{"product_id":"the-resurgence-of-freemasonry-why-masonry-must-not-just-survive-but-thrive-and-how-masons-and-their-lodges-can-make-that-happen-paperback","title":"The Resurgence of Freemasonry: Why Masonry Must Not Just Survive but Thrive-And How Masons and Their Lodges Can Make That Happen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark E. Koltko-Rivera Ph. D.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, noted Masonic author Mark E. Koltko-Rivera, Ph.D., describes and offers solutions for the Masonic membership crisis in the United States. The 14 chapters and five appendixes here include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy society needs a numerically stronger Freemasonry--and why this is entirely within the Fraternity's grasp.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe five problems underlying the membership crisis--and the Five Tasks that will solve those problems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e46 numbered recommendations to work on those Five Tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific suggestions for what the rank-and-file Lodge member, the Worshipful Master of the Lodge, the District Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Lodge can do to advance work on the Five Tasks, and further the Resurgence of Freemasonry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidelines for planning and conducting Masonic education in the Lodge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirections to prepare and conduct: a Chamber of Reflection, a Master Mason Rededication Ceremony, and an Open House (at both the levels of Particular Lodges and the Grand Lodge).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidelines for instructing Candidates in the Preparation of a Masonic Research Paper.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark E. Koltko-Rivera is the author of \u003ci\u003eFreemasonry: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (Tarcher\/Penguin), and a collection of essays, \u003ci\u003eThe Mysteries of Freemasonry\u003c\/i\u003e (both available on Amazon. A member of Masonic lodges in Florida and New York (F\u0026amp;AM), his work has appeared in: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Philalethes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHeredom: The Transactions of the Scottish Rite Research Society, \u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eFurther Light (Florida Lodge of Research)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eTransactions\u003c\/i\u003e of the American Lodge of Research (NY), \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eand other Masonic publications. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe holds a doctorate from the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe conducts a consulting practice to help Grand Lodges with their resurgence efforts.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42132703641735,"sku":"9780615781242","price":33.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8bb9ca0520c9728c9b4e110d76df351b.webp?v=1732628619","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-resurgence-of-freemasonry-why-masonry-must-not-just-survive-but-thrive-and-how-masons-and-their-lodges-can-make-that-happen-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}