How do Christians find a faith that is alive and active? How can congregations remain spiritually vibrant, grounded in scripture, and oriented toward the love of neighbor? Each generation has had to answer these questions as the church has continuously sought renewal.

God’s Glory, Neighbor’s Good tells the story of Pietism, a revival movement beginning in 17th-century Europe, which emphasized biblical literacy, spiritual rebirth, and the holistic transformation of individuals and communities. In God’s Glory, Neighbor’s Good, Dr. Mark Safstrom (University of Illinois) and Dr. Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom (North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago) offer an accessible introduction to Pietism, suitable for use in the classroom and congregation alike. The perspective is ecumenical and includes critical reflection. Discussion of Lutheran and Moravian history features prominently, as does the impact of Pietism on the Methodist, Baptist, and Free Church traditions. The footage includes well known historical sites in Germany,
such as Halle and Herrnhut, as well as lesser known stories from Scandinavia. Through recent interviews with pastors and scholars, as well as accounts of influential women and men from the past, this feature-length documentary reveals how Pietism helped shape modern Christianity.

Director: Tim Frakes
Starring: Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom, Christian Collins, Kurt K. Hendel PhD, Martin Marty

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