical concern. Ministers, ministerial candidates, theological educators, and others will all benefit from reading it, regardless of denominational affiliation.”

Pilgrim’s Process

Theology

“What kind of message should the church proclaim in the twenty-first century? From his years in ministry and in theological education, David Peel offers his response that a theologically informed dialogue with the competing narratives of our day might help to revitalize church life. Nine insightful essays call us to renewed thinking, true to the tradition we have inherited but fit for mission in our own context. Can we rise to the challenge?”

The Great Divide and the Salvation Paradox

Theology

“‘Who then can be saved?’ The question reverberates through Christian history from New Testament times. Taking Scripture seriously and employing a whole host of ancient as well as modern sources, David Griffith offers a fresh and original approach to the Bible’s apparent advocacy of both a universal and an exclusive salvation. Erudite, stimulating, and lucid, the discussion is both constructive and provocative. Careful reading will yield insights into theological anthropology as well as Christian soteriology.”

The Holy Spirit and Worship

Theology

“What connects a seventeenth-century English Puritan with a twenty-first-century Greek Orthodox theologian? The Holy Spirit! Elizabeth Welch’s analysis of pneumatology in John Owen and John Zizioulas reveals unexpected convergence between the two thinkers. Insightful and stimulating, there is much here which promotes the quest to renew Christian worship and reinvigorate ecumenical dialogue.”