|
Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity
Profound and practical spiritual insights on cross-cultural
ministry and mission, at home and abroad.
Explore and discuss the top 10 most difficult questions raised
against Christianity. You may be skeptical of Christianity
yourself. You may have grown up in the church and never questioned
your beliefs. You may be somewhere in the middle or unsure where
you stand. But wherever you are, this ten-session study guide
(DVD/streaming video sold separately) is designed to take you and
your group through the biggest questions people raise against God
and the Christian faith. Based on the explorations of his book, The
Problem of God, Mark Clark uses an engaging mix of theology,
philosophy, science, and story to investigate the essential
questions that weigh on the human mind: God's existence, the
veracity of the Bible, evil and suffering, hell, sex, hypocrisy,
exclusivity, and the claims of Jesus. This video-based study is
designed to be experienced in a group setting or any small
gathering. Throughout the ten sessions, you'll take part in a
number of activities, including: Watching the video teachings from
Mark (The Problem of God Video Study, sold separately). Group
discussion questions. Written responses and personal reflections.
Scripture readings and prayers. The Problem of God Study Guide
provides a safe space to wrestle intentionally with the questions,
the ideas, and the evidence-and, ultimately, to wrestle with faith
and doubt. Sessions include: The Problem of Science The Problem of
God's Existence The Problem of the Bible The Problem of the
Christian Myth The Problem of Evil and Suffering The Problem of
Hell The Problem of Sex The Problem of Hypocrisy The Problem of
Exclusivity The Problem of Jesus The Problem of God Video Study
(9780310108399) sold separately.
 |
Journey into Newness
(Hardcover)
Patrick C Heston; Foreword by John Featherston
|
R1,362
R1,130
Discovery Miles 11 300
Save R232 (17%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
 |
Being There
(Hardcover)
Peter Keese; Foreword by Michael B. Curry
|
R790
R690
Discovery Miles 6 900
Save R100 (13%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
 |
Inundated
(Hardcover)
Lauren Faith Ryals
|
R659
R586
Discovery Miles 5 860
Save R73 (11%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
Most people focus on pastoral ministry--the activities, programs,
and outreach connected with the life of the church--when
considering the work of a pastor. But one of the most important
parts of a minister's job is pastoral care--activities such as
compassion, healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling people to
one another and to God. People today earnestly seek a minister who
knows their names and cares about their hurts. Foundations of
Pastoral Care introduces both clergy and laity to the ministry
skills and personal qualities needed to provide effective care for
people inside and outside the church. With thorough examination,
Professor Bruce Petersen traces the historical development of soul
care from the primitive church and on through the centuries to the
church of today. In unit one, he introduces the place of pastoral
care in the local church. He emphasizes the unique responsibility
of church leaders and pastors to provide spiritual guidance while
caring for the physical and emotional needs of their people. In
unit two, he examines the pastoral care roles clergy are asked to
fill--shepherd, counselor, collaborator, and spiritual leader. In
unit three, he addresses the need for a pastoral presence in the
life of the church, and in unit four, he concludes with a
discussion about the pastor's personal life and the importance of
personal spiritual formation. Foundations of Pastoral Care provides
the fundamental elements pastors and church leaders need to care
for people in meaningful, personal ways with the love, compassion,
and grace Christ showed during His ministry on earth.
 |
Apostles and Prophets
(Hardcover)
Opoku Onyinah; Foreword by Paul Yaw Frimpong Manso
|
R1,670
R1,368
Discovery Miles 13 680
Save R302 (18%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
 |
Soul Pilgrimage
(Hardcover)
James E Taylor, Jennifer M. Taylor
|
R1,013
R863
Discovery Miles 8 630
Save R150 (15%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
|
Jesus trained a handful of ordinary people to follow Him as He
established God's kingdom on earth. His primary training method was
intimate, personal conversations on a friend-to-friend basis. As
they walked along, in the daily routines of life, He taught them
the practical principles of the Kingdom. He then commissioned them
to go and make disciples of all nations by teaching others what
they had learned. He still calls believers today to accept this
'great commission', but at times it seems that the work of
discipleship is more about public proclamation than personal
relationships and conversation. Churches today house hundreds of
believers, but few true disciples. Making disciples is more than
witnessing to nonbelievers. It is about building authentic
relationships with our Christian friends and helping each other
follow Jesus one discussion, one conversation, one heart-to-heart
talk at a time. Making Disciples-One Conversation at a Time
discusses the importance of having redemptive conversations and
demonstrates how to turn our meaningless chatter into a means of
grace, helping our friends become all God intends them to be and
enriching their lives and ours in the process. Author Michael
Henderson explains how practicing the disciplines of attentive
listening, appropriate questioning, Scripture application, and
praying with our friends, will allow us to not only fulfill
Christ's request to make disciples but also follow His commandment
to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and your
neighbor as yourself. Making Disciples-One Conversation at a Time
challenges us to examine how we use our words and presents ways to
bring Christ into the conversations of our everyday lives to give
those around us a better understanding of God and His love for
them.
|
|