Books by Bryan P. Stone

Drawing on their research involving urban pastors from across the United States, Bryan Stone and Claire Wolfteich identify and examine spiritual practices that foster excellence in urban ministry. After discussing the specific challenges facing urban pastors and presenting the kinds of excellence required of them, Stone and Wolfteich explore...

A collection of readings that offers an overview of the multiple ways Christians have understood the church to be both the body of Christ and, at the same time, an imperfect, social and historical institution, constantly subject to change, and reflective of the cultures in which it is found.