{"product_id":"reclaiming-the-l-word-renewing-the-church-from-its-lutheran-core-9780806645964","title":"Reclaiming the '' L'' Word: Renewing the Church from Its Lutheran Core","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReclaiming the \"L\" Word\u003c\/i\u003e is a book about renewing congregations by recognizing and living out the core teachings of the Lutheran faith. In the introduction, the author states: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I hope that people of every denomination will find this book helpful as they wrestle with these important issues within their own traditions. But this little book is primarily written for those who call themselves Lutheran and, specifically, those who are members of ELCA congregations, and it is intended to help us answer central questions: \u003cb\u003eWho are we? What DOES it mean to be a Lutheran today, anyway? And, why does it matter?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspirational, engaging, and challenging, this book is a must-read for pastors and congregational leaders!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFryer, Kelly A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eKelly A. Fryer\u003c\/b\u003e is a missiologist with nearly twenty years experience leading congregations in renewal. She is the author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eReclaiming the ''L'' Word: Renewing the Church from Its Lutheran Core\u003c\/i\u003e (2003, 9780806645964) and \u003ci\u003eReclaiming the ''C'' Word: Daring to Be Church Again\u003c\/i\u003e (2006, 9780806653198), in addition to writing for the No Experience Necessary Bible study series. Kelly taught congregational leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and now serves as executive director of A.R.E.: A Renewal Enterprise, which offers keynote speaking, renewal events, organizational consulting, and leadership coaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Free group study material is available for Kelly A. Fryer's \u003ci\u003eReclaiming the E Word: Waking Up to Our Evangelical Identity!\u003c\/i\u003e Just click on the title below, select group study, and download your leader guide, participant handouts, and publicity flyers today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLull, Timothy F.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy F. Lull\u003c\/b\u003e was President of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, and Professor of systematic theology there before his death in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lutheran Voices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492095529234,"sku":"9780806645964","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_af7e223f-5a3e-4316-99b5-e029d3227da6.jpg?v=1730571142","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/reclaiming-the-l-word-renewing-the-church-from-its-lutheran-core-9780806645964","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}