Religious ministry and clergy Books

""The essays in this book stress the importance of grandparents as bearers of the history, the values, and the traditions of each of the tribal units . . . The essays in this book take us into different tribal gatherings with their stories of family...

""Wimberly's latest work presents pastors, church lay leaders and scholars with a new lens to think critically and joyously about how Christian education undergirds and supports the worship experience in nurturing faith and hope in black parishioners...

Partners in Covenant is a guide for the personal formation and spiritual growth of those who seek to become more effective spiritual companions. Filled with concrete experiential examples and reflection tools, Barbara Sheehan's resource provides a...

""Whenever I speak on the subject of multiculturalism and the church, someone inevitably laments, 'But our church is not located in a racially diverse neighborhood!' I respond by asking, 'Should the Christian church wait for our neighborhoods to become...

""At last there comes a tool to help pastors and lay leaders of mainline Protestant churches to understand the importance in moving congregations from the mentality of 'surviving' to 'thriving!' A mainline church no longer has to be 'cold and dead.' No...

""No matter how you identify yourself on the wide spectrum of gender--and some people find themselves in significantly different locations on that spectrum from day to day--if you're Christian and you care about issues of gender, transgender, and...

I Am This One Walking Beside Me is a moving collection of prayers written by Daniel Gebhardt, who has been living with HIV/AIDS for the past 20 years. What makes this book unique is that Gebhardt writes from both a Christian and a gay perspective,...

""This book provides short inspirational stories that remind us that faith and love can endure a variety of life's trials. It offers real stories of courage, faith, and prayer which help to heal the soul.""--Melissa Mueller, Income Development...

Gracious God, Thank you for helping us single fathers learn the lesson that acquiring new skills--in particular--is a required and ongoing part of being a single parent. All the manuals we read will never get us to the nitty-gritty advice about many...

In thought and word and deed,Identify with the Christ Known through broken bread and shared cupThrough love of God and neighbor. Amen. --sample benediction from Thanks Be to GodBuilding on the success of his earlier book, Hear Our Prayer: Resources for...

Author Marcy Henrikson lived a ""normal"" life. She worked as a teacher and was active in her Presbyterian church. She played tennis and bridge and belonged to the right social organizations. However, when her daughter Martha comes out as a lesbian to...

""If you are like most pastors, you earnestly thought you knew what the congregation you are serving was like when you answered God's call to serve them. Something has opened your eyes and now you know that you really don't know. The good news is, you...

""Churches should be the backbone of our neighborhoods . . . Many American churches are faced with the decisions of their lives. Will we live? Or will we die? . . . the question of 'Will we live or will we die' is a question of will, as in having the...

Education within the Church and within the family is the only way to change old patterns and smash cultural stereotypes. Reid and Hawkley reexamine God's message of love for all people through the lens of Scripture. Children Together will help the church...

""From the squeaky floors to the crumbling towers and from peeling paint to the falling ceiling, parishioners love to talk about any restoration work, as many have already had similar experiences with their own homes. But to move from talking to action...

Embracing Solitude focuses on the interior turn of monasticism and scans the Christian tradition for women who have made this turn in various epochs and circumstances. New Monasticism is a movement assuming diverse forms in response to the turn to...

The Joy of Heaven: Book 1 is a picture of Heaven as God revealed to me. The Lord had to open the door into heaven for this story to be written! As you read, I believe that you'll be inspired by the beauty of heaven and the specialness to it! Felicia...

The Joy of Heaven: Book 2 is a picture of Heaven as God revealed to me. The Lord had to open the door into heaven for this story to be written! As you read, I believe that you'll be inspired by the beauty of heaven and the specialness to it! Felicia...

Step into a journey toward liberation, belonging, and a faith that makes you whole again. We need belonging to survive and thrive, but too often the church is an impediment. For Christians who know the pain, isolation, and loss of identity that comes...

A Believer is so very Joyful In Jesus that he desires to share his faith with the first person he comes upon. God sends a Non-Believer into his Midst. Only to be ignored and rejected for a few minutes. The Non-Believer has been "mistreated" by people who...

This is a book for those whose devotion to Mary has been strong and consistent over a lifetime. But it is also a book for those rediscovering Mary, rediscovering the value of devotion to her.Welcome to this small book of meditations and prayers on Mary,...

An Artistic Approach to New Testament Literature is a first introductory textbook for late high school or college students and would serve well in a freshman experience course. Historical criticism informs the background commentary. Biblical texts are...

The origin of the phrase ""the church has left the building"" lies with Elvis. In order to clear halls of his riotous fans after concerts, it was announced that ""Elvis has left the building."" Here, the expression highlights intense change within the...

""I wanted to tell a story about adolescents who knew what they were doing and why."" Elaine Sommers Rich gives this as a reason for having written this book.Along with Esther Miller, a Voluntary Service unit member, Rich takes us onto the receiving ward...

The prayer "Go forth Christian Soul, on your journey from this world" has supported generations of Christians in the moments of their dying. In this original biography of the prayer known as the Proficiscere the author traces the history of this...

""Joy Bells For The Sunday School"" is a book published in 1878 and compiled by William Augustine Ogden. It is a collection of sacred songs and hymns that are specifically intended for use in Sunday schools. The book features contributions from some of...

Pastoral Exhortations Or The Church Instructed, And The Young Invited: Two Sermons (1846) is a book written by George Smith. The book contains two sermons, one that instructs the church and another that invites the young. The first sermon focuses on...

""Letters Addressed To Samuel Miller: In Reply To His Letters Concerning The Constitution And Order Of The Christian Ministry"" is a book written by Thomas Yardley How and published in 1808. The book is a series of letters written by How to Samuel...

The Priests' Manual is a book written by the Dean of Moray in 1849. It contains a selection of prayers, pious exercises, and other aids to help priests lead a more fulfilling and spiritual life. The book is intended to be a guide for priests in their...

A Soldier Boy's Letters, 1862-1865: A Man's Work in the Ministry is a book written by Leverett Bradley and published in 1905. The book contains a collection of letters written by Bradley during his time as a soldier in the American Civil War. The letters...

The Office and Work of the Christian Ministry is a book written by James Mason Hoppin in 1869. The book is a comprehensive guide for Christian ministers, providing advice on their roles and responsibilities within the church. Hoppin outlines the...

""Some Remarks On The Essay By Dr. Lightfoot On The Christian Ministry"" is a book written by Charles Wordsworth and published in 1879. The book is a critique of an essay written by Dr. Lightfoot on the topic of Christian ministry. Wordsworth provides...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Religious sisters have created educational and healthcare systems over the past two hundred years that have transformed the Catholic community in the United States. Through their ministry, sisters have served waves of immigrants and those pushed to the...

Priests are stewards of God's mysteries. They teach these mysteries as merciful revelation, celebrate them in the liturgy, invoke them as healing and pardon, and above all, live them as the deepest meaning of their own lives. But it is one mystery-the...

This book contains hope-filled stories of redemption and transformation from the rehabilitation program started by the largest Protestant church in Spain.

Does our worship mean anything? What is the ultimate purpose of our songs?The songs we sing in church or listen to were never meant to be a substitute for our worship; they were meant to enhance it. It's time to regain our voices; it's time to push...

Grammy's Sunday School Songs are captivating and unique melodies that will have you and your children singing the Lord's praises.Songs are one of God's most powerful tools for building loving relationships and a strong faith. There is nothing sweeter...

Is the Bible God's Word? Yes. Is Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, and the only Mediator between a sinful people and a perfect, holy, and righteous God? Yes! Is the Christian faith supported by reasonable, provable, historical, archaeological, and...

In 'I AM Empowered: Unleashing Divine Power with Positive Declarations,' discover the transformative potential of the name of God, 'I AM,' as a force for personal empowerment and change. Drawing inspiration from biblical wisdom, this book guides readers...

Case Parker, an ordinary pastor, receives a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to speak at the annual Heaven on Earth conference. Excited, determined and somewhat proud, he decides to keep a diary so that the masses can see what God is doing through...

Leadership that is both effective and decisive is always tasked with bringing about effective change.In the ever-evolving landscape of the business world, leaders are more in need of practical, achievable, and measurable steps to secure success than ever...