My roundtable discussion at the American Theological Library Association Annual Conference last month went very well. We had a lively discussion on the merits of and difficulties with ordained theological librarians. While I was at ATLA, I met and spoke with a representative from the Alban Institute. This is a non-profit research organization, largely funded by the Lilly Endowment, whose primary focus is on congregational issues and resources. They have put together website called Congregational Resource Guide (www.congregationalresources.org) containing links and articles to information for nearly all aspects of congregational life. They have sent us some brochures, so please pick one up the next time you’re in the library to learn more about this fabulous resource.
New Acquisition!A Generous Orthodoxy by Brian McLaren, Zondervan, 2004. Call number: BT60 .M37 2004
“A confession and manifesto from a senior leader in the emerging church movement—A Generous Orthodoxy calls for a radical, Christ-centered orthodoxy of faith and practice in a missional, generous spirit. Brian McLaren argues for a post-liberal, post-conservative, post-protestant convergence that will stimulate lively interest and global conversation among thoughtful Christians from all traditions” (from book jacket). Recommended by Les Scott, who made this acquisition possible.
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