A distinguished Christian ethicist and churchman presents a focused and lively discussion of churches as communities of moral discourse and action.  Suitable for individual reading and group study, this book helps lay people explore: --why the church should be concerned about moral issues; --resources, including the Bible, that can enhance moral decision making; --specific ideas that have worked in actual congregations; --connections between moral discernment and worship, Christian education, and other tasks in the local church.