Religious ministry and clergy Books

Book SynopsisAn accessible and informative guide for curates combining essential information, practical survival tips and theological reflection grounded in experience of the highs and lows of ministry.Trade ReviewTo those seeking helpful advice and clear thinking about the journey to ordination and the day-to-day realities of parish ministry, this guide is of inestimable value. -- Canon Professor Martyn Percy, Principal, Ripon College'As a curate of only 20 months I can sincerely say that I wish The Curate's Guide had been around several years ago as I was making my journey from calling to first parish! And don't be misled by the title - this guide would enhance the understanding of anyone involved with church life and should be required reading for ordinands, incumbents, DDOs, theological college staff and parishioners as well as curates and their families. It was like reading my own thoughts from emerging calling to present day curacy captured with refreshing honesty and uncanny accuracy, and so it served as a wonderful tool for reflection, taking stock and looking forward. John Witcombe and his team undoubtedly write with many years experience and yet their observations are as fresh and apposite as ever, and though there are many contributors, The Curate's Guide very much speaks with one voice.The Curate's Guide covers a great deal of ground - at the most basic level it sets out facts about the process of discernment, selection, training, choosing a parish, CME and beyond including such nitty-gritty areas as terminology and dress (all those things I wish I'd known earlier from one source rather than stumbling across them piecemeal!), and it achieves all that with a balanced and sensitive appreciation of varying churchmanship or diocesan approach. Its real value, I feel, lies in the fact that it goes far beyond the parameters of the average 'guide' to explore important and perennial questions about relationships, expectations, identity. It challenges a number of prejudices surrounding training (part-time or residential) or status (NSM, OLM, etc). It brings home the applied reality of what it says with its imaginative use of character studies/scenarios. It is strangely compelling and gets under the skin. The Curate's Guide inspires a positive and encouraging view of what happens when we respond to God's call. There is nothing prescriptive in it; it does not seek to create stereotype curates. Rather it recognises and appreciates the uniqueness of every response to God's calling and offers practical advice and wise words for a wholesome response to that call. No one should leave training without reading it.' -- Revd Katie McClure, who studied at Ripon College, Cuddeston and is currently an Assistant Curate at St John the Baptist, reviewed The Curate's Guide for us

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Book SynopsisA user-friendly handbook for all embarking on a course of training for Christian ministry, lay or ordained. It is designed to reduce the fear factor and help students make the most of their study and training.Trade Review‘An excellent - and ecumenically aware - practical guide for those about to begin training for lay and ordained ministries, and those considering their call.’ -- Philip Luscombe, Principal of Wesley House, Cambridge'Intended primarily for those preparing for recognised ministries in the Anglican and Methodist traditions, this book offers a realistic, practical and honest introduction to the complexities of ministerial formation.' -- Jan Berry, Tutor in Practical Theology, The Partnership for Theological Education, Manchester'An excellent and comprehensive account of what to expect during ministerial training...I wish it had been written a year ago!' -- Sarah Partridge, Inital Year Ministerial Training

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Healthy Churches is an utterly practical and realistic guide for any leader seeking to revitalize and grow their church. The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Healthy Churches’ Handbook, this new volume will help you implement tried and tested approaches for healthy church growth in your parish.Trade Review'In recent years, few people have had a greater influence on the renewal of church life than Robert Warren.' -- Bishop Stephen Cottrell

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Book SynopsisThis highly readable handbook investigates Christian ministry providing an introduction to what the Bible says as well as addressing developments from the history of the Church. It considers crucial issues for the contemporary Christian, including the ministry of the whole church, women in leadership, working together and handling failure.

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Book SynopsisIs the art of preaching dead? This book belongs to a series of works which intend to show that, far from being moribund, the tradition of preaching is alive and well. Included in this text are readings on seasons in the Christian year, saints and occasions, as well as a practical epilogue on preaching.

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Book SynopsisIn this practical pastoral resource for clergy who embrace the Reformation, Wilhelm Loehe explains the how and why of a pastor''s duties in the one holy catholic and apostolic church. He clarifies not just Lutheran pastoral practice in the nineteenth century, but also what it means to apply the Means of Grace to God''s people in the twenty-first century, in harmony with the Church of all ages.

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Book SynopsisA Guide to ResourcesTrade ReviewParish liturgists and worship team members will find this to be an essential and invaluable resource for understanding the documents, ritual books, and other sources needed for implementing vibrant, life-giving, and orthodox litrugical worship.RiteI highly recommend this book and encourage parish liturgy committees to take the time to use this ‘sourcebook’.John Thomas Lane, SSSWhat a valuable tool for parish worship commissions! Now if we’ll really use it! As a member of my parish worship commission, I certainly welcome such a tool which fulfills nearly every imaginable need.Catholic Library WorldThis is a very useful book for anyone in charge of liturgy preparation, from a new choir director to a diocesan liturgy director. Rita Thiron has fulfilled her promise to acquaint the reader with the liturgical books and related liturgical documents and to provide guidance for evaluating liturgies and preparing meaningful celebrations.Pastoral MusicPreparing Parish Liturgies: A Guide to the Resources is a welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone involved in the liturgy. For the novice it provides a basic introduction to the many liturgical books and documents essential for understanding the liturgy, as well as solid advice in making decisions when preparing the liturgy. For those with more background it provides a quick reference to the many documents that impact an in depth understanding of liturgical principles. From the chart on the appropriate minister for all the blessings in the Book of Blessings to the worksheets for liturgy preparation, Preparing Parish Liturgies is written in a style that is clear and thorough.Fran Amer, Director, Office of Worship, Diocese of Youngstown, OhioThis resource will save its users 'hours of searching' by providing both summary and clarification of which liturgical books and documents must be taken into consideration when preparing liturgies for every occasion throughout the liturgical year. The theological and historical comments offered throughout this book are a 'mini-course' in and of themselves, and the planning guides and worksheets offered in the appendix are a wonderful, practical help.Mary Sellars Malloy, Office of Liturgy, Saginaw, Michigan

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Trade ReviewCatholic practical theologian Kathleen Cahalan has written an outstanding book on ministry. It is a rare thing to find a book on ministry that is both theologically rich and broadly accessible. More rare still is a book that could be of value to one in the throes of discerning a call to ministry as well as to the wise pastor many years into ministry. . . . The Trinitarian, missional, and vocational frame of her argument make this a very welcome book for Lutherans and other mainline Protestants, and her deep focus on the Spirit’s gifts suggests a fruitful opening to a broad array of other Protestant churches.Word & WorldCahalan’s book is an eloquently written resource for reflecting on the nature and purpose of ministry. Those who teach seminary students, work with interns, or mentor new pastors will find this book extremely helpful. Those who are reflecting on their own call to ministry will find here a rigorous discussion and more than a place to start.InterpretationIn my research about pastoral ministry, it has become evident that books that give an account of the practice of ministry are in short supply. Cahalan’s book is a welcome gift to fill that gap. Pastors, theological teachers and those discerning a call to ministry may all find a welcome in its pages.Christian CenturyGrounded in practical theology, Kathleen Cahalan’s Introducing the Practice of Ministry is an ideal text for students and those practicing ministry who are discerning their own ministerial roles.WorshipSo many studies of ministry perpetuate the heroic myth that ministers stand apart from other Christians as specialists who labor at holy matters in self-contained way. By contrast, Kathleen Cahalan reconnects us with the wider, deeper wisdom of the church, that ministry exists in and for the community of disciples. With clear insight, consistent vision, and close attention to theological resources, she offers a compelling case that the practices of ministry are intimately related to the life of discipleship and therefore aim mainly at its thriving. With ecumenical reach, this book is a liberating alternative to stale views of ministry and a fine example of how practical theology contributes directly to the church’s witness today.James Nieman, PhD, Professor of Practical Theology, Hartford Institute for Religion Research, Hartford Seminary, ConnecticutA welcome guide from a wise practitioner. Coming in the midst of one of the most profound ministerial transformations in the history of Christianity, Cahalan’s introduction keeps us firmly focused on what is most important—discipleship. With great pastoral sensitivity and keen theological insight, Cahalan situates ministry within a vision of discipleship rooted in the practices that defined Jesus’ own life. Gently, we are drawn into a process of reflection and discernment that seeks to integrate what we do, how we live, and who we are called to be. This wonderful text is essential reading for all of us learning to minister in a changing church.Edward P. Hahnenberg, Author of Ministries: A Relational Approach and Awakening Vocation: A Theology of Christian CallPrudent without a hint of stuffiness, wise without ever being aloof, Kathleen Cahalan has conjured up one smart book on ministry. With the heart of a practical theologian and the charism of a gifted teacher, she weaves multiple threads, sources, and insights into a work both lucid and passionate. Theoretically strong without a hint of stodginess, Cahalan is a gifted guide who leads us to the heart of the matter. Surely a classic in the making, anyone involved in ministry formation needs to read this book.Edward Foley, Capuchin, Duns Scotus Professor of Spirituality, Professor of Liturgy and Music, Catholic Theological UnionThere are so many wonderful things to say about this book, I don’t know where to start. It fills a real gap in introductory literature. It is a perfect book for those trying to discern a call. It speaks about ministry as a whole rather than a bunch of component parts (e.g., pastoral care, leadership, preaching). It is richly grounded in Scripture, attentive to practice, and deeply theological. Step by step, with clarity and wisdom, drawing on years of teaching and a keen eye for the right literature from a range of disciplines, Kathleen Cahalan guides us well through the aims and architecture of ministry.Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Pastoral Theology, The Divinity School and Graduate Department of Religion, Vanderbilt University

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Book SynopsisAn Introduction for Lay MinistersTrade ReviewIn Theology for Ministry Edward Hahnenberg brings the best insights from his recent works on ministry and vocation into a resource that is accessible and delightful to read. Dr. Hahnenberg shares about his joy for "explaining things," which he recognizes as a charism, a gift of the Spirit to help others. Theology for Ministry illustrates that gift at its best. Weaving personal stories, references to pop culture, classical questions, some history, and a good intro to Catholic theology, this work is an invitation to think about ministry in light of the core convictions of our faith. No better place to ground the discernment of the vocation to Christian service than in the contemplation of the mysteries of the Triune God, Jesus, the Spirit, and the Church! Theology for Ministry is an excellent guide for such discernment.Hosffman Ospino, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry"Here Ed Hahnenberg offers a well-informed, most engaging, delightfully written, and inspiring theology for ministry, crafted precisely for lay ministers. Note the good pedagogy throughout (he could well be a religious educator) that begins with the reader's own experience and ends by inviting personal appropriation of the content to their journey in faith and ministry. I know of no better introduction to theology for lay ministers than this one."Thomas Groome, Professor of Theology and Religious Education, Boston College, Author of Will There Be Faith? “This volume is the fruit of a gifted theologian’s deep reflection on the lived life of the Church, in particular, lay ministry, in light of our theological tradition. The preposition for in the title is central: this work is at the service of lay ministers, inviting deep reflection on ‘their own’ experience, and the theology which grounds it more deeply. Discussion questions encourage a pondering of experience, as well as the themes of vocation, God, Jesus Christ, the Spirit, the Church and ministry, each presented with great lucidity. Many sources inform Hahnenberg’s work, including varied ecclesial documents, spiritual writers, theologians old and new, contemporary artists, but most especially stories of lay ministers (and his own stories) of the wellsprings of their faith and commitment to service. This is a rich resource for spiritual growth, and for a deepening of identity as lay ministers.” Zeni Fox Professor of Pastoral Theology Seton Hall University“In chapter 4, Hahnenberg says he has the gift of explaining things—to which I say ‘Amen!’ This book simply explains why we do what we do. The chapter titles: Called …By God …Through Christ … In the Spirit … With Others … For Others provides a framework and a context in history, theology, and community for ministry. The reflection questions in each chapter anchor his themes in the reader’s lived experiences, making this a valuable resource for formal and informal formation programs and for varied ministry settings.” Robert J. McCarty, DMin Executive Director National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry“Ed Hahnenberg writes: ‘I like to explain things—and I’m pretty good at it!’ This is an understatement. He is really good at it! Theology for Ministry is the work of a master theologian and a master teacher, offering the best of today’s theology to educate and inspire today’s ministers in language that is completely accessible. What a gift for anyone who is preparing for or doing ministry!” Stephen Bevans, SVD Catholic Theological UnionThis slim volume is a gem. Hahnenberg packs considerable material into this inspirational text. His concise overview of the development of ministry pays attention to its required theological foundations. This insightful introductory text is encouraging and prophetic. It will be valuable to those new to ministry, students of ministry, and experienced ministers alike.Theological Studies

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Book SynopsisPracticing the Art of Self-Giving LoveTrade Review“Anyone who has met Tim O’Malley has experienced his energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to Christian living. Reading this book is to be immersed in these qualities, for this book reflects O’Malley’s personal engagement with Christ and his saving work in his own daily living and ministry. Defining the ‘new’ evangelization as renewal of the world through renewal of ourselves, he traces throughout the book how the church’s identity and mission cannot be separated, how we are necessarily Christ centered, and how doing good liturgy leads us to the kind of self-giving love that continues the church’s mission of salvation.” Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS Director, Institute for Liturgical Ministry, Dayton, Ohio“What would be required for liturgy and the new evangelization to mutually enrich each other, as we all know they should do? I propose it is a synthetic outlook, such as O'Malley provides in this book. Here liturgy no longer plays with its rubrics over in its corner, while evangelization plays with its ideologies over in its corner. Rather, both collide with force in every Christian's life for the purpose of transforming individual lives and all the facets of human culture. O'Malley brings together liturgy, evangelization, doctrine, sacramental catechesis, deification, preaching, and the signs of the time, all in order to light the way to self-gift, which is what the cross demands of us. This wonderfully accessible book holds insights for the layperson and scholar alike. We are taught to deepen the art of love.” David W. Fagerberg Associate Professor of Theology University of Notre DameOne cannot do Church ministry today without a good and also faithful grasp of the new evangelization. This word, this vision, this practice of self-giving love cannot be ignored. It cannot be replaced by other projects, works, or strategies. Read this book. Study it with others. Then shape and reshape the good work you do. Eliot Kapitan, Pastoral MusicThe New Evangelization has a challenging liturgical voice in this book and it deserves wide readership by pastoral ministers and liturgical leaders, both clergy and lay.Paul A. Janowiak, SJ, WorshipThis accessible book is necessary reading for all engaged in pastoral ministry. It will invite the reader to rethink the understanding of the role of the liturgy in a parish's life. Too often, the church's work of preaching the Gospel is separated from its liturgical rites. O'Malley provides us with good reason to reconsider how we approach both topics.Timothy Johnston, Director of the Office of Worship, Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Pastoral Liturgy

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Book SynopsisA Priest's GuideTrade ReviewServing a faith community as its pastor is not like any other job. Transitions between pastoral assignments come with some unique challenges. Built on a strong biblical foundation, this guide offers practical strategies to help priests make that transition, whether for the first time or the fifth. This helpful and easy-to-read book should be handed out with letters announcing new assignments.Mary Elizabeth Sperry, author Scripture in the Parish: A Guide for Catholic MinistryThis guide is an essential companion for the journey a new pastor must make and the challenges he will face in his first few critical months. It's a comprehensive, solidly-researched and practical resource that helps a new pastor to build strong relationships with staff and parishioners and thereby increase his own effectiveness.H. Richard McCord, former Executive Director of the U.S. Bishops' Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and YouthExcellent advice for handling the emotional, as well as organizational, aspects of leaving a parish and coming to a new one. This concise handbook is packed with concrete and practical `tools for the transition,' including a comprehensive list of questions one might otherwise forget to ask. Beginning with the image of dying and rising with Christ as a metaphor for the transition to a new ministry, Dr. Graziano Marcheschi has put together a sensitive yet straightforward spiritual GPS, to guide any priest-newly ordained or seasoned veteran-and help him avoid common pitfalls and overcome the anxiety that can come from all sides. A Priest's Guide should be on every priest's shelf-you know, that one shelf we all have that's close to our desk, with the books we go back to again and again.James L. Papandrea, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Church History, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Pastoral ministry today confirms the old adage that the only constant is change. A Priest's Guide offers practical advice for negotiating all the changes that come when a pastor moves to a new parish. Rooted in a healthy spirituality and nourished by common sense, this little book outlines a prayerful and proactive stance toward pastoral transition. A great resource!Edward P. Hahnenberg, Ph.D., author of Awakening Vocation: A Theology of Christian CallTable of ContentsContents Preface vii Introduction 1Part One: The Pastor and Transition The Spiritual Dimensions 5 Mapping a Transition 10Part Two: The Pastor and Parish Staff in Transition Strategies for Entering Your New Parish 16 Strategies for Leaving Your Current Parish 31 What Doesn’t Work (or “How to Fail Even Before You Begin”) 38 Conclusion 41 Appendix: Administrative Interview Questionnaire 42

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Book SynopsisA Parish Leader's GuideTrade ReviewThis book, at first glance is seemingly simple. That is because Marti Jewell writes from her ability `to listen with the ear of her heart' to the lived experience of pastoral leaders who reap the backlash and hopes of parishes in transition. This book does not leave a pastoral leader powerless in navigating transition; it provides the complexity of system change as well as a resource for dialogue among pastoral leaders. Pondering responses posed by Jewell will once again focus the mission of the Gospel for the good of the community.Barbara Sutton, Associate Dean, Formation and Outreach, School of Theology, St. John's UniversityAny transition or change can either be a time of panic or adventure. The materials presented in this guide offer a means of hope and new life, of looking back and moving forward, of grief and acceptance. As a pastoral minister, I have experienced many aspects of what is reflected in the pages of this guide. I found that I did make it through the change, the transition and am better prepared for ministry because of it. I would highly recommend this book as a tool, a gift, to all pastoral ministers whether in transition now or in the future. It gives a sense of hope and new life amidst the pain of change in our lives.Sister Theresa Khirallah, SSND, Director of Ministries, Diocese of DallasA highly recommended resource for parish leaders who are planning for or in the midst of a change in pastors. This guide has it all-an excellent well-explained section on the theory behind the stages of the change process, great personal reflection questions for parish leaders for each step along the way, a well thought out Q & A section, and my favorite chapter-a smorgasbord of practical ideas and strategies.Mark Mogilka, Director, Stewardship and Pastoral Services, Diocese of Green BayFilled with well tested practical strategies, Navigating Pastoral Transitions is an invaluable resource for pastors, parish staffs, and parish leaders, wanting to navigate a pastor change with care, creativity, and hope.Sal Della Bella, Director of Evangelization, Archdiocese of LouisvilleTable of ContentsContents Preface vii Introduction 1 Begin with Endings 9 Wandering Through the Middle Ground 15 Launching New Beginnings 25 Frequently Asked Questions 32 Strategies for Effective Transition 39 Bibliography 47

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Trade ReviewIn Field Hospital Catechesis, Nick Wagner uses Pope Francis' image of the Church as a "field hospital" to help us understand the catechumenate. Understanding the Church as a place of healing, aimed at the ailments at hand, reshapes the way we approach catechetical ministry. If we start our approach to the RCIA by attending to the needs of those in front of us, the joy of knowing God's love will shine through our ministry. Wagner gives us a practical guide in how to bring this central insight into our catechetical ministry, reminding us that, at its core, the proclamation of the Gospel is an encounter with the person of Jesus Christ.Michael J. Martocchio, Director of the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation, Diocese of CharlestonNick Wagner has once again written a practical and insightful book for those directing or supporting the RCIA in a parish. This book provides RCIA teams and directors with a place to start, where to go and a good idea of what seekers need. Nick is a great storyteller and this book is rich with stories that enlighten and inform us. In particular, the parallel he draws between the demise of the steel industry and what we do in RCIA is thought provoking and accurate. The importance of the Kerygma is central to this book as Nick leads the reader through an uncomplicated core content focused on Jesus and aimed at making not just Catholics but "Catholic Disciples."Cathy Marbury, Associate Director of Religious Education, Archdiocese of AtlantaStarting from the ground up is just what Nick Wagner does in his newest book. Our RCIA processes have become encumbered by false understandings that the `program' needs to be a graduate course in theology, and not about a time of catechesis on changing hearts for living the life of a disciple of Christ: a process. So often our contemporary Church is lured away from the wisdom of lived experience by the newest and shiniest `program' on how to enliven our parishes. Nick starts with what the Church teaches, and he stays the course regarding his solid experience on presenting the richness of the RCIA process for changing hearts. Nick lays out the fact that the RCIA process is not about knowledge only, but about discipleship.Dean Daniels, Office for Worship, Archdiocese of MilwaukeeWagner's question-asking model tailors the experience to the needs of the seeker, allowing the RCIA leader to become less of a Catholic "expert" and more of a mentor or coach who helps guide the inquirer through their journey of gathering the information they need not only to join the Church, but to become lifelong disciples.The PriestTable of ContentsContents Chapter 1 Disrupting the ChurchChapter 2 Why the Teaching of the Church Is at RiskChapter 3 Where Do We Learn the Core Message?Chapter 4 Field Hospital Protocol: What to Do FirstChapter 5 Making a PlanChapter 6 The Beginning: Know Who God Is The Most Important Lesson Seekers Must Learn God Became One of Us What Jesus Did and Why It Matters Chapter 7 The Climax: Jesus Makes a Difference The Jesus Sacrifice The Resurrection The Jesus Offer Chapter 8 The End: Walking the Talk Everybody Matters The Secret to Discipleship Announce the Good News ConclusionAppendix 1 A Simple, Low-Risk Plan for “Going Out”Appendix 2 Four Amazing Stories of Resurrection Bibliography

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Trade ReviewDeacon William Ditewig remains one of the most important voices writing on the diaconate today, and The Deacon's Ministry of Charity and Justice adds to his already remarkable body of work. Insightful, accessible and engaging, this new work should be required reading for anyone with a serious interest in the diaconate—from men in formation to deacons, pastors and bishops. Significantly, Deacon Ditewig's chapters on mercy and Pope Francis couldn't be more timely or valuable—reminding us of what we are called to be. Superb. Deacon Greg Kandra, Blogger and JournalistIn The Deacon’s Ministry of Charity and Justice, Deacon William Ditewig has made a helpful contribution to the understanding to the deacon’s role in the Church today with particular attention to the promptings of magisterial documents. Beginning with an historical and theological analysis of the ministry of service exercised by all the faithful, and indeed the Church herself, Deacon Ditewig strives to integrate the specific vocation of the deacon in the Church’s work of pastoral charity with particular emphasis on the ecclesial mission of mercy that Pope Francis has highlighted. It is a significant addition to the small but growing contemporary literature on the ancient vocation of the diaconate. His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington

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Book SynopsisDesigned for religious or lay people involved in counselling, this text provides a practical, comprehensive and contemporary guide to community care and counselling in religious contexts.Trade Review"A tour de force.... Kornfeld's treatment of listening, women's needs, clergy confidentiality, unemployment, fee-taking, and the health and spirituality of the 'counselor in community' is brilliant."--Christian Century"A state-of-the-art guide for all who minister today!"--Catholic Library World"A wise, humane, and practical book about healing in religious communities."--Values and Visions"Kornfeld has put a well-honed tool into the hands of seminarians, deacons, and any minister hoping to develop the gifts of lay leaders. This book is no garden plot but acres of information."--Pastoral Life"A book you will pull off the shelf many times for additional reference.... With many self-help books full of 'new age' methodologies on the market, this book provides a sound antidote."--The Princeton Seminary Bulletin"Margaret Kornfeld's excellent, encyclopedic book, Cultivating Wholeness, addresses the very real need for expert, accessible, and wise guidance. Kornfeld...provides both a broad and thorough discussion of key issues that leaders of faith communities and lay caregivers regularly face. Not only does she analyze pragmatic matters—such as clergy confidentiality, unemployment, and fee-taking—but she also sensitively attends to the spiritual well-being of the "counselor in community." A wide range of readers, lay and ordained, will welcome Kornfeld's clear and thoughtful presentation. In a pastor's study filled with care and counseling books, this is the best guide of its kind I know. Keep it handy on your shelf. —Congregations, Fall 2005 -- Congregations

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Book SynopsisCommunity ministry can enliven pastoral care, provide opportunities for people to express their discipleship and help us to understand persistent injustices. This book explains and demonstrates how community ministry unites practical social responsibility and active Christian mission.Table of ContentsForeword by Raymond Fung Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Community Ministry: A New Appriach to Mission 2. Community Ministry and Discipleship 3. The Link Between Pastoral Care and the Community Ministry 4. Praxis, Prayer and Liturgy in a Secular World5. Grace Through Dialogue6. Doing Community Ministry7. The Theological Underpinnning of Community Ministry8. The Relevance of Community Involvement

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Book SynopsisJeff Watson makes a strong case in this volume for the legitimacy of marrying 'biblical' and 'counseling.' Christian counselors need to cultivate three fundamental skills in their patients.

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Book SynopsisJames Coriden is professor of canon law at the Washington Theological Union and a Presbyter in the Diocese of Gary. He holds a doctorate from the Gregorian University in Rome as well as a degree in Civil law.Table of ContentsPreface to the third edition Preface to the 1st edition Introductory Issues Rules in a Church Community New Testament Roots of the Rules The History of Canon Law Canonical Sources, Forms, Distinctions The Code of Canon Law The People of God: book two of the code The Christian Faithful Hierarchical Structures Consecrated and Apostolic Life The Teaching Function: book three of the code The Sanctifying Function: book four of the code Sacraments (Canons 840-1165) Other Acts of Divine Worship (Canons 116-1204) Sacred Places and Times (Canons 1205-1253) The Governing Function: book one of the code (general norms) Persons Offices Power of Governance Instruments and Acts of Governance Temporal Goods of the Church: book five of the code Sanctions in the Church: book six of the code Processes: book seven of the code Changes to the Code Applying the rules About the Rules About the Community About the Person Appendices Appendix I: Doing Research in Canon Law Appendix II: Cases and Questions Appendix III: A Canonical Constitution of the Church Index

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