Citizens of Hope
Citizens of Hope
The Basics
The Basics
Citizens of Hope: Basics of Christian Identity
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Citizens of Hope
The Basics of Christian Identity
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Dedication Page
To our family of origin—
our parents, Ben and Nancy Oliphint,
and our brothers, Stuart and Kelley Oliphint—
who lovingly shaped our identities
as citizens of hope.
Contents
Contents
“1. Identity Crisis: Hope in Tough Times”
About the Authors
About the Authors
Clayton Oliphint and Mary Brooke Casad are siblings who share a passion for discipleship and helping others grow as followers of Jesus Christ. They grew up in four United Methodist congregations in Louisiana and Texas where their father, the late Ben Oliphint, was pastor. Following his election to the episcopacy in 1980, he served the Topeka and Houston areas. Both Clayton and Mary Brooke are married to fellow “preacher’s kids” who share their rich heritage of faith and ministry.
Clayton is senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Richardson, Texas, a church of six thousand members. He received his undergraduate degree from Austin College and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Perkins School of Theology. He and his wife, Lori, are the parents of three children. Beyond his church ...
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About Citizens of Hope: Basics of Christian IdentityHope is central to our identity as Christians. Just as our bodies need food, our souls need hope, and the supreme hope is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. How does that relationship become real to us? In this book and 4-week study, readers are guided on a formative path of understanding who God is and who they are as God’s children. Citizens of Hope is part of The Basics Series. An invitation into a more faithful and profound understanding of Christian hope. An excellent resource for small groups, Sunday school, individual meditation, and both new and maturing disciples of Jesus. —Janice Riggle Huie, Bishop of the Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church A hope-filled description of what it means to be followers of Jesus Christ and a reminder of how God is at work in every aspect of our Christian journey. I commend this book to individuals and groups seeking to know how to walk as a citizen of hope in our Twenty-first-century world.—Amy Valdez Barker, Executive Secretary, Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church |
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