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Herald Press,U.S. Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace
Book SynopsisAt the start of Holy Week, tears streamed down Jesus' face as he cried out, "If only you knew the things that make for peace." From that moment, until a week later when he triumphantly declared, "Peace be with you," Jesus spent each day confronting injustice, calling out oppressors and contending for peace. But what ifdespite all our familiarity with the events of Holy Weekwe still don't know how Jesus makes peace? And what ifdespite clinging to the cross of Christ for our salvationwe've actually embraced a different approach to peacemaking? One that justifies killing enemies. One whose methods include nailing criminals to crosses. We desperately need to recover the radical vision of peacemaking that Jesus embodied throughout Holy Week. And we urgently need to be trained in his way of making peace. So, come. Let's journey together day-by-day through Jesus' final week and discover anew why he is called the Prince of Peace. Read less
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Crossway Books Expository Exultation
Book SynopsisRevealing insights from over 30 years of experience, John Piper shows pastors how and what to communicate from the pulpit in a way that takes seriously the God-appointed task of preaching.
£23.99
Ignatius Press The Genesis of Gender
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Crossway Books What Fuels the Mission of the Church
Book SynopsisIn this concise version of God Shines Forth, Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves urge Christians to grow in their knowledge and enjoyment of Godas they know God more, they will be spurred on to authentic service through missions and evangelism.
£7.46
SPCK - Kregel Preaching A Simple Approach to the Sacred Task
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Baker Publishing Group The Supremacy of God in Preaching
Book SynopsisNewly revised and expanded, this classic resource is an essential guide for pastors seeking a biblical standard for preaching.
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MP-CUA Catholic Uni of Amer Handbook of Catholic Social Teaching A Guide for
Book SynopsisEmploys a question and answer format to better accentuate the response of the Church's message to the questions Catholics have about their social role and what the Church intends to teach about it. It is the first short book on Catholic Social Teaching to ground itself thoroughly in the longer and authoritative Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (2004).Trade Review“I am delighted that Prof. Mons. Martin Schlag has edited this Handbook of Catholic Social Teaching. It is a catependium in the sense that it summarizes the Compendium and preserves its range of contents (. . . pendium), and it adopts the question-and-answer approach of catechisms (cate . . .) that has proven very effective for teaching. This helps the presentation to be amenable and accessible to young people as well as others. I hope this catependium will be widely read and made available to many people all over the world. Most of all, however, I hope and pray that its contents will move many hearts to respond to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit, and open us to the needs of our brothers and sisters and of the Earth, our common home.” —from the foreword by Peter K. A. Cardinal Turkson
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James Clarke & Co Ltd Animals Are Not Ours No Really They Are Not
Book SynopsisWhy should Christians care about animals? Is there a biblical basis for abstaining from eating animals? Is avoiding companies that use (and misuse) animals a viable way for Christians to live out the message of God? Sarah Withrow King makes the argument that care for all of creation is no ''far-fetched'' idea that only radical people would consider, but rather a faithful witness of the peaceful kingdom God desires and Jesus modelled. This includes all living and breathing creatures that share this earth with us. King uses her decade-plus of experience as a vegan, her seminary education, her evangelical Christian faith, and her years working with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to call Christians to examine how we treat and view the nonhuman animals with whom we share a finite planet.Trade Review"Riveting and convicting. A major contribution to the neglected topic of animal liberation and animal rights, from an exciting new voice, this book is essential reading for all Christians." David P. Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics Director, Centre for Theology and Public Life, Mercer University "Withrow King challenges us to look again at texts that may feel familiar, but only because we've read them a thousand times from the same perspective. But what if we change perspective? What if the biblical writers and the people they wrote about didn't see the world as we see it? What if those writers and people were not western, linear, dualistic thinkers who saw people not as separate from creation, but rather as part of it? What if God cares deeply for the entire community of creation? If so, then Withrow King's book is a gift to us all, offering one of the most comprehensive examinations of God's treatment of animals (and fauna) that I have ever seen. And - as the title hints - she has fun doing it! Animals Are Not Ours is a great and important read." Lisa Sharon Harper, author of The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong can be Made RightTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 Stealing Chickens in Austria (It Was an Accident, I Swear) part one Looking at the Word through an Animal Lens Introduction to Part One 2 Creation (or, Using Animals Says to God, "I Don't Think You Got It Quite Right in Genesis") 3 What It Means to "Have Dominion" 4 The Prophets 5 Jesus, the Prince of Peace 6 I Think Jesus Dug Birds, Too 7 The Good Samaritan: Animals as Neighbors 8 The End and the Now 9 The Bible Tells Me So . . . part two Intersections and Bridges (The Oppression Connection) Introduction to Part Two 10 Do Animals Suffer? (And Does It Matter?) 11 The Trinity and Community: Being in Right Relationship with Animals 12 What Is a Human? 13 The Heresy of Hierarchy 14 Stewardship of Creation (or, Changing Light Bulbs Isn't Enough) 15 Can You Be a Peace-Loving Meat Eater? (Pssst, No, 'cause Using Animals Necessitates Violence) 16 Whose Bodies Matter? 17 Liberate Your Language 18 Undercover Investigations: Hell on Earth Exposed part three Now What? The Basics of Treating Animals Well Introduction to Part Three 19 Don't Eat Them 20 Don't Beat Them (or Pay People Who Do) 21 Your Animal Companions 22 PETA's Community Animal Project (and How You Can Help Animals in Your Own Community) 23 Buying Cruelty Free 24 Public Policies 25 Frequently Asked Questions Epilogue Glossary Bibliography Index
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Kregel Publications,U.S. Sermon Outlines for Funeral Services
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Tyndale House Publishers Counter Culture
Book SynopsisRevised and updated, with a new chapter on the refugee crisis.Welcome to the front lines. Everywhere we turn, battle lines are being drawntraditional marriage vs. gay marriage, pro-life vs. pro-choice, personal freedom vs. governmental protection. Seemingly overnight, culture has shifted to the point where right and wrong are no longer measured by universal truth but by popular opinion. And as difficult conversations about homosexuality, abortion, and religious liberty continue to inject themselves into our workplaces, our churches, our schools, and our homes, Christians everywhere are asking the same question: How are we supposed to respond to all this? In Counter Culture, New York Times bestselling author David Platt shows Christians how to actively take a stand on such issues as poverty, sex trafficking, marriage, abortion, racism, and religious libertyand challenges us to become passionate, unwavering voices for Christ. Drawing on compelling personal accounts fro
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Baker Publishing Group Untrustworthy – The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our
Book SynopsisChristianity Today 2023 Award of Merit (Politics & Public Life) Logos 2022 Book of the Year Award (Christianity in Culture) Which media outlets will help me be a responsible news consumer? How do I know what is true and whom I can trust? What can I do to combat all the misinformation and how it's impacting people I love? Many Americans are agonizing over questions such as these, feeling unsure and overwhelmed in today's chaotic information environment. American life and politics are suffering from a raging knowledge crisis, and the church is no exception. In Untrustworthy, Bonnie Kristian unpacks this crisis and explores ways to combat it in our own lives, families, and church communities. Drawing from her extensive experience in journalism and her training as a theologian, Kristian explores social media, political and digital culture, online paranoia, and the press itself. She explains factors that contribute to our confusion and helps Christians pay attention to how we consume content and think about truth. Finally, she provides specific ways to take action, empowering readers to avoid succumbing to or fueling the knowledge crisis.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by David FrenchIntroduction1. Naming the Crisis2. Media3. Mob4. Schemes5. Skepticism6. Emotions7. Experience8. A Practical Epistemology9. A Building Plan10. A Breath
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Spiritual Care in Practice: Case Studies in
Book SynopsisThese diverse case studies make a compelling case for the importance of effective spiritual care in healthcare and provide unprecedented insight into the essential role of the chaplain within the healthcare team. Presented alongside critical reflections and responses from professionals within chaplaincy, psychology, psychiatry and nursing, they provide an honest and detailed look into how healthcare chaplains actually work with the people in their care and reveal the vital role of narrative and imagination in effective transformative practice. From a 16-year-old with a belief that God would enable a miraculous recovery from paralysis, to an African man with a history of psychosis and depression whose cultural belief in witches complicated his treatment, to a dying Jewish man, aggressive and isolated due to his traumatic life experiences, each case includes insight into the patient's needs and chaplain's perspectives, discussion of spiritual assessments and spiritual care interventions, and accounts of significant encounters and dialogues. The nine paediatric, psychiatric and palliative case studies and reflections in this ground-breaking book will enable chaplains to critically reflect on the spiritual care they provide and communicate their work more effectively, help healthcare professionals develop a clearer understanding of the care chaplains deliver, and provide an informed perspective for those who develop policy around spiritual care and need to make the case for chaplaincy services.Trade ReviewFitchett and Nolan, along with the writers of these cases, have provided us with a long-missing resource essential to the further integration of spiritual care and professional chaplaincy into healthcare. These cases should become fundamental to every chaplain's training and every interdisciplinary team's discussion about spiritual care. Swinton's Afterword sets the context brilliantly and probably should be read first. Kudos all around! -- The Rev. George Handzo, BCC, Director of Health Services Research & Quality, HealthCare Chaplaincy NetworkThis ground-breaking book will enable healthcare chaplains to critically reflect on the care they provide and communicate their work more effectively. It will be a valuable tool for educating new chaplains, for continuing education for experienced chaplains, and for students of practical theology, as well as for others working in healthcare. -- Harold G. Koenig, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Director of the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North CarolinaThis book is intended to be a learning piece and a conversation starter for the chaplaincy profession but it is also of interest to all those interested in the provision of spiritual care in a health care setting. Chaplains often work in small departments isolated from the support and supervision afforded to other healthcare professionals; books such as this can provide a valuable learning experience and enable chaplains to reflect on their own practice and how they might have handled the situations described in the case studies. -- Emily Wood * Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, Issue 4.1 (June) 2016 *It breaks new ground in illustrating the educative role of case studies in the training and continuing education of healthcare chaplains and in demonstrating the nature and value of healthcare chaplaincy services to clinicians and healthcare payers. The external reviews of the chaplains' work with their individual patients are particularly useful, typically illustrating deficits and concerns that the participating chaplains may not otherwise have considered - relevant research is cited, emerging theoretical perspectives and theological implications considered and with good cross-referencing to other disciplines.It provides a valuable learning resource for healthcare chaplains to employ in reflecting on their own practice and to consider how they themselves might have handled the cases described....I can certainly recommend this book as important reading for all healthcare chaplains and to those clinical and managerial colleagues who wish to increase their understanding of the modern healthcare chaplain's role. -- Andrew Miles MSc MPhil PhD DSc * European Journal for Person Centered Healthcare *Table of ContentsForeword. Christina M. Puchalski, MD, Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University School of Medicine, and Founder and Director of The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health. Introduction. George Fitchett, DMin, PhD, Professor and Director of Research, Department of Religion, Health and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. Part 1. Paediatric Case Studies. Steve Nolan, PhD, Chaplain, Princess Alice Hospice, Esher, UK. 1.1. “God tells the doctors to pick the right medicine” – LeeAnn, a 12 year old girl with cystic fibrosis. Daniel H. Grossoehme, DMin, BCC, Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Division of Pulmonary Medicine), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. 1.2. “I can tell you this, but not everyone understands” – Erica, a mother of a two year old girl with cancer. Alice A. Hildebrand, MDiv, BCC, Women's and Children's Service Line Chaplain at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital of Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine. 1.3. “Why did God do this to me?” – Angela, a 17 year old girl with spinal injury. Katherine M. Piderman, PhD, BCC, Staff Chaplain, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. 1.4. Critical Response to Paediatric Case Studies – A Chaplain's Perspective. Alister W. Bull, BD, Dip Min, MTh, PhD, Secretary to the Mission and Discipleship Council, Church of Scotland, previously NHS Healthcare Chaplain, Yorkhill Children's Hospital, Glasgow and Lead Chaplain, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, UK. 1.5. Critical Response to Paediatric Case Studies – A Psychologist's Perspective. Sian Cotton, PhD, health psychologist and Director, Center for Integrative Health and Wellness and UC Health Integrative Medicine, University of Cincinnati. Part 2. Psychiatric Case Studies. Steve Nolan. 2.1. “I am frightened to close my eyes at night in case the witch comes to me in my sleep” – Yesuto, an African man in his early thirties troubled by his belief in witchcraft. Rosie Andrious-Ratcliffe, PhD, Trust Chaplain and Mental Health Lead, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK. 2.2. “I tried to kill myself. Will God keep me apart from the person I love in the life-after?” – June, a 78 year old woman who attempted suicide. Chris Swift, PhD, Head of Chaplaincy Services, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Visiting Research Fellow, University of Leeds, UK. 2.3. “My family wants me to see a priest. It can't hurt, right?” – Nate, a 20 year old man and his sexual identity. Angelika A. Zollfrank, BCC, ACPE, Clinical Pastoral Educator, Massachusetts General Hospital. 2.4. Critical Response to Psychiatric Case Studies – A Chaplain's Perspective. Graeme D. Gibbons, DMin, BA, BD, Grad Dip Psych, Ordained Minister, Uniting Church, Australia, and accredited Clinical Pastoral Educator by the Association of Supervised Pastoral Education, Australia. 2.5. Critical Response to Psychiatric Case Studies – A Psychiatrist's Perspective. Warren Kinghorn, MD, ThD, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Pastoral and Moral Theology, Duke University Medical Center and Duke Divinity School. Part 3. Palliative Case Studies. Steve Nolan. 3.1. “I need to do the right thing for him” – Andrew, a Canadian Veteran at the end of his life, and his daughter Lee. Jim Huth, PhD, Spiritual Care Provider, Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, Toronto, Canada, and Wes Roberts, MTS, BRE, Chaplain, Sunnybrook Veterans Center, Toronto, Canada. 3.2. “What can you do for me?” – David, a mid-60s Jewish man with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Nina Redl, BCC, Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska. 3.3. “Tell her that it's OK to release her spirit” – Maria, a Native American woman, grieving the loss of her dying mother. Richard C. Weyls, MDiv, STL, BCC, Staff Chaplain, Paaliative Care Consult Team, Swedish Health Systems, Washington. 3.4. Critical Response to Palliative Case Studies – A Chaplain's Perspective. David Mitchell, BD, Dip P Theo, MSc, PG Cert, TLHE, Programme Leader, Postgraduate Education in Healthcare Chaplaincy, University of Glasgow, UK. 3.6. Critical Response to Psychiatric Case Studies – A Nurse's Perspective. Barbara Pesut, PhD, RN, Canada Research Chair in Health, Ethics and Diversity, and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Okanagan. Part 4. Ethical Issues in Chaplaincy Case Study. David B. McCurdy, DMin, BCC, adjunct faculty member in Religious Studies, Elmhurst College, and previously Senior Ethics Consultant and Director of Organizational Ethics, Advocate Health Care. Afterword. John Swinton, PhD, BD, RNM, RNHD, Professor, Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, School of Divinity, Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of Aberdeen, UK.
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Zondervan The Myth of a Christian Nation
Book SynopsisArguing from Scripture and history, Dr. Boyd makes a compelling case that whenever the church gets too close to any political or national ideology, it is disastrous for the church and harmful to society.
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The Good Book Company Gospel Centred Preaching: Becoming the preacher
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Church House Publishing Childrens Spirituality
Book SynopsisThis concise guide is an ideal introduction to the increasingly popular topic of children''s spirituality. Mixing theory with tips on ''good practice'', leading expert Rebecca Nye shows how choices made in churches and homes can stimulate or stifle a child''s spiritual development, exploring: Childhood as a natural source of spirituality Ways to help children value and express their spirituality The role of Christian nurture and worship in early spiritual development Trade Review'A brilliant mix of thought provoking theology and challenging practical applications. It has changed how I see children and church.' -- Ben Mizen, Youth and Children’s Work Adviser, Diocese of Portsmouth'A powerful reaffirmation and exploration of the importance of childhood spirituality for the ministry and mission of the church, which will be welcomed by all working in this field.' -- Alister McGrath
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Evidence-Based Healthcare Chaplaincy: A Research
Book SynopsisResearch literacy is now a requirement for Board-Certified chaplains in the US and a growing field in the UK. This reader gives an overview and introduction to the field of healthcare chaplaincy research. The 21 carefully chosen articles in this book illustrate techniques critical to chaplaincy research: case studies; qualitative research; cross-sectional and longitudinal quantitative research, and randomized clinical trials. The selected articles also address wide-ranging topics in chaplaincy research for a comprehensive overview of the field.To help readers engage with the research, each article includes a discussion guide highlighting crucial content, as well as important background information and implications for further research. This book is the perfect primary text for healthcare chaplaincy research courses, bringing together key articles from peer-reviewed journals in one student-friendly format.Table of ContentsSection I. Healthcare Chaplains: Where They Work & What They Do .1. The Provision of Hospital Chaplaincy in the United States: A National Overview (2008). Wendy Cadge, Department of Sociology, Brandeis University, Jeremy Freese, Department of Sociology, Northwestern University and Nicholas A. Christakis, Department of Health Care Policy, Harvard Medical School. 2. "He Needs to Talk!": A Chaplain's Case Study of Nonreligious Spiritual Care (2016). Steve Nolan, Princess Alice Hospice; University of Winchester. 3. What do I do? Developing a taxonomy of chaplaincy activities and interventions for spiritual care in intensive care unit palliative care (2015). Kevin Massey, Advocate Health Care, Marilyn JD Barnes, Dana Villines, Julie D Goldstein, Anna Lee Hisey Pierson, Cheryl Scherer, Betty Vander Laan and Wm Thomas Summerfelt. 4. Communicating Chaplains' Care: Narrative Documentation in a Neuroscience-Spine Intensive Care Unit (2016). Rebecca Johnson, Buehler Center On Aging, Health & Society, Northwestern University, M. Jeanne Wirpsa, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Lara Boyken, Buehler Center On Aging, Health & Society, Northwestern University, Matthew Sakumoto, Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine, George Handzo, Healthcare Chaplaincy Network, Abel Kho, Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine and Linda Emanuel, Buehler Center On Aging, Health & Society. 5. Determining best methods to screen for religious/spiritual distress (2017). Stephen D. W. King, Chaplaincy, Child Life, & Clinical Patient Navigators, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, George Fitchett and Patricia E. Murphy, Department of Religion, Health & Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Kenneth I. Pargament, Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State University, David A. Harrison, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine and Elizabeth Trice Loggers, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. 6.The spiritual distress assessment tool: an instrument to assess spiritual distress in hospitalised elderly persons (2010). Stefanie M Monod, Service of Geriatric Medicine & Geriatric Rehabilitation, University of Lausanne Medical Center, Etienne Rochat, Service of Geriatric Medicine & Geriatric Rehabilitation and Chaplaincy Service, University of Lausanne Medical Center, Christophe J Büla, Service of Geriatric Medicine & Geriatric Rehabilitation, University of Lausanne Medical Center, Guy Jobin, Faculty of Theology and Religious Sciences, University of Laval, Estelle Martin, Service of Geriatric Medicine & Geriatric Rehabilitation, University of Lausanne Medical Center and Brenda Spencer, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (IUMSP), University Hospital Center and University of Lausanne. Section II Patient/Family Spiritual Needs & Spiritual Care Interest. 7. The Spiritual and Theological Challenges of Stillbirth for Bereaved Parents (2017). Daniel Nuzum, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Cork, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Sarah Meaney, National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre, University College Cork and Keelin O'Donoghue, Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research (INFANT), Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Cork, Cork University Maternity Hospital. 8. Identifying Religious and/or Spiritual Perspectives of Adolescents and Young Adults Receiving Blood and Marrow Transplants: A Prospective Qualitative Study (2014). Judith R. Ragsdale, Mary Ann Hegner, Mark Mueller and Stella Davies, Cincinnati Children's Hospital. 9. Adolescents' Spirituality and Cystic Fibrosis Airway Clearance Treatment Adherence: Examining Mediators (2016). Daniel H. Grossoehme. Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Rhonda D. Szczesniak, Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Division Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Sylvie Mrug, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Sophia M. Dimitriou, Alec Marshall and Gary L. McPhail, Division of Pulmonary Medicine.10. Hospital Chaplains: Through the Eyes of Parents of Hospitalized Children (2017). Pamela K. Donohue, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Matt Norvell, Department of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Renee D. Boss, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Berman Institute of Bioethics, Jennifer Shepard, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Karen Frank, Department of Acute and Chronic Care, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Christina Patron, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Thomas Y. Crowe, Department of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy, Johns Hopkins Hospital. 11. Service user views of spiritual and pastoral care (chaplaincy) in NHS mental health services: a co-produced constructivist grounded theory investigation (2016). Julian Raffay, Spiritual and Pastoral Care, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Emily Wood and Andrew Todd, Cardiff Centre of Chaplaincy Studies, St Michael's College.12. Cultural differences in spiritual care: findings of an Israeli oncologic questionnaire examining patient interest in spiritual care (2014). Michael Schultz, Division of Oncology, Rambam-Health Care Campus, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Doron Lulav-Grinwald, Division of Oncology, Rambam-Health Care Campus, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and Gil Bar-Sela, Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. 13. The Frequency and Correlates of Spiritual Distress Among Patients With Advanced Cancer Admitted to an Acute Palliative Care Unit (2011). David Hui, Maxine de la Cruz, Steve Thorney, Henrique A. Parsons, Marvin Delgado-Guay, and Eduardo Bruera, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Section III. Chaplaincy Interventions & Their Impact. 14. Relationship Between Chaplain Visits and Patient Satisfaction (2015). Deborah B. Marin and Vanshdeep Sharma, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sina, Eugene Sosunov, Office for Excellence in Patient Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, Natalia Egorova, Department of Health Evidence and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Rafael Goldstein, Department of Spiritual Care and Education, Mount Sinai Hospital and George F. Handzo, HealthCare Chaplaincy, New York. 15. The association of spiritual care providers' activities with family members' satisfaction with care after a death in the ICU (2014). Jeffrey R. Johnson, Ruth A. Engelberg, Elizabeth L. Nielsen and Erin K. Kross, Harborview Medical Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Nicholas L. Smith, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center and Group Health Research Institute, Julie C. Hanada and Sean K Doll O'Mahoney, Department of Spiritual Care, Harborview Medical Center and J. Randall Curtis, Harborview Medical Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington.16. The Effect of Pastoral Care Services on Anxiety, Depression, Hope, Religious Coping, and Religious Problem Solving Styles: A Randomized Controlled Study (2008). Paul S. Bay, Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education, Clarian Health Partners, Daniel Beckman, CORVAS Cardiothoracic & Vascular Solutions, Clarian Health Partners, James Trippi, The Care Group, Clarian Health Partners, Richard Gunderman, School of Medicine, Indiana University and Colin Terry, Methodist Research Institute, Clarian Health Partners. 17. A Novel Picture Guide to Improve Spiritual Care and Reduce Anxiety in Mechanically Ventilated Adults in the Intensive Care Unit (2016). Joel N. Berning, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Pastoral Care and Education Department, Armeen D. Poor, Sarah M. Buckley and Komal R. Patel, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Columbia University, David J. Lederer, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Columbia University and Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Nathan E. Goldstein, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Center, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Daniel Brodie and Matthew R. Baldwin, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Columbia University. 18. The impact of a spiritual legacy intervention in patients with brain cancers and other neurologic illnesses and their support persons (2017). Katherine M. Piderman, Chaplain Services, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Carmen Radecki Breitkopf, Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Sarah M. Jenkins, Biostatistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Maria I. Lapid, Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Gracia M. Kwete, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Terin T. Sytsma, Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Laura A. Lovejoy, Chaplain Services, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Timothy J. Yoder, Chaplain Services, Mayo Clinic Rochester and Aminah Jatoi, Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic Rochester. 19. What Impact Do Chaplains Have? A Pilot Study of Spiritual AIM for Advanced Cancer Patients in Outpatient Palliative Care (2017). Allison Kestenbaum, Doris A. Howell Palliative Care Service, University of California, The Rev. Michele Shields, Spiritual Care Department, University of California San Francisco Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Jennifer James, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, The Rev. Will Hocker, Spiritual Care Department, University of California San Francisco Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Stefana Morgan, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, Shweta Karve, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Michael W. Rabow, Department of Medicine, University of California and Laura B. Dunn, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University. 20. Patient Reported Outcome Measure of Spiritual Care as Delivered by Chaplains (2017). Austyn Snowden, School Of Health And Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University and Iain Telfer, The Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh. 21. A national study of chaplaincy services and end-of-life outcomes (2012). Kevin J Flannelly, The Spears Research Institute, HealthCare Chaplaincy, Linda L Emanuel, Buehler Center on Aging, Health & Society, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, George F Handzo, HealthCare Chaplaincy, Kathleen Galek, The Spears Research Institute, HealthCare Chaplaincy, Nava R Silton, Department of Psychology, Marymount Manhattan College and Melissa Carlson, Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
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Crossway Books The Preachers Catechism
Book SynopsisThis book offers nourishment to the busy, weary pastor in the thick of ministry, with brief chapters that combine a question-and-answer format reflecting historical catechisms with content concerned with the pastor's personal spiritual health.
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SPCK - Kregel Sermon Outlines on the Life of Christ
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Baker Publishing Group Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered –
Book Synopsis2022 Martin Institute/Dallas Willard Center Book Award Finalist Most books on spiritual formation focus on the individual. But spiritual formation is at the heart of the church's whole purpose for existence. It must be a central task for the church to carry out Christ's mission in the world. This book offers an introduction to spiritual formation set squarely in the local church. The first edition has been well received and widely used as a textbook. The second edition has been updated throughout, incorporates findings from positive psychology, and reflects an Augustinian formation perspective. Foreword by Dallas Willard.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Dallas Willard1. Formation through the Ordinary: The Pathway to Flourishing in Christ2. Curriculum for Christlikeness: Imitation of Christ as the Means and Glorious End of Formation3. Receiving: Formation of the Heart by Grace for the Broken and Thirsty4. Remembering: Remembering What God Sings over You5. Responding: Love and Service to God and Others 6. Relating: Spiritually Enriching Relationships of Love and Service 7. High-Impact Practices: Proven Community Practices That Foster FormationAppendix: Assessment QuestionsIndexes
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Faithlife Corporation Stewards of the Earth
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Zondervan Bible Doctrine Workbook
Book SynopsisThis WORKBOOK accompanies Wayne Grudem's bestselling Bible Doctrine and features student-friendly review material and exercises.
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BroadStreet Publishing The Christian Left
Book SynopsisThe church has been invaded. The Christian Left unveils how liberal thought has entered America's sanctuaries, exchanging the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for the trinity of diversity, acceptance, and social justice. This in-depth look at church history, world politics, and pop culture masterfully exposes the rise and agenda of the Christian Left. Readers will learn how to: - identify and refute the lies of the Christian Left; - uncover the meaning of love as Jesus defined it; - navigate controversial subjects such as abortion, gender identity, and the doctrine of hell; - gain confidence in upholding biblical values; - come face-to-face with the person of Jesus, who is neither left nor right but the embodiment of truth and grace. Join Lucas Miles as he shows you how to minister to those around you with love and compassion in order to elevate God's truth, justice, and wisdom.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Dementia-Friendly Worship: A Multifaith Handbook
Book SynopsisReligious faith is a powerful source of comfort and support for individuals and families facing dementia. Many faith leaders need help in adapting their ministries to address the worship/spiritual needs of this group. A product of Faith United Against Alzheimer's, this handbook by 45 different authors represents diverse faith traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Native American. It provides practical help in developing services and creating dementia friendly faith communities. It gives an understanding of the cognitive, communicative and physical abilities of people with dementia and shows what chaplains, clergy and lay persons can do to engage them through worship. Included are several articles by persons living with dementia.Trade ReviewWe believe Dementia-Friendly Worship is fulfilled within the Great Commission; Matthew 28: 18-20. The love of God has no boundaries or limitations, and this provides our places of worship opportunities to lead with empathy while building a more inclusive, compassionate and loving community, ultimately transforming the lives of members with dementia and their families.Even if expressive ability is imperiled, Dementia-Friendly Worship provides opportunities to experience a form of worship that encourages participation and engagement through creative and spirit-filled moments during worship. This form of worship allows communities, family members and those affected with dementia the opportunity to share the wonders of God's love together. -- Rev. Dr. Tony J. Craddock, Sr., Associate Minister & Stephanie M. Craddock, Small Groups Director & Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator, First Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dumfries, VirginiaMy own experience in dementia ministry resonates with every section of this book. It provides theological foundations for dementia-friendly worship. It is filled with specific steps to be followed in creating dementia-friendly faith communities. Faith communities are uniquely positioned to move to the leading edge of addressing this major need of society. In this book the reader will be equipped with the understanding and practical tools needed to start the life-giving, hope-filled journey of creating dementia-friendly worship and dementia-friendly faith communities. I have seen how this experience can revitalize an entire congregation and for that reason I welcome this book as a key resource for all faith communities. -- Bishop Lawson Bryan, South Georgia Conference, United Methodist ChurchDementia-Friendly Worship provides a valuable, practical and spiritually uplifting resource for clergy of all faiths who seek meaningful ways to minister to this ever-expanding community. The personal reflections, as well as the examples of worship services from various venues, allow clergy to see and hear the voices and souls of those we care for. -- Rabbi Richard F. Address, D.Min, Director, Jewish Sacred Aging®"Dynamic, comprehensive, practical" are three words to describe Dementia-Friendly Worship. Too often people living with dementia are not invited nor involved in worship mainly because worship leaders do not know how to communicate with them. Dementia-Friendly Worship presents ideas and concepts from many faith perspectives that can be used to enhance worship in this population. Worship is not just for the lucid and healthy, but for all people which includes persons living with dementia. Thank you to Lynda Everman and Don Wendorf for putting together a book that will become a classic in the field of dementia care. -- Rich Behers, DMin., BCC, CFHPC, Spiritual Care Program Manager, CPE Supervisor, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.My beloved mother, Rebecca, died not that long ago. She had suffered the impact of Alzheimer's for 20 years. As her eldest child I struggled with how to accompany her on this cruel journey. With my siblings I experienced that first death when we had to let go of who our mother had been and accept who she became with Alzheimer's. We eventually settled in to years of learning and caring for her, while also receiving so much from her resistance to allowing her illness to erase her faith. She loved to hear the Psalms. She would close her eyes and become peaceful when I would say to her that I was going to pray for her. To her last days of life, she would hum her favorite songs of faith at daybreak. It took me too long to realize that the faith within her was sustaining her and needed nurturing. How I wish this book had been written earlier. I am deeply grateful, though, that it will bless those who live with and care for those afflicted by dementia and Alzheimer's until it is eradicated. -- Bishop Minerva Garza Carcaño, Resident Bishop, San Francisco Area, The United Methodist ChurchSince 2017, when Lynda Everman shared her vision for this book with me, I have been eagerly waiting to hold it, read it and use it. Dementia-Friendly Worship arrived and page after page filled my heart and mind. In the spirit of Dementia Friends' commitment to transform how we think, act and talk about dementia, this book adds how we engage spiritually with those living with dementia. More than a book, Dementia-Friendly Worship is a veritable library, each chapter a volume written by dedicated and knowledgeable scholars and spiritual leaders who live and serve in close proximity to the realities of dementia. They bless us with their perspectives, ideas, experiences and tools that will help spiritual leaders invite persons living with dementia to draw near to God, even as we enter their holy space. Above all, the authors collectively remind us again and again the affirmations we share across all faith traditions: God is with us and loves us; do not fear; love one another; uphold each other's humanity and come before God's presence together. For months I have been telling my circle of parish pastors, chaplains and spiritual directors, "Dementia-Friendly Worship is coming....it's coming." I'm delighted now to tell them, "It's here!" -- Cynthia L. Ray, M.Div., Executive Director, PAHSA: Presbyterian Association of Homes & Services for the AgingTable of ContentsForeword by Virginia Biggar, Executive Director, Faith, Patient & Caregiver Initiatives, UsAgainstAlzheimer's, USA. Editor's Reflections. INTRODUCTION TO DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY WORSHIP. I. Introduction: Souls Shine Forth. Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN, Elder (Presbyterian Church, USA). II. Worship Adaptations. Rev. Linn Possell, (The United Church of Christ, FL, USA). III. Continuing to Hear the Voice: A Reflection. Rabbi Cary Kozberg, MAHL, DD, (Jewish, USA). VOICES OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA. Editor's Note. IV. From Death to Life: My Alzheimer's Journey. Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel, (Presbyterian Church, USA). V. Adventures of a Substitute Preacher with Alzheimer's. Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel. VI. Rocks in My Head. Greg O'Brien (Roman Catholic, USA). VII. Anchor Me. Truthful Loving Kindness (Noahide, USA). VIII. Me Fe Nos Sostiene (My Faith Sustains Us). Daisy Duarte (Nondenominational Christian, USA). IX. Be Not Afraid. James L. Gulley, MA (Roman Catholic, USA). WORSHIP SERVICES. 1. The Personhood of the Clergy. 1.1. Be Open, Be Humble, Be Adaptable, and Definitely Laugh! Rev. Theresa Brion, Chaplain, Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, Falls Church (Episcopal, VA, USA). 1.2. Being with Alzheimer's. Rev. Tim Langdell. Ecumenical Catholic Priest & Zen Buddhist Priest, USA. 1.3. Living Kindness, Latin Prayers, Chewed Hearing Aids and the Nature of Impermanence. Chaplain Gillian Renault (Buddhist). 2. Conducting Services in Care Communities. 2.1. Nurturing the Spirit Through Worship. Rev. Kathy Fogg Berry, Chaplain, Westminster Canterbury, Interdenominational Christian, VA, USA. 2.2. Worship With Rather than For. Ret. Bishop Kenneth L. Carfer, United Methodist, USA and Norma Smith Sessions, American Baptist, USA. 2.3 Things Remembered. Chaplain Drew DeCrease, Chaplain, Redstone@Home Hospice, Roman Catholic Deacon, USA. 2.4. Worship Brainstorming. Robin Dill, United Methodist, USA. 2.5. Devotions in Respite Care Settings. Robin Dill. 2.6. That All May Worship: Creative Worship for Persons with Dementia. Rev. David J. Fetterman, United Methodist, USA, and Rec. Dr. Richard L. Morgan, Presbyterian Church, USA. 2.7. Sensing the Sacred: A Small Group Worship Experience for Those with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias. Rev. Nancy Gordon, Lutheran, USA. 2.8. A Layperson's Guide to Improvised Worship: Finding Spiritual Expression Through Intentional Connections. Elizabeth R. Reinert, MEd, Interdenominational Christian, USA. 2.9. Familia Hymns, Prayers, and Scriptures to Use in a Small Group Setting for Memory Impaired Adults. Elizabeth R. Reinert. 2.10. Thank You, Lord, For My Right Mind. Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, Christian, USA. 2.11. Spiritual Metamorphosis. Tryn Rose Seley, Christian, New Church, USA. 2.12. Making God 'Real': Using the Senses to Experience Scripture. Dr. Jane Marie Thibault, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, USA. 3. Ministering to Specific Faith Communities. 3.1. The Sacred Circle of Life: Native Americans and Dementia. Rev. Cynthia J. Abrams, Former Executive Director of the Native American United Methodist Center, Washington DC, USA. 3.2. Shabbat Services for Residents with Dementia at Miami Jewish Heath. Rabbi Israel de la Piedra, Director of Spiritual Care, Miami Health, FL, USA. 3.3. A Buddhist Approach to Connecting with CARE. Rec. Allison Draper, Zen Buddhist, USA, and Rev. Dr. Grace Schireson, Zen Buddhist, USA. 3.4. Memory Care and Shabbat. Dr Andrea (Yonina) Foster, Jewish, USA. 3.5. Seeing the Spirit Through Dementia: A Sikh Dharma Perspective. Amar Atma Singh Kalsa, Dharma Sing Khalsa, MD, Ek Ong Kaar Kaur Khalsa, Kirti Kaur Khalsa, Sarb Nam Kaur Khalsa, Sarb Sarang Kaur Khalsa, Sikh Dharma Int'l Ministers. 4. Conducting Congregational Services. 4.1. Dementia-Friendly Congregational Worship. Rev. Karen S. Dumey, Presbyterian Church, USA. 4.2. African Americans' 'Old Timer's Day'. Pastor Bobby Fields, Jr., Baptist, USA. 4.3. Walking with Individuals with Dementia and their Families: An Interfaith Service. Rev. Dr. James W. Ellor, Presbyterian Church, USA. 5. Praying and Prayers. 5.1. Prayers of Loving Kindness and Compassion from Buddhism. Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle, Buddhist, USA. 5.2. The Lord Be With You! Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel. 5.3. Prayer for a Fellow Soldier. Rev. Bob Inkenbrandt, Nondenominational Christian, USA. 5.4. A Prayer for Forgotten Souls. Chaplain Maria Khani, Muslim, USA. 5.5. The Intimate Touch of Meditative Prayer. Carlen Maddux, Presbyterian Church, USA. 5.6. Prayer in a Jewish Long-Term Care Facility. Rabbi James R. Michaels, DMin, BBC, Jewish, USA. 5.7. The Ministry of 'Dedicated Suffering': Mutual Spiritual Practice with Persons with Dementia, Dr. Jane Marie Thibault, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, USA. BEYOND WORSHIP: DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY FAITH COMMUNITIES. I. A Church-wide Response. Kathy Fogg Berry. II. The Dementia-Friendly Church. Rev. Dr. William Randolph, United Methodist, UUMC, USA. III. Moving Beyond Name Tags. Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel. BENEDICTION. I. That Which Endures. Ret. Bishop Kenenth L. Carder, SC, USA.
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Baker Publishing Group Diary of a Pastor`s Soul – The Holy Moments in a
Book SynopsisChristianity Today 2021 Award of Merit (The Church/Pastoral Leadership) Diary of a Pastor's Soul tells the story of a fictionalized pastor, embarking on his final year before retirement, who reflects on the experiences and relationships that have formed his vocation and shaped his soul over a lifetime of pastoral ministry. Drawing on his own experiences, seasoned pastor Craig Barnes invites readers to embrace the life lessons of a pastor who has been formed by his failures and his fleeting moments of glory, but most of all by discovering the holy in the routine but often quirky duties of being a parish pastor. Through 52 weekly thematic entries, Barnes presents spirituality in narrative form through a collection of interwoven stories about learning to love others with curiosity, amazement, vulnerability, and most of all gratitude for the grace found in flawed lives. Barnes's fictionalized diary approach creatively shows how the pastoral vocation forms mind, heart, and soul, helping pastors make sense of their own calling. With unvarnished honesty, this book eloquently illustrates a lifetime of ministry, revealing how "the Holy haunts the landscape of life."Table of ContentsContentsPrologue by the DiaristJulyWeek One: Writing the Faith in StoneWeek Two: A Faithfully Anonymous PastorWeek Three: The Pastor's Wife and the MustangWeek Four: Pastoral Care as Déjà VuAugustWeek One: Saying "I Love You"Week Two: A Sunday with the New York TimesWeek Three: In-Laws and the Priest ThingWeek Four: The Blessing of Old FaithSeptemberWeek One: Pastor, Not FriendWeek Two: Beth, Our New Financial PlannerWeek Three: Letting Go of Mac the CustodianWeek Four: Pastoral Lessons from My SheepdogOctoberWeek One: Falling from IllusionsWeek Two: The Pastor's HomeWeek Three: The Grace of Being OrdinaryWeek Four: The StudyWeek Five: "It Hurt My Feelings"NovemberWeek One: The Sin I Can't ForgiveWeek Two: Finding Gravitas When You're YoungWeek Three: The Pastor on the Doctor's TableWeek Four: The Pastor's PastorWeek Five: Humility to the EndDecemberWeek One: Our Faith and My FaithWeek Two: Frantically Preparing for the Prince of PeaceWeek Three: A Young Pastor in Deep WatersWeek Four: A Wedding for the NonbelieverChristmas Eve: Being Joseph in the PageantJanuaryWeek One: The Long, Gray Days of MinistryWeek Two: The Obituary WriterWeek Three: The Pastoral Search CommitteeWeek Four Announcing the Retirement 000Week Five: Listening to a FriendFebruaryWeek One: Making Sense of a Pastor's CancerWeek Two: A Wintry Funeral for Young TeddyWeek Three: The Blessed Church LadyWeek Four: Taking the Heat for GodMarchWeek One: The Weary PartisanWeek Two: I Was Done with WordsWeek Three: The Redemption of Early MistakesWeek Four: The Loss of Saturday NightsWeek Five: Call Finds a WayAprilWeek One: Struggling to Say "Behold"Week Two: The Real Problem with Being VisibleWeek Three: Hard Lessons on FlannelgraphWeek Four: Finally Loving EasterMayWeek One: The Beloved Horse's AssWeek Two: Getting It Wrong with Race and GenderWeek Three: The Adored Director of MusicWeek Four: You're Dead RightWeek Five: Dad, Not PastorJuneWeek One: Seeking the HolyWeek Two: When I Can No Longer Blame WorkWeek Three: Still Holding Back Part of MeWeek Four: The Last SurpriseEpilogue
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Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Fields of Joy
Book SynopsisWe were made for joy. And yet, true and lasting happiness is sometimes harder to hold on to than it seems. From bestselling author and creator of GraceLaced, with 58 pieces of art, comes a book combining Scripture and short meditations to inspire you to rejoice in all things.
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Thomas Nelson Counseling
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Baker Publishing Group Buried Seeds – Learning from the Vibrant
Book SynopsisNamed One of Fifteen Important Theology Books of 2022, Englewood Review of Books This book demonstrates how two overlooked ministry models--base ecclesial communities of the Global South in the late twentieth century and hush harbors of the US antebellum South--offer proven strategies for the twenty-first-century church and contemporary social movements. These ministry models provide insight into the creation and sustenance of vital Christian community, particularly for those seeking indigenous culturally-rooted models, and show how to integrate vibrant Christ-centered faith and mission with world-changing social justice and political action. The book includes on-the-ground stories from multiethnic communities, a foreword by Robert Chao Romero, and an afterword by Willie James Jennings.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Robert Chao Romero Introduction: Longing for More1. Base Ecclesial Communities: The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor2. Hush Harbors: The Invisible Black Prophetic Church3. Kinship: Familia en Comunión4. Leader-full: Participación5. Consciousness: Conscientización and el Mensaje de Liberación6. Spirit-uality: Sanidad and la Teología de las Abuelas7. Faith-full Organizing: Alma y Fermenta de la Sociedad8. Catch the Fire: An Integrated Vision for the Twenty-First CenturyLa Fuente Ministries by Marcos CanalesMission House Church by Anthony SmithAfterword by Willie James JenningsReferencesIndex
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Catholic Answers Persuasive Pro Life, 2nd Ed: How to Talk about
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Cascade Books Into the Mess and Other Jesus Stories
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Memorable Loss: A Story of Friendship in the Face
Book SynopsisDementia is experienced in different forms, in different ways and is coped with differently by different people, but with nearly 10 million new cases every year, it is something many people face. It’s tough on those with the disease, but it is also incredibly hard for the loved ones around them. Karen Martin’s story about her friend Kathleen, however, is overwhelmingly one of love and persistence. Despite their nearly half–century age difference, their commonality drew them to each other, and their genuine friendship uplifted them both. Charting the story from pre–diagnosis to Kathleen’s eventual passing, this moving tale highlights the difficulties and joys of facing dementia, through the lens of friendship. Trade ReviewAre we more than our memories? Karen Martin shares her journey to focus on a person, not a disease; a loved one living with memory loss, not a dementia victim; and a friend’s present and future, not just her fading memories. This book will be a fount of wisdom for anyone who cares for a friend with dementia. -- Dave Deuel (Senior Research Fellow, the International Disability Center; Catalyst for Disability Concerns, the Lausanne Movement; co–author, ‘Disability in Mission: The Church’s Hidden Treasure’)This book is poignant, insightful and hopeful. It will equip and edify in equal measure. -- Sam Allberry (Immanuel Church Nashville; author, ‘What God Has To Say About Our Bodies’)… I couldn’t help thinking as I read that what Karen and Kathleen experienced was a gift from God to them both but also to all who can eavesdrop through Karen’s account. … a profound meditation on memory and personhood, human identity and Christian discipleship. I’m delighted to see that this book has finally made it into print. -- Mark Meynell (European Associate Director, Langham Preaching, London)
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Zondervan Rethinking Life
Book SynopsisDrawing on Scripture, church history, and his own story, Shane Claiborne explores how a passion for social justice issues surrounding life and death--such as war, gun ownership, the death penalty, racial injustice, abortion, poverty, and the environment--intersects with our faith as we advocate for life in its totality.Many of us wonder how to think about and act on issues of life and death beyond abortion and the death penalty--yet the heated debates in our churches and the confusion of our own hearts sometimes feel overwhelming. What does a balanced, Christian view of what it means to be pro-life really look like?Combining stories, theological reflection, and a little wit with a Southern accent, activist Shane Claiborne explores the battle between life and death that goes back to the Garden of Eden. Shane draws on his childhood growing up in the Bible Belt, his own change of perspective on how to advocate for life, and his years of working on behalf Trade ReviewA calm but passionate defense of human life at every stage. Shane Claiborne reminds us that to be pro-life means to be pro all lives, not just pro some lives, from the innocent unborn child in the womb to the guilty inmate languishing on death row. Every life is sacred. James Martin, SJ, author, Learning to Pray: A Guide for EveryoneAt a time of deep divisions, when religious faith is too often reduced to a marker of political allegiance and lines are too quickly drawn between friend and foe, Shane Claiborne offers a voice of resistance. Drawing on biblical teaching and church history, Claiborne invites readers to grapple with difficult issues with honesty, compassion, and courage. Rethinking Life is not just a book for progressive Christians but is for all Christians who seek to discern how to live faithfully in troubled times. This challenging, clear-eyed, and hope-filled book is a gift to the American church. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author, New York Times bestseller Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a NationGreat truth is invariably simple, but not at all simplistic. It builds right on top of the very basics. Thus we have to forever relearn the basics--real well! Shane Claiborne does this almost naturally. Fr. Richard Rohr, Center for Action and Contemplation, AlbuquerqueHere is a book that courageously and effectively tackles several difficult issues around the ethics of life for those who wish to follow Jesus of Nazareth. Whether it is abortion, capital punishment, eugenics, war, or the historic culpability of the church, Shane Claiborne avoids oversimplification in any direction by focusing on the human element, offering provocative questions for both individuals and small groups to chew on. Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; author, Love Is the Way and The Power of LoveI resonate with this book in the marrow of my bones! In Rethinking Life, Shane Claiborne shows us what a genuine pro-life theology, ethic, and practice demands of us and looks like in practice. Authentic Christianity has always been robustly pro-life, but it must be more than a politicized slogan selectively and narrowly applied. In Rethinking Life, Claiborne's thinking is as keen as his heart is compassionate. And best of all, Jesus shines through on every page. Brian Zahnd, author, When Everything's on FireIn matters of life and death and of the heart of God, the stakes are too high to limit our conversation partners. Claiborne has given us a probing exploration of history, biblical themes, and personal experience that demands serious consideration for an expansive ethic of life. Walter Kim, president, National Association of EvangelicalsMy friend Shane has written another terrific book. He is once again insightful and clever and has filled these pages with predictably kind and sometimes hard words. Shane is a voice I trust. I deeply value his insights, and I know you will as well. Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author, Love Does, Everybody Always, and Dream BigPerhaps Shane Claiborne's most theologically significant work, Rethinking Life offers a profound articulation of a consistent pro-life Christian ethic, richly informed by Shane's on-the-ground experiences in activism and witness. Highly recommend! David Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics, Mercer University; Chair in Christian Social Ethics, Vrije Universteit Amsterdam; senior research fellow, International Baptist Theological Study Centre; president emeritus, American Academy of Religion, Society of Christian EthicsRethinking Life is an intervention. In a moment when the politics of life is leading to death, master storyteller and public theologian Shane Claiborne leads followers of Jesus on a brave pilgrimage through the meaning, ethics, and politics of life--and death--and love. This is one of those books you will cherish and quote for the rest of your life. Lisa Sharon Harper, president and founder, FreedomRoad.us; author, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair It AllShane Claiborne has once again offered the world a book that reorients our spiritual worldview toward compassion, justice, and humility. Rethinking Life dares the reader to embrace a sacred spiritual framework for life beyond hollow political talking points and shallow religious doctrine; we are called to witness the sacred in other people, cultures, traditions, faiths, classes, and racial classifications. This book pushes believers to fully live a Christ-centered life and challenges the nonbeliever to construct a moral philosophy rooted in compassion. Otis Moss III, author, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent TimesShane Claiborne is a force of gospel power. In this book he mobilizes his energy, wisdom, honesty, compassion, and practicality into a manifesto for transformation. As a truth teller, he does not flinch from the indices of our skewed public life, marked as they are by anti-neighborly violence. In the midst of this truth telling, however, Claiborne attests to the buoyancy of a gospel faith that can be acted out in any circumstance of our distorted life together. If readers follow his testimony, they will surely be led to life in a 'contrast culture' that traffics in God's love and restorative justice, which are sure to create zones of well-being. This is a book that is wise in its expose and fervent in its hope giving. What matters is to read attentively and then to act accordingly. Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological SeminaryShane's latest offering to the church, Rethinking Life, provides a useful juxtaposition of personal encounters and sacred text to guide us toward shaping a theologically sound Christian ethic informed by our lived experiences. While we may not arrive at the same conclusion in every circumstance, Rethinking Life sets a bountiful table of ideas and tools useful in reasoning together, when collective reasoning seems rare. I am certain I will return to this book often in the days and years to come. Rev. Traci D. Blackmon, associate general minister, Justice and Local Church Ministries, United Church of ChristWhat does love require of us? That is a question Christ followers need to be asking at every crossroads (and with every breath), and everyone else would benefit from asking it as well. This question and a variety of biblically rooted and profound answers are at the core of Rethinking Life. Shane Claiborne has a unique and powerful voice as he comments on the call of the church at this historic moment; he makes camp in the no-man's-land between the two sides of the cultural wars, exuding the winsome fragrance of Christ. You don't have to agree with all of his answers (not even his wife does, as Shane admits in the book), but there is no doubt that his questions matter, and his responses are provocative in all the best ways. Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra, academic dean, Centro Latino; associate professor of mission and global transformation, Fuller Theological SeminaryWhen I am dismayed by how little Christians are turning to Jesus these days, along comes my dear younger brother in Christ, Shane Claiborne, with a new word or call, and now a new book! My students at Georgetown are deeply hungry for the 'rethinking of life,' and Shane is one of the best authors I know to help them do that. Despite their skepticism of religion, the young people I talk with every day are still deeply attracted to Jesus, and Shane offers them a real introduction to the one who most guides us to rethink everything. Jim Wallis, inaugural chair and founding director, Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown UniversityWith theological savvy, historical insight, and uncommon wisdom, Shane Claiborne reminds us of the subversive power of telling the truth, being unafraid to follow wherever it leads. In summoning the followers of Jesus to become 'midwives of a better world,' Claiborne's prophetic voice has never been clearer--or more timely. Randall Balmer, author, Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right
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NavPress Publishing Group Bridge to Life (pack of 25)
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Inter-Varsity Press 'Here Are Your Gods!': Faithful Discipleship in
Book SynopsisHow should Christians be faithful disciples in the political turbulence of Trump and Brexit? Christopher J H Wright unpacks the Biblical theme of idolatry and connects it to discipleship in today’s world. As Christians, we desperately need to name and expose the false gods and idols that we are tempted to bow down to – ‘Here are your gods!’ The Bible challenges the idols of political power and nationalism. The Biblical story is filled with hope that the kingdom of God will ultimately triumph over all human empires. How then should we live as followers of Jesus, the Messiah, Saviour, Lord and King? Part One is adapted from chapter 5 of Wright’s The Mission of God, ‘The Living God Confronts Idolatry’. Parts Two and Three bring the Bible to bear on contemporary politics in the UK and USA, and for all Christians seeking to make sense of the changing world we live in.Trade ReviewFearless, provocative, clear, direct, sharp, urgent, wide-horizoned: it was all those things when he wrote it. But in light of subsequent events, by the time it's published it is a tract for the times. -- John Goldingay * Senior professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, author of Old Testament Ethics *Christopher Wright has given us a powerful and incisive analysis of the nature of idolatry both in biblical times and today. He spares no punches as he exposes the dangers of political idolatry, which has tempted many contemporary Christians. Importantly, he not only diagnoses the problem, he gives us the remedy. This book should be must reading for Christians as they engage with the political process. * author of The Bible and the Ballot: Using Scripture in Political Decision *Wright's careful dive into Scripture on the meaning of idolatry packs a punch for our times—an important reminder that idols, including political idols, are false gods that we create in our image, capable of great harm and destruction but ultimately ciphers within the true created order. * Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis *The biblical warning to 'keep yourselves from idols' hones in on the source of spiritual, social, moral, and existential ruin. Chris Wright's fine study on idolatry in Scripture and his application of it to our Western world shines a bright light to help us see more clearly what is at stake. Although the West has been shaped by many (now-fading) biblical ideals, we are witnessing a culture shot through with a host of idolatrous tendencies to put our trust in the wrong places—in that which is not-God. Whatever our political views as Christians may be, Wright offers correctives for all of us, exhorting us to be guided by biblical priorities and Christ-centered discipleship, which will ultimately lead to our flourishing as God's image-bearers. * Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University, coauthor of Introduction to Biblical Ethics *Chris Wright’s excellent ‘Here are your gods’ is wonderful. It’s not for the faint of heart, because it challenges personal and cultural idolatry, as Wright applies Scripture to the issues of the day. I don’t believe that anybody could possibly read this book and not be unsettled – and driven back to the Bible. As you would expect from Chris Wright, it then ends with a reminder that Christian Scripture is about mission and our role in God’s mission. I wish I’d read his insights into how we should read the Bible years ago! -- Gordon Showell-Rogers, facilitating networks and partnerships globally. Formerly Associate Secretary General WEA
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Faithlife Corporation Ministers of Reconciliation
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Crossway Books Faithful Theology
Book SynopsisThe first volume in the new Short Studies in Systematic Theology series explores why theology is important and how to derive good theology from Scripture.
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Crossway Books What the Bible Says about Abortion Euthanasia and
Book SynopsisWayne Grudem offers a biblical and ethical guide to controversial issues surrounding abortion and euthanasia, defining his terms clearly and exploring science, politics, and opposing arguments.
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Crossway Books One Assembly
Book SynopsisThis book considers a series of biblical and pastoral arguments against both the multisite and multiservice church model, making the claim that maintaining a single assembly best embodies the unity the church possesses in Jesus Christ.
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Christian Perspectives on Politics Revised and
Book SynopsisIn this revised and expanded edition of Christian Perspectives on Politics, J. Philip Wogaman updates his comprehensive discussions on the interaction of Christian ethics and American politics. Wogaman clearly and fairly analyzes the long-standing debate about Christianity and politics and then constructs his own approach, all the while...
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Get Preaching: Growing as a Preacher
Book SynopsisPreaching is hard work. Anyone who has preached even for a short while will comprehend the synapse straining effort it takes to write and deliver a sermon. This book is to help people progress in their preaching over the long–haul of ministry, it addresses both skills and attitudes. Every preacher can become a better preacher.Trade ReviewI’ve known Jon since college days and I’ve watched him flourish in to an outstanding communicator. He has worked at his craft and this book is a call to himself and others to keep going. To not grow weary. To not lose the wonder of serving Christ. May the Lord use what you’re holding to spur you on. -- Graham Shearer (Pastor, Musselburgh Baptist Church, Musselburgh, Scotland)Full of home truths, this is the book I needed as a preacher (and will probably need again in a year’s time): it often made me feel uncomfortable. Full of practical wisdom, this is a book that gave me some helpful ideas to sharpen my preaching. Full of warmth and wit, this is a book I enjoyed reading. -- James Hely Hutchinson (Director, Institut Biblique de Bruxelles, Belgium )… preaching the Bible is a task that requires hard, painstaking, concentrated, prayerful work. Jon’s enthusiastic treatment of the subject will stimulate young preachers to roll up their sleeves, and will urge experienced preachers to keep making progress, with the aim that their last–ever sermon should be their very best. A great aim! I commend the book most warmly. -- Edward Lobb (Director of Training, The Scottish Cornhill Training Course Glasgow)Full of home truths, this is the book I needed as a preacher (and will probably need again in a year’s time): it often made me feel uncomfortable. Full of practical wisdom, this is a book that gave me some helpful ideas to sharpen my preaching. Full of warmth and wit, this is a book I enjoyed reading. -- James Hely Hutchinson (Director, Institut Biblique de Bruxelles, Belgium )
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Canterbury Press Norwich Soul Friendship: A practical theology of
Book SynopsisSpiritual direction is a burgeoning ministry in today’s church where the emphasis is on joining in with what God is already doing in the world – an approach that presupposes spiritual discernment. This guide explores spiritual direction from biblical and theological perspectives and aims both to inform teaching and equip practitioners with greater reflective skills. Written by two experienced teachers and practitioners, it includes: • God and Spiritual Direction – divine presence and absence, discerning God, relationship and the Trinity, images of the Holy Spirit; • Humanity and God – being made in the image of God, sin, addiction, desire, freedom, psychology in direction; • The Bible and Spiritual Direction – scripture as a source and authority for direction; uses and abuses of the Bible in direction; • Spiritual Direction across the Christian traditions; • Spiritual Direction and the Church – boundaries, accountability and safeguarding.
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Canterbury Press Norwich A Future That's Bigger Than The Past: Towards the
Book SynopsisA Future that’s Bigger than the Past sets out a vision for renewing the local church that is energising, realistic and practical for small and large congregations alike. In response to prevailing narratives of decline, it reimagines how the church can live its vocation of receiving God’s abundance and sharing it far and wide. It recognises the surprising, exuberant and plentiful things that the Holy Spirit is doing in the world and calls the church to celebrate creation, enjoy culture and share in its flourishing. With a rich theological foundation and borne out of the practical experience of growing local church communities, this ground-breaking book will help churches discover fresh ways to bless the communities they serve.
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WestBow Press Evangelical Response to the Coronavirus Lockdown:
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Zondervan Into the Heart of Romans
Book SynopsisThe world's most influential commentator on Paul delves deeply into the letter to the Romans and draws out its vital, enduring and Spirit-filled importance for Christians today.Trade Review'Having spent his life studying and living the writings of Paul, N. T. Wright offers Into the Heart of Romans with his hallmark exultant themes and dense yet conversational prose. With this fresh foray, he teaches readers not only how to understand this chapter but how to read Paul. Excellent for personal study, group discussion, or congregational preaching, he allows those who might feel nervous around such a vital theological chapter to gain their bearings. This book offers not just a detailed map but a personal guide through the intricate pathways of Paul's proclamation. I was led to gratitude for the clarity I gained, wonder at the brilliance of Paul, and praise for the grace of God in the victory of Jesus Christ.' * Amy Peeler, Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College *'In his engaging, inimitable style, Tom Wright leads us into a profound encounter with one of the most profound chapters of Scripture. Challenging typical interpretations and offering new ones, he helps us see Romans 8 as a call for the church to enter the world's polyvalent pain in sync with the triune God. A much-needed challenge.' * Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical and Theological Studies, St. Mary’s Seminary & University *'In Into the Heart of Romans, Tom Wright provides a master class in close reading of Scripture. In his fine-grained exposition, Romans 8 becomes a lens through which we can more clearly perceive the larger biblical story of God's design to overcome the power of death and redeem the broken world in and through a transformed people of God; conversely, Wright also shows how that larger story illuminates the logic of Paul's various affirmations within Romans 8. For those who assume that Romans is all about how individuals can have their sins forgiven and go to heaven, this book will come as a shock--and as a stimulus to a richer understanding of the gospel that Paul proclaimed.' * Richard B. Hays, George Washington Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Duke University *'Like a falcon in a dive, Tom Wright takes readers on a majestic and soaring flight through Romans 8, the heart of Paul's letter to the Roman house churches. There's so much to see on atonement, spirit versus flesh, adoption, love, and hope, and Tom does not disappoint with his amazing mix of explanatory insights and easy readability. For many readers, reading this book will be the first time Romans actually makes sense to them.' * Rev. Dr. Michael F. Bird, deputy principal at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia *'N. T. Wright has long made it clear that Romans 8 is a text that is dear to his own heart and understanding of Paul. In this book, we encounter Wright as pastor, professor, and scholar. He teaches us how to read a text (as professor), what he discovers in the text (as scholar), and why Paul's message in one of his most significant passages still matters for the church today (as pastor). It was also refreshing to witness Wright model the ability to grow as an exegete revising one's opinion when better readings present themselves. This book is an exemplar of a pastorally and exegetically rich analysis of a dense but rewarding section of Paul's most famous letter.' * Esau McCaulley, associate professor of New Testament, Wheaton College *'Romans is a mystery. Wright leads us on an exciting journey beyond the veil, into its inner sanctum. Discover how humans are being renewed in glory, creation refreshed, and God honored. As we gaze upon Jesus, our King and High Priest, we discover our true mission and human purposes.' * Matthew W. Bates, professor of theology, Quincy University *'The greatest biblical theologian of our day offers his mature reflections on arguably the greatest chapter that the apostle Paul ever wrote--what more could we possibly ask for? This book is characteristically brilliant, its vision for the Christian life thoroughly compelling. Yet what sets Into the Heart of Romans apart is the care Wright takes, at every turn in his exposition of Paul's argument, to invite readers into the interpretive process. His is truly a summons to a better 'Romans Road' than the parody of Paul with which many of us will be familiar. Read and be transformed!' * Max Botner, associate professor of biblical studies, Jessup University *'The so-called 'Father of Pietism,' Philipp Jakob Spener, is often credited for suggesting that if the Bible were a ring and Romans its precious stone, then Romans 8 would be the sparkling point of the jewel. This statement is on clear and brilliant display in this volume as Tom Wright treats Romans 8 with painstaking care and uncommon insight. In Into the Heart of Romans, you have a premier Pauline interpreter probing and plumbing the depths of one of the most meaningful and memorable passages the apostle ever composed. 'What shall we say then to these things?'' * Todd D. Still, Charles J. and Eleanor McLerran DeLancey Dean & William M. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures, Baylor University, Truett Seminary *'This work is Paul's greatest living interpreter on the greatest chapter of Paul's greatest letter. Here Wright deftly elucidates Paul's grand biblical vision--creation, election, exile, new exodus, and new creation--all reworked around the Messiah and the Spirit. Paul's children (interpreters) are hereby liberated from venerable false antitheses and downright misunderstandings into the glory of the macro-theological vision of earliest Christianity's profoundest theologian.' * Chris Kugler, research associate, Keble College, Oxford *'Tom Wright models the Christian principle: 'there's always more to learn from the Bible.' Wright has written extensively on Romans, but now offers fresh insight by focusing on chapter 8, a central text bringing together key themes like new covenant, new creation, the love of God, and restored humanity. At first, you'll think you were studying Romans 8, but you'll end up better understanding the whole Bible. This is vintage Wright and will undoubtedly generate robust conversation about the heart of Romans.' * Nijay K. Gupta, professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary *'Tom Wright's new book Into the Heart of Romans is an exemplary display of scholarly rigor and Christian passion. Tom opens Romans 8 in a way that's both exhilarating and challenging. He shows us that Romans 8 is not a summary of how individuals get to heaven but is a stunning story of how the Father reconciles all creation to himself through the resurrection of His Son and by the power of His Spirit. Both the scholar and lay reader will find this book hard to put down.' * Preston Sprinkle, speaker, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author *'Very few biblical scholars have the ability to distill the complex thought of Paul to any level of discourse so that all of us, including the novice, can begin to grasp the height and depth of Paul's rhetoric. But Tom Wright is that rare scholar who can do so, and in this little book that focuses on perhaps Paul's most moving and eloquent argument found in Romans 8, Tom is able to shed not merely fresh light but surprising light on this chapter. He argues that Paul is referring to the renewal of creation that will transpire at the same time the dead in Christ are raised, and that the believers will play a role when Christ returns in the restoration of all things--not somewhere out there in heaven, but right here on earth. In other words, God the environmentalist is not interested in letting his whole creation go to blazes (literally) in exchange for having some scrawny souls in heaven. No, God the creator wants it all renewed, restored, so there will be a new earth as well as a new heaven. The final destiny of faithful earthlings is not heaven but--wait for it--earth. This is must reading for all those who would know more about Paul's vision of the human future.' * Ben Witherington III, Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary *'Vintage Tom Wright! Readers are enabled by Wright's careful guidance to glimpse both a compelling bird's-eye view of Romans 8 and to follow him in a deep dive that illumines the entire story of creation and salvation, highlighting key themes such as justification, glorification, fruitful suffering, and Christology. Especially helpful is Wright's newfound concentration on humanity as 'image-bearers' (in continuity with the ancient fathers) and 'temple-people' (in continuity with St. Paul himself!). Wright sings in harmony with St. Irenaeus, who also learned from the apostle Paul that 'the glory of God is man fully alive.'' * Edith Humphrey, William F. Orr Professor Emerita of New Testament, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary *'Within the field of Pauline scholarship, one would be hard-pressed to name an interpreter more insightful, biblically integrative, or significant than Tom Wright. At the same time, he is also among the most prolific--a sometimes daunting reality for those unfamiliar with Wright and just don't know where to start. But now with this newest book, it's like having Wright as your own driver-guide, leading us through the heart of Paul's thought one manageable block at a time.' * Nicholas Perrin, president, Trinity International University *'Written in a similar tone as his For Everyone series, N. T. Wright's Into the Heart of Romans provides a commentary on Romans 8 that can function both as a hermeneutical primer and as an introduction to Paul's theology. From the vantage point of Romans 8, Wright invites readers to see that Paul's letter to the Romans is like a complex city, with intricate networks of districts and streets, being much more elaborate than a short commute down 'Romans Road' can convey.' * John Anthony Dunne, associate professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary *
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University Press of America Masters of Preaching
Book SynopsisWho were Catholicism's greatest orators? What was the key to their effectiveness? Was it mere scholastic ability or spiritual inspiration? The answer is both. In this follow-up work, Father Ray E. Atwood examines the lives, theologies, and preaching examples of the Church's greatest preachers. This book tells the story, in biographical form, of Catholic preaching from the Old Testament through today, concluding with the homilies of Benedict XVI. Masters of Preaching takes the reader around the world in search of homiletic gems. Readers will learn about the stories of familiar figures, such as Saint Gregory the Great, and less familiar figures, such as Monsignor Francis Friedl. Readers will also discover how these men moved their congregations to deeper faith and greater understanding of the mysteries of salvation. Two appendices at the end of the book serve as a terrific resource for those looking for practical illustrations of lectionary themes. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the subjects of public speaking and Church history.Trade ReviewFather Atwood’s book, Masters of Preaching: More Poignant and Powerful Homilists in Church History, Volume Two, is in harmony with the Pope Benedict’s call for a renewal of preaching and the new evangelization. The attention to detail and creative writing are evident in developing the story of Catholicism’s pulpit masters. Both clergy and laity will be able to drink more deeply of the wellspring of truth in Scripture through this book. His hope is that through the study of this book, ‘God may be glorified in all things.’ -- Jerome Hanus, O.S.B., Archbishop of DubuqueAs with Masters of Preaching, Volume One, I find this book to be brilliant, deep, comprehensive, inspiring, and helpful. -- Richard Schaefer, Archdiocese of DubuqueFather Atwood’s second volume of Masters of Preaching is another invaluable resource for all who are called to preach the word of God. The examples of those who were—and are—masters of that ministry remind us that homilists must first be men of deep faith who spare no energy in preparing homilies. -- Richard Pates, Bishop of Des MoinesTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction 1 The Principles and Mechanics of Effective Preaching 2 Preaching in the Old Testament 3 Preaching in the New Testament 4 Preaching in the Post-Apostolic Church 5 Preaching in the Patristic Age 6 Preaching in the Middle Ages 7 Preaching in the Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods 8 Preaching in the Modern and Contemporary Era Conclusion Abbreviations Chronology of Historical Periods and Homilists Covered in This Book Patristic Appendix Mass Readings Index Bibliography Index of Homilies Index About the Author
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Baker Publishing Group Hope for Ukraine
Book SynopsisPart narrative, part wartime dispatch, a bestselling writer team transports you into the gritty reality of war-torn Ukraine through eyewitness accounts of faith, survival, and miraculous intervention. Amid the chaos and tragedy, they reveal the unbreakable spirit of a nation under siege--and how God is always working in redemptive ways.
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Baker Publishing Group The Great Evangelical Recession
Book SynopsisIn 2006, few Americans were expecting the economy to collapse. Today the American church is in a similar position, on the precipice of a great spiritual recession. While we focus on a few large churches and dynamic leaders that are successful, the church''s overall membership is shrinking. Young Christians are fleeing. Our donations are drying up. Political fervor is dividing us. Even as these crises eat at the church internally, our once friendly host culture is quickly turning hostile and antagonistic. How can we avoid a devastating collapse?In The Great Evangelical Recession, award-winning journalist and pastor John Dickerson identifies six factors that are radically eroding the American church and offers biblical solutions to prepare evangelicals for spiritual success, even in the face of alarming trends. This book is a heartfelt plea and call to the American church combining quality research, genuine hope, and practical application with the purpose of igniting the
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Chalice Press Parenting for a Better World
Book SynopsisLiving faithfully isn''t about attending church. Being Christian is about living in right, just relationships with other people and the rest of creation. How can Christian parents avoid being overcome with the pressure to be a perfect parent and make a difference in the world? Parenting for a Better World shows there are all sorts of ways we can make a real difference from within our own homes. Even busy parents can work with their families for global justice. Without pressing you to do it all, this book offers spiritual resources for reflecting on the relationship between your faith, your calling for justice, and your commitment to parenting. Find encouragement from fellow parents who weave together stories of caregiving, activism, and scripture that affirm your sense of calling. Plus, it offers practical strategies to help committed (and over-committed) people integrate caregiving and justice work into their daily lives.
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