{"product_id":"9781467438124","title":"Practical Theology: An Introduction","description":"Every church congregation encounters challenging situations, some the same the world over, and others specific to each church. Richard Osmer here seeks to teach congregational leaders -- including, but not limited to, clergy -- the requisite knowledge and skills to meet such situations with sensitivity and creativity.    \u003cbr\u003e     Osmer develops a framework for practical theological interpretation in congregations by focusing on four key questions: \u003ci\u003eWhat is going on in a given context? Why is this going on? What ought to be going on?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow might the leader shape the context to better embody Christian witness and mission?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     The book is unique in its attention to interdisciplinary issues and the ways that theological reflection is grounded in the spirituality of leaders. Useful, accessible, and lively -- with lots of specific examples and case studies -- Osmer's \u003ci\u003ePractical Theology\u003c\/i\u003e effectively equips congregational leaders to guide their communities with theological integrity.    \u003cbr\u003e      ","brand":"Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46525702439153,"sku":"9781467438124","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781467438124_p0.jpg?v=1766431894","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781467438124","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}