Hospitality and inclusion are important to the Church. Monastic communities are held up as a model, opening their doors to those who need a place to rest. But they also place boundaries on that hospitality, asking guests to observe house rules, and maintaining a cloistered area where guests are not permitted. "Good fences make good neighbors," wrote Robert Frost. Drawing on her training as a biologist and church consultant, Caroline Westerhoff explores the theological questions raised by boundaries. Filled with stories of actual families and communities, this book is excellent reading for church leaders and for individuals who want to be inclusive and yet maintain boundaries in their lives. John Westerhoff's study questions make this a helpful resource for parish study groups.
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Review:
"This is a balanced, honest account in which the author generously shares much of her experience in her own ministry in order to assist Church leaders and others in this complex society in which so many live."
Synopsis:
Good Fences is how Caroline Westrehoff describes those dividing lines that identify and define who we are, whether we are individuals, families, communities, or organizations.
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- PublisherCowley Publications,U.S.
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1561011649
- ISBN 13 9781561011643
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages172
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