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This is an introductory guide to Process Theology for
undergraduates. As part of "Contiuum's 'Guide for the Perplexed'"
series, this text provides an accessible introduction to process
theology, aimed at nurturing the theological imagination of
undergraduates, pastors and interested laypersons. It describes the
major themes of process theology and relates them to the everyday
lives and spiritual commitments of people today. In addition to
addressing traditional theological issues, Epperly addresses
cutting edge issues in theology and ethics such as pluralism and
postmodernism, matters of life and death, science (technology and
genetics), and emerging forms of Christianity. This text is
designed for seminary and university classes as well as
congregational study. It will help readers to overcome the
obstacles created by the technical language often employed by
process theologians. "Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are
clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers
and subjects that students and readers can find especially
challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating
specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to
grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas,
guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding
material.
Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in
Ministry invites pastors to embody their deepest beliefs in the
routine and surprising tasks of ministry. Inspired by Brother
Lawrence's classic text in spirituality, Tending to the Holy
integrates the wisdom and practices of the Christian spiritual
tradition with the commonplace practices of pastoral ministry.
Bruce and Katherine Epperly utilize a variety of spiritual
disciplines especially Benedictine, Celtic, Ignatian, Rhineland,
and process spiritualities to provide a framework for helping
clergy nurture the awareness of God, creative imagination, and
personal well-being in every aspect of their ministerial lives.
Practicing God's presence in the ordinary tasks of ministry
inspires wholeness, spiritual transformation, vision, imagination,
endurance, and healthy self-differentiation in ministry. Commitment
to joining spiritual practices with the routine and repetitive
tasks of ministry provides an important antidote to unhealthy
stress, burnout, and loss of vision in ministry. By seeing their
congregational leadership in terms of spiritual transformation,
imaginative practice, and relational interdependence, ordinary
ministerial practices can become ways pastors can deepen their
relationship with God. Growing out of their work with pastors at
every season of ministry, as well as combined ministerial
experience of nearly sixty years, Bruce and Katherine Epperly
invite pastoral leaders to complement and expand on their
understanding of spiritual leadership, pastoral excellence, and
self-care, integrating traditional and contemporary spiritual
practices with the concrete arts of ministry.
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