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Wogaman, John Philip was born on March 18, 1932 in Toledo. Son of Donald Ford and Ella Louise (Kilbury) Wogaman.
( J. Philip Wogaman offers candid reflections on his serv...)
J. Philip Wogaman offers candid reflections on his service as Senior Minister at Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., an unexpected journey that he began at the age of sixty following a full career as an ethics professor. Wogaman chronicles the tasks he faced as a new pastor, tasks with which every pastor deals--effective and faithful preaching, balancing pastoral and prophetic roles, presenting the church to the pubic media, dealing with prominent church members, and addressing stewardship. He also discusses the challenges of succeeding a long-loved pastor who departed under a cloud, the responsibilities of pastoring to a president, and his efforts to balance the roles of a pastor against such a dramatic backdrop. Identifying his own successes and mistakes, Wogaman provides fresh insights on parish ministry that are sure to become guideposts for all pastors.
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( How can we make decisions that are consistent with our ...)
How can we make decisions that are consistent with our basic values? We must first, J. Philip Wogaman says, identify basic moral presumptions that can guide our thought as we face moral dilemmas. These basic moral presumptions include equality, grace, the value of human life, the unity of humankind, preferential claims for the poor and marginalized, and the goodness of creation. The burden of proof, he argues, must be borne by decisions that are contrary to such presumptions. He pulls into the conversation difficult ethical issues such as divorce, sexuality, abortion, political choices, economic justice, affirmative action, homosexuality, nuclear disarmament, economic globalization, global warming, international security, environmental policies, and military power. In the process, he provides a smart and helpful guide to Christian ethical behavior.
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( J. Philip Wogaman challenges preachers not to retreat f...)
J. Philip Wogaman challenges preachers not to retreat from the world and to reconsider what they leave out of their sermons. In this helpful guide, he discusses the biblical and theological grounding of prophetic preaching, the pastoral and liturgical setting, Christian moral decision making, and appropriate issues for discussion from the pulpit. He also includes his most compelling sermons, identifying the setting and goals of each.
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(This is a collection of previously unpublished essays on ...)
This is a collection of previously unpublished essays on a variety of contemporary social and church-related topics by a founder of the discipline of social ethics, Walter G. Muelder. The editor, J. Philip Wogaman, one of Muelder's most outstanding students and an acclaimed social ethicist in his own right, compiled the collection and contributes a brief context for each essay. He concludes the volume with an insightful reflection on Muelder's broader significance and the outlook for social ethics 'beyond Muelder.'
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( In this revised and expanded edition of Christian Persp...)
In this revised and expanded edition of Christian Perspectives on Politics, J. Philip Wogaman updates his comprehensive discussions on the interaction of Christian ethics and American politics. Wogaman clearly and fairly analyzes the long-standing debate about Christianity and politics and then constructs his own approach, all the while addressing the perennial political issues that continue to be of importance today.
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( According to J. Philip Wogaman, the drama being played ...)
According to J. Philip Wogaman, the drama being played out in Washington represents a struggle for the nation's soul. On one side is an emphasis on repentance and forgiveness, time-honored themes of the nation's formative religious traditions. On the other side is an emphasis on condemnation and punishment for wrongdoing. The question is, which represents the more appropriate path for the future of the United States? This is the question Wogaman sets out to answer in this fascinating book.
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( In this classic reissue, scholar, pastor, and author J....)
In this classic reissue, scholar, pastor, and author J. Philip Wogaman addresses "people who wonder whether Christian Faith makes sense in light of the sweeping changes of our age," changes that have created at the same time a pluralistic world, a technologically sophisticated world, a dangerous world, a world of great prosperity, and yet great suffering. What are we to make of this time we live in? Can the Christian faith really provide a stable foundation? Wogaman wrestles with these and other questions as he investigates the true meaning of a Christian faith with a positive understanding of religious pluralism and a rejection of fanaticism. He concludes that this faith is a "hopeful love" that proclaims the centrality of love against selfishness and the power of hope against despair.
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(This updated survey of Christian ethics addresses major t...)
This updated survey of Christian ethics addresses major thinkers, movements, and issues from the early church to the present. A broad range of topics is discussed, including the biblical and philosophical legacies of Christian ethics and ethics through the early, medieval, Reformation, Enlightenment, and modern eras. This new edition contains more extensive discussions of ethics in the twentieth century, including Vatican II, ecumenical social ethics, and Orthodox Christian ethics. A new section, "Toward the Third Millennium," looks at the issues we will face in the coming decades, including medical, scientific, and political dilemmas, and issues of terrorism, war, and peace.
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Wogaman, John Philip was born on March 18, 1932 in Toledo. Son of Donald Ford and Ella Louise (Kilbury) Wogaman.
Bachelor of Arts, University Pacific, 1954. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1957, Doctor of Philosophy, 1960.
Pastor First Methodist Church, Marlborough, Massachusetts, 1956-1958. Staff assistant division world missions United Methodist Church, 1960-1961. Assistant professor, then associate professor University Pacific, 1961-1966.
Professor Christian social ethics Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, 1966—2002, dean, 1972-1983, professor emeritus, 2002. Interim president ILIFF School Theology, Denver, 2004—2006. Senior pastor Foundry United Methodist Church, Washington, 1992-2002, interim senior pastor St. Luke United Microelectronics Corporation, Omaha, Nebraska, 2008-2009.
Member committee religious and civil liberties National Council Churches, 1966-2003. Chairperson United Methodist Infant Formula Task Force, 1980-1984, Muskie Committee, 1982-1991, World Methodist Council, 1986-1991, United Methodist General Conference, 1988, 92, 96, 2000. President Interfaith Alliance, 1997-1999.
Chairman board directors Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, 2002-2003.
(This is a collection of previously unpublished essays on ...)
(This updated survey of Christian ethics addresses major t...)
( How can we make decisions that are consistent with our ...)
( In this revised and expanded edition of Christian Persp...)
( In this classic reissue, scholar, pastor, and author J....)
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President Stockton (California) Fair Housing Committee, 1963-1964, Suburban Maryland Fair Housing, 1970. Member California Democratic Central Committee, 1964-1966. Member of Churches' Center Theology and Public Policy (president since 2010), Phi Beta Kappa, American Theological Society 2004-2005, Society Christian Ethics 1976-1977, Cosmos Club (Washington).
Married Carolyn Jane Gattis, August 4, 1956. Children: Stephen Neil, Donald George, Paul Joseph, Jean Annual.