Background
Foster, Douglas Allen was born on August 30, 1952 in Sheffield, Alabama, United States. Son of Ralph Douglas and Lisabeth (Morris) Foster.
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In a time when fundamental shifts are sweeping through society, how should Churches of Christ define their central values? With voices on the right calling for separation and voices on the left pressing for change, how can our fellowship possibly remain united? In seeking answers to these disturbing and complex questions, Dr. Douglas A. Foster has assembled a thoughtful, carefully-researched mosaic of the dilemma currently facing Churches of Christ. He draws upon the lessons of the past and provides solid, scriptural counsel for the future. Will the Cycle Be Unbroken? contains a vital message which the church must hear...and heed.
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WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN OUR PULPITS? The first-ever national survey of opinion among preachers in Churches of Christ Today, churches of Christ face a society undergoing rapid change. How our congregations respond will be profoundly influenced by the views of our ministers. Who are these people? What do they think about society? About our churches? Doug Foster, Mel Hailey, and Tom Winter are scholars with a deep love for Churches of Christ. Their work covers a wide range of social and doctrinal issues - from national politics to congregational worship. Ministers at the Millennium paints a portrait of the people who will most strongly influence the future direction of Churches of Christ.
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('In general, this book is about attitudes and postures, a...)
'In general, this book is about attitudes and postures, about the big picture.... We want to suggest ways we can focus our conversations on the core issues that drive our faith and practice and which can transform both what we discuss and how we discuss it. Moreover, we want to equip leaders with ways of dealing with conflict and looking at Scripture that reflect the crux of the Christian faith.' - From the Introduction
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Foster, Douglas Allen was born on August 30, 1952 in Sheffield, Alabama, United States. Son of Ralph Douglas and Lisabeth (Morris) Foster.
Bachelor, DAvid Lipscomb College, Nashville, 1974; Master of Arts, Scarritt College, Nashville, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1987.
He began teaching at Lipscomb University in 1985 where he taught church history. In 1988, Foster also began working as an archivist for Gospel Advocate magazine while working at Lipscomb University. In August 1991, he moved to Abilene Christian University where he has taught church history ever since.
In June 2006, Foster was appointed Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Theology where he served until 2008.
In 1994, Foster was named the Director of the Center for Restoration Studies located in Abilene Christian University"s Brown Library. He has authored numerous publications concerned with the history of the Stone-Campbell Movement.
(In a time when fundamental shifts are sweeping through so...)
(WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN OUR PULPITS? The first-ever nation...)
('In general, this book is about attitudes and postures, a...)
Member Faith and Order Commission, National Council Churches United States of America, since 1990. Member American Academy Religion, American Society Church History, Disciples of Christ History Society, Tennessee Archivists.
Married Mary Linda Grissom, December 29, 1979. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Mark Douglas.
