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Synopsis
Delving into the widespread, contemporary longing for a more serious and communal experience on Christianity, this book provides important theoretical underpinnings and casts a vision for a new monasticism within and Wesleyan tradition. Elaine Health and Scott Kisker call for the planting of neo-monastic churches which embody the Wesleyan vision of holiness in postmodern contexts. This book also points towards some vital shifts that are necessary in theological education in order to equip pastors of lead such communities. Longing for Spring helps Wesleyans of all stripes understand the theory and praxis necessary for planting neo-monastic communities as a new model of the church that is particularly important in the postmodern context. The authors write in an engaging, conversational style that is conversant with postmodern culture, yet thoroughly informed by critical research. Health and Kisker boldly challenge the imagination of the church, both within and beyond Wesleyan traditions, to consider the possibility of revitalizing the church through the new monasticism.