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050 4 _aBV
100 1 _aMaclaren, Ian,
_d1850-1907
245 1 3 _aDe Dominee en zijn Gemeente
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-10
508 _aProduced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer.
520 _a"De Dominee en zijn Gemeente" by Ian Maclaren is a collection of practical studies on congregational life likely written in the late 19th century. The text offers insights into the relationship between a pastor and his congregation, utilizing humor with a touch of bitter irony to explore the complexities of church life in England compared to other regions. The work is intended as an enlightening read, focusing on the shared human experiences of both clergy and laypeople. At the start of the book, the introduction sets the tone by establishing the unique dynamics of church life in England, while highlighting the need for mutual understanding between the pastor and congregation members. Maclaren's writing emphasizes the importance of active engagement from both the preacher and his listeners in ensuring a fruitful sermon. He outlines the various elements that contribute to effective preaching and listening, including the necessity of attention, sincerity, and an open heart. The opening part also touches upon the common barriers that may hinder the pastor's message and suggests that the true value of a sermon is realized when both parties collaborate for spiritual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClergy
700 1 _aNes, W. van
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29661
999 _c70509
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