Presents a comparison between John Calvin and John Wesley, discussing their beliefs, revealing that many believe as Calvinists, yet live like Wesleyans.
Containing 296 classics, revival songs, general worship songs, and special day favorites, this worship resource also features responsive readings indexed by topic. *Spiral
The lifeblood of the United Methodist is passion rather than organizational neatness, entrepreneurial freedom rather than denominational restraint, and agility rather than staid institutional dependen
The pastoral care-giver will want this authoritative source for developing a vital part of any church's ministry-the hospital visitation. Informative, concise, and practical.
For anyone who’s ever felt put down, unsure, underestimated, or overlooked, these biblical stories encourage you to recognize your own power and potential to be bold.
Josiah Chamberlain's life's work revolves around repairing otherpeople's marriages. When his own is threatened by his wife's unexplaineddistance, and then threatened further when she's unexpectedly pl
Recommends the Serenity prayer as a devotional tool for finding peace during life's challenges, with a review of its history and commentaries of each verse's meaning.
A provocative collection of interfaith writings considers the spiritual traditions of such belief systems as Evangelical Christianity, Buddhism, feminism, and the spirituality of St. Francis, consider
Expresses in simple language what the people of this denomination believe and how they interpret the ageless affirmation of the Bible. Includes study guide, 8 sessions.
This handbook for seminarians and clergy professionals places the congregation itself, rather than individual scholarly disciplines, at the center of congregational analysis. Using a comprehensive sys
Of special focus in this reflective overview of Wesley's theological convictions is highlighting the practical-theological dynamics of Wesley's work and suggesting possible implications for contempora
This comprehensive problem-solving reference for pastors provides theological foundations and experience-tested techniques for effective clergy leadership. Robert D. Dale offers insight into the dynam
What Is Your Practice? presents a variety of foundational Christian ascetical practices, translated into contemporary idiom. Instead of relying on imperatives and fixed answers, readers are encouraged
Of particular interest to scholars and practitioners across the Anglican Communion with contributions from a wide breadth of scholars.Liturgical Spirituality is a collection of Anglican reflections on
First text to place sexual ethics in a sacramental/liturgical context.Designed to meet the General Convention mandate for “theological reflection” around issues of sexuality and marriage.Appropriate f
Ecumenical examination of immigration issues drawn from engaging, first-person narratives.A group of bishops (Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and United Methodist), all based along the US-Mexico border
Contains new information about unpublishedDead Sea Scrollswithtranslations of key passages and recent discovery ofthe movementbehind the Scrolls in their own words In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled
Holy Week and Easter come alive in these challenging video commentaries by academic luminaries, coupled with masterpiece illustrations by John August Swanson.The DVD features six individual "chapter"
Zion Still Sings pulls together a vibrant collection of songs and hymns from many sources:African American spiritualsBlack gospelTraditional hymnsNew hymns published in the 21st centuryUrban rapHip Ho
The essential tool for gauging your congregation’s health and potential for growth.Bill Easum’s The Complete Minsitry Audit has long enabled congregations to understand what their particular character
In The Children of Israel, Danna Nolan Fewell explores how imaginative readings of selected scriptural texts might raise adult consciousness and responsibility toward children. Through stories, quotes
"With generative wisdom, Gerkin moves beyond the predominance of the psychotherapeutic paradigm in pastoral care to a dynamic, interactive process which balances faith, culture, community, and individ
he Out of the Depths series addresses common pastoral crisesin a faithful, encouraging, and factual manner that provides support toparishioners in crisis beyond the initial pastoral conversation. Thes
The Out of the Depths series addresses common pastoral crisesin a faithful, encouraging, and factual manner that provides support toparishioners in crisis beyond the initial pastoral conversation. The
Leaders who are interested in planting or revitalizing congregations often feel discouraged and defeated after leadership conferences, or after reading about the ‘heroes’ of church plantin
Gear Up! is a practical resource to help church leaders understand the six processes (support systems) needed for growing, competent and compelling congregations. This resource identifies the process
