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Robert D. Cornwall

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Robert D. Cornwall is the Pastor of Central Woodward Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Troy, Michigan and editor of Sharing the Practice the journal of the Academy of Parish Clergy. He holds a M.Div. and a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is a graduate of Northwest Christian University in Eugene, OR. He is the author/editor of several books including Visible and Apostolic: The Constitution of the Church in High Church and Nonjuror Thought (University of Delaware Press, 1993); Gilbert Burnet's Discourse on the Pastoral Care, (Edwin Mellen Press, 1997), A Cry from the Cross: Sermons on the Seven Last Words of Christ (CSSPublishing, 2008), Religion, Politics and Dissent, 1660-1832: Essays in Honour of...more

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Concerning Homosexuality -- How Does the Church Discern a Proper Response?

If you read this blog with any regularity you know that I support the full inclusion of gays and lesbians in the church, including gay marriage. I also have a high view of biblical authority, believing that God does speak through these words. For many these two affirmations seem contradictory. After all, the Bible seems to offer a straightforward no to same-gender sexual relationships. From Lev... Read more of this blog post »

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	Ultimate Allegiance: The Subversive Nature of the Lord's Prayer 4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2010	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Faith in the Public Square: Living Faithfully in 21st Century America 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ephesians: A Participatory Study Guide 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2010	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Religion, Politics and Dissent, 1660-1832: Essays in Honour of James E. Bradley by Robert D. Cornwall (Goodreads Author) (Editor), William Gibson (Editor) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2010 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Visible And Apostolic: The Constitution Of The Church In High Church Anglican And Non Juror Thought 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Cry from the Cross: Sermons on the Seven Last Words of Christ 3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2008	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Church Under the Cross by William Powell Tuck (Author), Robert D. Cornwall (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 2.5 of 5 stars 2.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Clergy Table Talk: Eavesdropping on Ministry Issues in the 21st Century (Academy of Parish Clergy Conversations in Ministry, #1) by Kent Ira Groff, Robert D. Cornwall (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gilbert Burnet's Discourse of the Pastoral Care by Gilbert Burnet, Robert D. Cornwall (Goodreads Author) 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1997 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wind and Whirlwind by David Moffett-Moore, Robert D. Cornwall (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Ultimate Allegiance: The Subversive Nature of the Lord's Prayer (Religion & Spirituality)

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Description: A brief study of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the radical call to allegiance to God over nation and clan.

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Does Jesus Really Love Me?: A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America

by Jeff Chu (Goodreads Author)

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Partnering with the King: Study the Gospel of Matthew and Become a Disciple of Jesus

by John L. Hiigel

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The Stone-Campbell Movement: A Global History

by D. Newell Williams

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Robert Cornwall recommended What Christianity Is Not: An Exercise in 'Negative' Theology to Phil Snider What Christianity Is Not: An Exercise in 'Negative' Theology by Douglas John Hall	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Robert Cornwall rated a book 5 of 5 stars What Christianity Is Not: An Exercise in 'Negative' Theology by Douglas John Hall read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
In what theologian Douglas John Hall calls his final book, Hall engages in apophatic or negative theology. Rather than trying to offer a positive listing of essential beliefs (kataphatic theology), he shares six theological ideas that don't define Ch...more
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Robert Cornwall wants to read Scripture & Discernment: Decision Making in the Church by Luke Timothy Johnson	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Robert Cornwall rated a book 3 of 5 stars Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Robert Cornwall rated a book 2 of 5 stars Loving God by Charles Colson	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Robert Cornwall rated a book 3 of 5 stars What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?: A Guide to What Matters Most by Martin Thielen read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
While this isn’t a perfect book, and really doesn’t break new ground, I sense that it will prove to be useful to the church. This is true in large part because Thielen reminds us that we should focus on those things that matter most, rather than focu...more
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