Hartmut Rosa and the Megachurch Ministry of Robert H. Schuller
Does Acceleration and Resonance Explain Congregational Innovation?
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Abstract
Ecclesiologists are increasingly turning to the theory of sociologist Hartmut Rosa to resource their analysis of congregations about broader social change. Rosa’s concepts of ‘acceleration’ and ‘resonance’ are especially noteworthy, in addition to his call for the ‘dynamic stabilization’ of organizations, acknowledging greater effort required to maintain the status quo. In our narrative, Rosa’s theorizing is applied to understanding the ecclesial practices of Robert H. Schuller (b.1926 – d.2015), a Dutch Reformed megachurch pastor located in Southern California widely known for his global television program Hour of Power and the church building he named the Crystal Cathedral. Our reading of Rosa applies his theory to analytically describe Schuller’s aggressive and innovative approach to church management and public preaching. Rosa’s theoretical framework articulates Schuller’s ministry philosophy as both shaped by and responding to core elements of modernity, which may be helpful to ecclesially concerned theologians.
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Hartmut Rosa and the Megachurch Ministry of Robert H. Schuller
Does Acceleration and Resonance Explain Congregational Innovation?
In: Ecclesial PracticesSearch for other papers by Gerardo Martí in
Current site
Google Scholar
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Search for other papers by Mark T. Mulder in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Abstract
Ecclesiologists are increasingly turning to the theory of sociologist Hartmut Rosa to resource their analysis of congregations about broader social change. Rosa’s concepts of ‘acceleration’ and ‘resonance’ are especially noteworthy, in addition to his call for the ‘dynamic stabilization’ of organizations, acknowledging greater effort required to maintain the status quo. In our narrative, Rosa’s theorizing is applied to understanding the ecclesial practices of Robert H. Schuller (b.1926 – d.2015), a Dutch Reformed megachurch pastor located in Southern California widely known for his global television program Hour of Power and the church building he named the Crystal Cathedral. Our reading of Rosa applies his theory to analytically describe Schuller’s aggressive and innovative approach to church management and public preaching. Rosa’s theoretical framework articulates Schuller’s ministry philosophy as both shaped by and responding to core elements of modernity, which may be helpful to ecclesially concerned theologians.
| All Time | Past 365 days | Past 30 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstract Views | 243 | 243 | 46 |
| Full Text Views | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| PDF Views & Downloads | 19 | 19 | 2 |
