Reclaiming the L Word will be our fall book study. Read it today.

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Product Description

Reclaiming the "L" Word is a book about renewing congregations by recognizing and living out the core teachings of the Lutheran faith. In the introduction, the author states:

"I hope that people of every denomination will find this book helpful as they wrestle with these important issues within their own traditions. But this little book is primarily written for those who call themselves Lutheran and, specifically, those who are members of ELCA congregations, and it is intended to help us answer central questions: Who are we? What DOES it mean to be a Lutheran today, anyway? And, why does it matter?"

Inspirational, engaging, and challenging, this book is a must-read for pastors and congregational leaders!

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #206441 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 116 pages

Review
"A warning label should be on this book: 'Caution: Reading this book could result in the transformation of the Church.'" -- Bishop Gary M. Wollersheim, Northern Illinois Synod, ELCA

"Pastor Fryer's reminder of where Lutheran Christians stand: at the foot of the cross, where we are met by Jesus..." -- The Reverend Mary Ann Moller-Gunderson, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

"This book reflects her passions for the theological integrity, for mission-driven congregations, and for painting outside the box." -- Dr. Rick Bliese, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

About the Author
Kelly A. Fryer is a missiologist with nearly 20 years experience leading congregations in renewal. She is the author of the best-selling Reclaiming the Word: Renewing the Church from Its Lutheran Core and writer for the No Experience Necessary Bible study series (both Augsburg Fortress). Kelly taught congregational leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and now serves as executive director of A.R.E.: A Renewal Enterprise, which offers keynote speaking, renewal events, organizational consulting, and leadership coaching.

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Customer Reviews

Just a Pew Warmer
I read Pastor Fryer's book about a year ago and am re-reading it now as part of a congregational look at our Lutheran roots. This book has been widely circulated in the Eastern Synod of Canada since our bishop sent a copy to all active pastors in late 2003.

I recommend this book because it is not so deep that it is intimidating and because it has enough content to stick with you. I am not a theologian, just a pew warmer. I didn't find that the book spoke down to me. I felt it met me where I was. (One of the themes of Chapter 2).

I like her style of writing as it is approachable. She provides good stories to highlight her points. I like the conversational style. I am also had the privilge of hearing Pastor Fryer speak last summer. She is an excellent storyteller.

I also like that "Reclaiming" is a short book and that it is written in a style that encourages sampling. You can read the whole book in a few hours or just read a chapter in a few minutes. I know that many members of my congregation have browsed the church's copies.

It is accessible. And I value that as a way to get people into the discussion far more than I would value a detailed commentary on current theological thought.

Lutheran Theology for the Person in the Pew
This book was written for those without theological education. It is easy to read yet substantial. It's an excellent book for readers who are curious about what Lutheranism stands for, as well as for those who have forgotten what the "non-negotiables" of Lutheran Protestantism are.

Depth in plain language
This is an outstanding work, combining solid theological insight and practical application to the everyday life of a parish, with simple, readable language. Fryer writes well about something she knows a lot about. The result is excellent. If I had the resources I would buy a copy for every member of the Lutheran Church of Australia!