Although each generation searches for effective ways to be salt and light, Elaine Heath argues that the church is currently in an especially difficult place--a dark night of the soul. She calls the church to embrace, rather than ignore, its difficulties and find different ways of doing outreach.Heath brings a fresh perspective to the theory and practice of evangelism by approaching it through contemplative spirituality. By looking to mystics, saints, and martyrs of church history--such as Ignatius of Loyola, Julian of Norwich, St. Francis, John Wesley, Mother Theresa, and Henri Nouwen--she suggests we can discover ways of thinking about God that result in a life of outreach.
- ISBN10 1493410326
- ISBN13 9781493410323
- Publish Date 7 November 2017 (first published 1 October 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Baker Academic
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 224
- Language English