A Journey of Grace: The Formation of a Leader and a Church: An Autobiography

by Martin E. Marty and Herbert W. Chilstrom

Book Overview

The memoir of the Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Chilstrom, the first presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It is the story of his life as it intertwines with the church from baptism to the present day. The book begins with a reflective account of his family roots, childhood, education, pastoral and teaching career. Subsequent chapters include his life as a synod bishop, his role in the formation of the ELCA and his ministry as the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932688617
• ISBN13: 9781932688610
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Lutheran University Press
• Length: 614 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.