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Many grandparents experience a surge of joy with the birth or
adoption of a grandchild. For years afterward, time together is
eagerly coveted, pictures are treasured and displayed, and multiple
gifts along with various kinds of support are gladly provided.
Richard Olson, a retired minister, professor of theology, and
grandparent many times over, presents the unconditional love of a
grandparent as indicative of a vocation, a calling from God. He
explores the vocation of grandparent in all of its multiple
dimensions of being and doing. Informed by a biblical perspective,
the book explores the author's personal journey of grandparenting
and includes conversations with a diverse set of other
grandparents. Olson examines biblical examples of grandparenting
and suggests that the grandparent vocation has possibilities that
often go unnoticed. These include care, enjoyment, and response to
issues throughout a grandchild's growth. He also addresses concerns
for our grandchildren's future world, and how grandparents can
engage in mutual conversation about faith, morals, and values in a
changing world. In addition, Olson discusses increasingly common
relationship types such as grandparents serving as primary
caregivers, adults becoming step-grandparents through marriage,
interreligious family systems, and grandparents handling children
with special needs. The book includes questions for personal or
group reflection.
Many grandparents experience a surge of joy with the birth or
adoption of a grandchild. For years afterward, time together is
eagerly coveted, pictures are treasured and displayed, and multiple
gifts along with various kinds of support are gladly provided.
Richard Olson, a retired minister, professor of theology, and
grandparent many times over, presents the unconditional love of a
grandparent as indicative of a vocation, a calling from God. He
explores the vocation of grandparent in all of its multiple
dimensions of being and doing. Informed by a biblical perspective,
the book explores the author's personal journey of grandparenting
and includes conversations with a diverse set of other
grandparents. Olson examines biblical examples of grandparenting
and suggests that the grandparent vocation has possibilities that
often go unnoticed. These include care, enjoyment, and response to
issues throughout a grandchild's growth. He also addresses concerns
for our grandchildren's future world, and how grandparents can
engage in mutual conversation about faith, morals, and values in a
changing world. In addition, Olson discusses increasingly common
relationship types such as grandparents serving as primary
caregivers, adults becoming step-grandparents through marriage,
interreligious family systems, and grandparents handling children
with special needs. The book includes questions for personal or
group reflection.
In changing times, many churches-and their related agencies and
ministries-are shrinking. Often a large portion of those who remain
are older adults. Celebrating the Graying Church suggests that this
is an opportunity for a new and different kind of ministry-a
ministry to, with, and from older adults who may have wisdom to
pass on to the legacy of the future generations. This book offers
opportunities, ideas, and guidance for this new vision and practice
of ministry, while also describing how aging adults in ministry can
support each other and their faith communities.
Today, many churches and their related agencies and ministries are
shrinking. Often a large portion of those who remain are older
adults. Celebrating the Graying Church suggests that this is an
opportunity for a new and different kind of ministry-a ministry to,
with, and from older adults who may have wisdom to pass on to the
legacy of the future generations. This book offers opportunities,
ideas, and guidance for this new vision and practice of ministry,
while also describing how aging adults in ministry can support each
other and their faith communities.
Ministry has never been an easy path, and the challenges of today's
changing church landscape only heighten the stress and burn-out of
congregational leaders. A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a
comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress
and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and
long-time ministers, the book draws on current research and offers
practical and spiritual insights into building and maintaining
personal health and sustaining ministry long term. The book
addresses a wide range of life situations and explores many forms
of self-care, from physical and financial to relational and
spiritual.
Know how to answer those most-asked questionsby using a scriptural
perspective The search for answers remains a valuable catalyst for
the growth of personal faith. Ask Anything: A Pastoral Theology of
Inquiry provides a fresh approach to answering questions of
personal growth, facing problems, and building community. The
questions most asked of today's pastors and pastoral counselors are
answered by integrating psychological with biblical/Christian
perspectives. Jesus' own questions from scripture are presented as
a response to those difficult questions, sparking a self-reflective
personal dialogue that illuminates as well as inspires. As each of
us journeys through life, urgent questions arise even for the most
faithful. Each chapter of Ask Anything: A Pastoral Theology of
Inquiry takes parishioners' most-asked questions about the basic
issues of life, death, and faith, and connects them with Jesus'
questions from scripture, allowing a new depth of introspection and
thought. These questions open a free flow of ideas that refreshes
personal perspectives and leads to a spiritual resolution for the
issue at hand. Jesus' teachings spring to life through the
questions from the gospels and the probing thoughts of contemporary
authors and scholars, stimulating a productive inner dialogue and
positive direction for reflection. Each chapter is carefully
referenced and includes helpful exercises and questions for group
discussion, counseling conversations, or personal contemplation.
Appendixes are included with complete listings of Jesus' questions
from the gospels as well as a complete bibliography to facilitate
further research. Ask Anything: A Pastoral Theology of Inquiry
discusses these questions often asked of pastors: Where do I find
meaning in life? How can I succeed? What can I do to protect my
children? How can I know which leaders to trust? What can I do
about my battle with depression? What can I do about my burnout and
fatigue? How can I know God loves me? What is prayer? What happens
when I pray? Why is my prayer unanswered? Why is there suffering?
Where do I find hope? What happens when I die? What can I do about
the pain of grief? Ask Anything: A Pastoral Theology of Inquiry is
inspiring, eye-opening reading perfect for pastoral and other
Christian counselors, ministers with responsibility for preaching,
and any layperson hoping to gather greater insight into Jesus'
personal answers to their own questions.
Ministry has never been an easy path, and the challenges of today's
changing church landscape only heighten the stress and burn-out of
congregational leaders. A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a
comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress
and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and
long-time ministers, the book draws on current research and offers
practical and spiritual insights into building and maintaining
personal health and sustaining ministry long term. The book
addresses a wide range of life situations and explores many forms
of self-care, from physical and financial to relational and
spiritual.
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