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A study of the relationship between spirituality and mission in a world where the spatial and temporal aspects of life have become increasingly constricted.
Subversive Spirituality links the practice and study of Christian spirituality with Christian mission. It develops a twofold thesis: grace, spiritual disciplines, and mission practices are inseparably linked in the mission of Jesus, of the early church, and of several historical renewal movements, as well as in a contemporary field research sample; and amidst the collapse of space and time evidenced by our culture's increasingly hurried pace of life, more time and space are needed for regular solitary and communal spiritual practices in church, mission, and leadership structures if Christian mission is to transform people and culture in our time. This requires a subversion of the collapsed spatial and temporal codes that have infected our Christian institutions. Jensen employs methods and approaches from a variety of academic disciplines to explore both spirituality in terms of space and time and mission in terms of deed and word. Specifically, Jensen examines the spirituality and mission of Jesus, the early church, the apostolic fathers, Origen, the Devotio Moderna, the early Jesuits, David Brainerd, and several women in 19th century Protestant missions. He considers the spirituality and mission that have arisen within the postmodern generations born after 1960. Based on the theological, historical, cultural, and field analyses of this study, a model for spirituality and mission is proposed. The model addresses the contemporary collapse of space and time and appears to have widespread applicability to diverse cultures and eras. Jensen's model is applied to the pluralistic and postmodern milieu of North America with recommendations for spirituality and mission in church, mission, and educational structures. A derivative model for teaching and practicing spirituality and mission in the academy, which also has application for non-formal leadership development structures, is also proposed.
Subversive Spirituality links the practice and study of Christian spirituality with Christian mission. It develops a twofold thesis: grace, spiritual disciplines, and mission practices are inseparably linked in the mission of Jesus, of the early church, and of several historical renewal movements, as well as in a contemporary field research sample; and amidst the collapse of space and time evidenced by our culture's increasingly hurried pace of life, more time and space are needed for regular solitary and communal spiritual practices in church, mission, and leadership structures if Christian mission is to transform people and culture in our time. This requires a subversion of the collapsed spatial and temporal codes that have infected our Christian institutions. Jensen employs methods and approaches from a variety of academic disciplines to explore both spirituality in terms of space and time and mission in terms of deed and word. Specifically, Jensen examines the spirituality and mission of Jesus, the early church, the apostolic fathers, Origen, the Devotio Moderna, the early Jesuits, David Brainerd, and several women in 19th century Protestant missions. He considers the spirituality and mission that have arisen within the postmodern generations born after 1960. Based on the theological, historical, cultural, and field analyses of this study, a model for spirituality and mission is proposed. The model addresses the contemporary collapse of space and time and appears to have widespread applicability to diverse cultures and eras. Jensen's model is applied to the pluralistic and postmodern milieu of North America with recommendations for spirituality and mission in church, mission, and educational structures. A derivative model for teaching and practicing spirituality and mission in the academy, which also has application for non-formal leadership development structures, is also proposed.
Price: $39.95
Pages: 392
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
30 June 2011
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780227173572
Format: Paperback
This is book fulsome. It is built on a theological, historical, cultural, and field analysis, both of contemporary Western culture and Christian institutions, to propose a model for spirituality and mission that subverts the collapsed spatial and temporal codes that have infiltrated and affected societal and Christian identity. [...] For anyone wishing to engage with the burgeoning theme of spirituality and Christian mission, this book needs to be consulted. It offers uniquely good ideas, albeit at times sophisticatedly expressed, invaluable research material, and powerful critiques of many relevant issues.
— Barry Linney
— Barry Linney
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
The Collapse of Time and Space
Jesus's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
The Early Church's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in the Modern Age
Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in the Postmodern Age
Conclusion
Appendices
Some Contemporary Definitions of Spirituality
What Is a Spiritual Discipline?
Physical Symptoms, Psychological Signs, and Underlying Beliefs of Time Pathologies
Luke's Gospel, Part A: Jesus's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
Luke's Gospel, Part B: Jesus's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
Three Branches of Spiritual Theology
Summary of Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in the Devotio Moderna
Summary of Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in Ignatius and the Early Jesuits
Journey to Reach the Next Generations: Project Questionnaire
Suggestions for Extended Personal Communion with God
References Cited
Scripture Index
Subject Index
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
The Collapse of Time and Space
Jesus's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
The Early Church's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in the Modern Age
Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in the Postmodern Age
Conclusion
Appendices
Some Contemporary Definitions of Spirituality
What Is a Spiritual Discipline?
Physical Symptoms, Psychological Signs, and Underlying Beliefs of Time Pathologies
Luke's Gospel, Part A: Jesus's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
Luke's Gospel, Part B: Jesus's Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission
Three Branches of Spiritual Theology
Summary of Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in the Devotio Moderna
Summary of Rhythms of Spirituality and Mission in Ignatius and the Early Jesuits
Journey to Reach the Next Generations: Project Questionnaire
Suggestions for Extended Personal Communion with God
References Cited
Scripture Index
Subject Index