Religious ministry and clergy Books

The calling to parish ministry involves a journey leading through lowland thickets and high plateau vistas. It's a vocation not for weak spirits. The parish presents general challenges rather than specialist endeavors. So, wearing one hat after another,...

With the continual appearance of evidence that the emerging generation (the iGens) is not at all enamored of institutional churches, and is ignoring or forsaking them, it seemed a good time to take a step back, take a deep breath, and take a fresh look...

A charming, illustrated parable for all ages. Includes fun facts and helps for parents & teachers.One tiny seed, planted that first Christmas night. . . who could guess how mighty it would become?Come--hear the tale from a beloved grandfather. The tale...

In all of those years, he's seen too many young pastors walk away from ministry too early, and he hopes to help change that. He believes that, "if we can prep young up-and-coming ministers earlier and give them a true view of what ministry entails, then...

"There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." (Proverbs 14:12, NIV)As terrifying as it is to get lost in the wilderness, it's much worse to lose your way in life. But God has not left us alone to figure it all out. He's...

So, you want to be a Minister?Well, welcome to Ministry. Being a Minister is not easy, but when God has called you he gives you the necessary training to guide you along your Ministerial journey. You may have questions about what being a Minister is all...

""Opwekking van het Echt Godsdienstig Gevoel bij de Jeugd, de Pligt van Ouders en Opvoeders"" is een boek geschreven door Willem Hendrik Warnsinck en uitgegeven in 1831. Het boek richt zich op het belang van het opwekken van een echt religieus gevoel bij...

Growing up is inevitable...right? Physically, yes, but in the world of adulthood, forgetting has become a habit, a state of mind, a behavior we fall prey to. Learning to be responsible and to shed our naive childish thinking is expected, but in the...

MINISTRY OF PRESENCE speaks to the heart of chaplaincy. It deals with the history and definition of chaplaincy as well as the chaplain's call to ministry and relationship to his church. Specific challenges within the framework of chaplain ministry such...

The church faces an unprecedented loss of rising generations. Young adults who were active and engaged in the local church are leaving the community behind after high school. What can we do? Sharon Galgay Ketcham reflects theologically on the church...

To measure the impact of a minister's preaching, one must first examine the societal context in which the ministry took place. For example, what would lead a minister of the Gospel to roar from the pulpit, as did Joseph Parker of City Temple, London,...

What causes Christians or believers to fall away from their faith? Do we see God's glory working in our lives or other Christians' lives? You may be spiritually tired and want to be left alone. Those of us who empathize with this feeling can get help in...

A perfect book for littles to learn about who God says they are.

To advance the kingdom of Christ, the church must focus on several key areas. When these components come together, the church benefits in amazing ways.Richard H. Addison Jr., who served five chruches in four states over forty-three years of pastoral...

Part one of A SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE WELSH CLERGY contains two sections, namely “The Route to Ordination” and “The Inferior Clergy”. The first section describes the dilemma faced by the four Welsh dioceses of the Church of England,...

I have always loved the church as it has played a significant role in my life and my family's life. I am what I am today because the church poured into me, opportunities, spiritual advisement, and amazing experiences. I will always be thankful for those...

While looking up to heaven and praying one day, I heard in a small soft voice from my Lord, "You are going to help women." I knew I was a sinner and that Jesus came to save sinners. I began a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I felt a...

Congregational authority is less about the meetings and more about the mission.Congregationalism has a bad rap for well-known reasons: inefficient meetings, upstart members, browbeaten ministers. But biblical congregationalism isn’t so much about...

Once an ordinary part of church life, churches gradually stopped practicing church discipline in the 20th century. But Jesus commands it. Paul practiced it. And churches benefit from it. Why practice church discipline? It shows love for the individual...

What's the big deal about baptism?Jesus commands his disciples to be baptized, and it’s a glorious picture of a person’s union with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Still, many Christians feel unclear about the topic, having...

Luke 24-and its 53 verses-focuses on one unforgettable journey. It covers the time period from Jesus' resurrection to His ascension, as well as Jesus' discussion with two men on the road to Emmaus. In The 7-Mile Talk, Graham Lacey breaks down this...

We live at a time when religious diversity has become a fact of life in our globalized societies. Yet Christian engagement with Muslims remains complex, complicated by fear, misunderstanding and a history fraught with political and cultural tensions...

When a stone hits water, it creates ripples.The greater the stone, the greater the ripples.As a leader, you are the stone thrown into the water. Drawing on this analogy, Gareth Robinson offers ten guiding principles for pioneers and church planters...

This book is for those who suspect that current practices of short-term missions are in need of serious reform. It is a book for those who recognize that, in this decade of global upheaval--and in light of the cultural, political, and demographic shifts...

America gets more diverse than ever before, and it is our responsibility to respect this diversity before us. Although many people claim that diversity matters, there are so many marginalized people who have not been heard yet. Korean-speaking young...

From women of the Bible, to Bible numbers, animals and insects, to Old Testament prophets, and to New Testament miracles, Search the Scriptures, by author Michael E. Leonard, offers a series of devotionals connected with fun and challenging Bible puzzles...

This grief devotional journal encourages the griever to bring God into their pain as a healer and a guide; and not reject Him in their anger. In the front is a gift page and a place to put the loved one's picture. The pages start with a scripture...

 Without hope, the waves of this world will drive you towards discouragement and darkness. That is why it is so crucial to anchor yourself in the Word of God. Encourage Vol 1 is a collection of 30 beautiful, thought-provoking and hand-drawn...

Teaching children things of the Lord is an honor and a high calling. Children have boundless energy and may appear distracted, but they are capable of understanding biblical truths even adults have a hard time grasping. Children's minds are easily...

In God and Man at Work Udo Middelmann argues that our ideas about daily activities are linked directly to our conception of the world. It is acquired by habit from the surrounding community as well as by reflection and personal preference. A person's...

How does one determine the readiness of any candidate for leadership in ministry? Whether considering vocational ministry leadership or a position on a local board of elders or deacons, without question, knowledge and skills are essential. But an...

Father Alfred McBride, O.Praem has been one of the leading Catholic educators and catechists since the second Vatican Council. Perhaps most well-known for his popular Teen Catechism, Father McBride has authored more than a dozen books on the faith,...

When a newly called pastor enters a congregation, the first weeks and months are times of careful navigation and many hidden land mines. This veteran pastor shares his stories and insights with others who begin this ministerial journey. A delightful...

'In the beginning God created The Country Church' has been written during the busy days of active growth of The Country Church in Marion, Texas. Several well known leaders in church growth requested that the history and events of The Country Church be...

In nature we observe both diversity and discontinuity among all plants and animals. Living things cannot be arranged in a continuous, unbroken series from simple to complex, nor can one variant be traced through a continuous series to a markedly...

Mysterious the sway of the masters of the night! Of what unsubjugated region of myself had they taken possession? Did they occupy the realm where dreams are born and bred? Had they seized the spot where the most contrary desires mingle - the one to kill...

In 'The Performance Illusion', Chap Clark exposes our desire for acceptance as the driving force that leads us to perform. He takes an honest look at how performance theology affects our faith and our most precious relationships - with our friends, our...

Camps and retreats are an essential part of every youth ministry. But could your camping ministry use a new perspective, a fresh sense of creativity, and practical ideas that will help your kids see that God is relevant to their lives today? In 'The...

A basic spiritual commentary on the Mass, this book approaches the central Christian celebration from a combination of view points. Corless takes a personal approach to the Mass, but in the tradition of Teilhard de Chardin, he explores its cosmic setting...