More and more professionals in ministry realized the benefits of brief pastoral counselingtypically three sessionsfor addressing the real-life dilemmas of their congregants. In this very helpful resource, eleven leaders in pastoral counselingboth established leaders and new thinkers in the fieldoffer a convincing rationale. Based on reserach, ......
The Impact of Interfaith Dialogue on Christian Faith and Practice
A Methodist minister from Sri Lanka, Wesley Ariarajah served for over ten years as director of the Department of Interfaith Dialogue Program of the World Council of Churches (WCC). He is now professor emeritus of ecumenical Theology at Drew University School of Theology, Madison, NJ.
Strangers in This World brings together a consortium of scholars to reflect on the religious, political, anthropological, and social realities of immigration through the prism of the historical and theological resources, insights, and practices across an array of religious traditions.
When Richard Beck first led a Bible study at a maximum security prison, he went to meet God. His own faith was flagging, but Beck still believed the promise of Matthew 25, that when we visit the prisoner, we visit Jesus. And sure enough, God met him in prison.
In Storycraft: The Art of Spiritual Narrative, celebrated author Walter Wangerin Jr. illustrates the power of well-told stories and shows how important embracing story is as an essential tool for preaching and teaching the gospel. The book offers a theology of story that is profoundly incarnational as the Word takes on flesh in practiced speech.
Biblical Battleground in America's Wars of Religion
* The first book to analyze America's religious battles aover the interpretation of Genesis * A clearly written account of the present understanding of Genesis among scholars * Examines the core of concern that animates both sides of these controversies
In an engaging and accessible style, Martin J. Lohrmann introduces readers to fascinating glimpses of faith, courage, and love in action within the global Lutheran community that now numbers over 70 million members in churches worldwide. He shows how Lutheranism is a much more diverse and global expression of the Christian tradition than most ......
For gatherings large or small, this new collection of Christian related stories assembled by a well-known storyteller will capture the interest and imagination of any listener. More than 50 traditional and contemporary stories are arranged by theme in a treasury to add depth and wonder to gatherings in the home and in church.
"Where can I find good, enjoyable stories that deal with Christian values?" "What can I use to communicate the gospel in story language?" Well-known storyteller William White here retells sixty fascinating stories and folktales, ideal for use in Christian preaching and teaching, at home, and at camps and retreats. The stories help communicate ......
