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Incompatible with God's Design is the first comprehensive history
of the Roman Catholic women's ordination movement in the United
States. Mary Jeremy Daigler explores how the focus on ordination,
and not merely "increased participation" in the life and ministries
of the church, has come to describe a broad movement. Moving well
beyond the role of such organizations as the Women's Ordination
Conference, this study also addresses the role of international and
local groups. In an effort to debunk a number of misperceptions
about the movement, from its date of origin to its demographic
profile, Daigler explores a vast array of topics. Starting with the
movement's historical background from the early American period
through the early twentieth century to Vatican II and afterward,
she considers the role of women (especially Catholicism's more
religious adherents) in the movement's evolution, the organization
of the ordination movement in the United States, the role and
response of clergy and Vatican teachings, the reality of
international influences on the U.S. movement, and the full range
of challenges-past and present-to the ordination movement.
Incompatible with God's Design is compelling reading for any
student of theology and women's studies, as well as those
interested in staying abreast with the changing role of women
within the U.S. Roman Catholic Church.
The Caring Ministry program was developed by the Pastoral Care Team
at St. John as Episcopal Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, to train
lay people in basic pastoral skills. Its premise is that there is
no better way to cultivate a receptive posture towrd others than by
praticing listening to God. The Caring Ministry Approach thus
combines basic pastoral skills and guildelines along with an
emphasis on being grounded in prayer. It invites both clergy and
lay ministers to deepen the well of relationship with God as a
means to developing a caring, listening heart.The text weds
experise with reflection and draws up the rich stories and lessons
from scripture that add the spark of wisdom and grace to
psychological programs. It is particularly suited for use in
church-based pastoral care programs.
In The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek takes
Christian leaders on a journey from burnout through recovery and on
to spiritual transformation. By understanding the causes and
symptoms of their burnout, these leaders will be ready to take
practical, actionable steps toward wholeness. Then, if they choose,
they will be poised to do the inner work of spiritual
transformation by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In the
end, these leaders will emerge from burnout more confident in
Christ, more connected with others, and with greater purpose,
courage, and grace in their leadership. This book integrates
biblical interpretation, theology, psychology, and contemplative
spirituality into a holistic approach to recovery. It is filled
with relatable stories of church leaders who have walked this path
and includes discussion questions for personal contemplation or
group discussion. The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout will help
pastors and Christian leaders develop an integrated approach to
life, work, and ministry through healing and spiritual
transformation.
Building on Haddon Robinson's philosophical approach to preaching,
this book brings together accomplished evangelical preachers and
teachers to help students and pastors understand the
worlds--biblical, cultural, and personal--that influence and impact
their preaching. The contributors explore the various inner and
outer worlds in which a preacher functions with the goal of helping
preachers sharpen their craft. Foreword by Bryan Chapell.
Being a youth minister is not for the meek
Youth ministry is difficult and you need every useful resource you
can get your handson. "The Whole Youth Worker, 2nd Edition" is
advice straight from the heart of a guywho has been in the youth
ministry trenches for over a decade. Whether you are a
youthminister rookie or a seasoned pro, "The Whole Youth Worker,
2nd Edition" should be onyour resource shelf. Inside the new 2nd
Edition, you will find advice on: Being a professional inside the
officeDealing with criticismBalancing family and
ministryChallenging your congregation's definition of
successCreating a more parent-friendly ministryCreating a clear
vision for ministryMinistering to others when your spirit is
strugglingStaying health as a form of worship
And new insights available only in this edition include:
Advice on interviewing wellHow not to let an event become bigger
than GodCelebrating successesWhen good kids make bad choices
Youth Ministers and Pastors Acclaim for "The Whole Youth
Worker"
"Here is a brass-tacks companion for those who would aspire to
being not a masterbut a servant, one who is willing to put forth
great effort on the young, even thoughnot all the recipients will
be appreciative. Jay Tucker is the opposite of preachy, he
ispractical and instructional with down-to-earth language that
brings a smile."--Most Rev. Heyward B. Ewart, PhD, DD, Metropolitan
Archbishop, Holy Catholic Church International
"If you want to hear from the heart of a youth worker who struggles
to enjoy the Monday-to-Friday part of youth ministry and wants to
help you get through it too, then you need to read The Whole Youth
Worker."--Mike Kupferer, Youth Ministry Exchange
"In The Whole Youth Worker, Jay gives us a glimpse at what it's
like to be in the trenches--both good and bad. You will read this
book and say, 'Been there--it's good to know I'm not alone '"
--Rev. Bill Fisackerly, IV, Gulf Cove United Methodist Church
Learn more at www.JayTucker.net
The Spiritual Discovery Series from Loving Healing Press
www.LovingHealing.com
This is a textbook on preaching from an ecumenical perspective,
covering the foundations and practice of preaching. In our rapidly
changing world, Christian preaching is as important as ever, but
makes even greater demands of the preacher than in the past. It is
being challenged by new forms of worship and communication at a
time when it is becoming more difficult for preachers to address
the complex issues of modern life in relation to Christianity. This
book is designed to help preachers to sustain themselves and each
other in their work and to realize their full potential by helping
them to re-affirm the importance of preaching by rehearsing its
biblical and theological basis and to understand the cycles,
dynamics and rhythms of their vocation and to engage with them
constructively. It offers clear guidelines on how to construct a
sermon and use contemporary professional support services
throughout their preaching ministry and to develop their own
support networks. So the book emphasizes what preachers themselves,
personally and through supportive networks, can do to sustain and
develop their preaching ministries.
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A burgeoning body of literature on death and dying is organized
into a comprehensive, carefully outlined, annotated list in this
volume, which cites more than 2200 books, articles, chapters,
monographs, and reports primarily concerned with the counseling and
theological aspects of death and dying. Compiled by a member of the
clergy involved in hospice care, this bibliography recognizes the
wide range of topics that comprise the human experience of death
and dying, as it accesses information from the pastoral to the
medical, the historical to the topical, and the philosophical to
the technical elements of thanatology. This multidisciplinary
approach provides helping professionals as well as those involved
with mortuary science and the study of thanatology with an
extensive guide to specific and general information. Introductory
material both reviews the current trend towards specialization in
thanatology and the need to preserve a holistic approach towards
death and dying, and suggests uses for the sources cited in the
pages that follow. The annotated entries are descriptive and
critical, and are arranged to introduce the topic historically.
They are followed by relevant theological and philosophical issues
and conclude with works that address the care of the dying and
bereaved. All the sources are fully indexed by author, title, and
subject matter.
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