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Shopping for Church

Author : Peter DeHaan
Publisher : Rock Rooster Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Shopping for Church written by Peter DeHaan and published by Rock Rooster Books. This book was released on 2023-05-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who would have thought finding a church home could be so hard? Peter and his wife have a strong marriage. But when it comes time to find a new church after they move, their differences couldn’t be more pronounced. At first, their aim is straightforward. He’ll write a book about the churches they visit. She’ll choose the one they’ll embrace as their new spiritual family. It sounds like a simple plan, but this Christian couple soon discovers their quest for a home church is far more difficult. An entertaining, poignant memoir for Christian believers, SHOPPING FOR CHURCH will give you fresh insight into the state of the American congregation in an ever-changing world. This authentic read is part of the Visiting Churches Series by acclaimed Christian author Peter DeHaan. These books take you behind the scenes into congregations that are far different than your own … and some that feel just like the church you grew up in. If you’re a spiritual lurker curious about what goes on beneath the steeples of America’s churches, a seasoned church member looking for some fresh insight, or a pastor trying to engage newcomers, this book is for you. Buy SHOPPING FOR CHURCH today for an impactful spiritual read that is guaranteed to make you reflect on the places, people, and gatherings we call church.

Shopping

Author : Michelle A. Gonzalez
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 145141479X
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Shopping written by Michelle A. Gonzalez and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could be more mundane or less religious than shopping? Yet shopping asks us to choose our values and weigh the good in everyday terms. It also brings us instantly in contact with the myriad relationships and labor of people all over the world who have grown, harvested, or crafted the food, clothes, and other items with which we sustain and adorn our lives. Michelle Gonzalez, whose work on spirituality has lifted up the life practices of Latina women, explores the rich material on economic activity and relationships in the Christian tradition and the larger pertinence of our actions in an era of globalized economic interconnection. Shopping focuses on the practice of shopping and its relationship to Christian spirituality and asks: How does Christian justice and solidarity play a role in the ways in which we value and spend our money? Can shopping be a Christian act? Can it be sinful?

Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces

Author : Jon Pahl
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725224658
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces written by Jon Pahl and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2008-12-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian historian Sidney Mead has observed: "In America space has played the part that time has played in older cultures of the world." In Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces, Jon Pahl examines this provocative statement in conversation with what he calls the "spatial character" of American theology. He argues that places are always imaginatively constructed by the human beings who inhabit them. Sometimes this spatial theology works to our benefit; other times it poses spiritual risks. What happens when our banal "clothing of the sacred" violates our genuine need for comfort and intimacy? Or when we remember that the fleeting pleasures of a shopping trip or a Disneyland escape are designed to fill someone else's pocket rather than the spiritual emptiness in our own hearts? Pahl develops several ways to "clothe the divine from within the Christian tradition." He introduces a theology of place that reveals aspects of God's character through biblical metaphors drawn from physical spaces, such as the true vine, the rock, and the living water. Accessible and thought provoking, this enlightening book provides a better grasp of our particularly American way of lending religious significance to spaces of all kinds.

Shopping for Time (Redesign)

Author : Carolyn Mahaney
Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433581574
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Shopping for Time (Redesign) written by Carolyn Mahaney and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Joy and Fulfillment in All God Has Called You To Do Overwhelmed. Miserable. Exhausted. These are the words that women often use to describe their busy lifestyles. How can you keep up with all the demands of work, family, and ministry? Carolyn Mahaney and her three daughters offer biblical hope to women who truly desire to glorify God with their time. These authors present five key practices to help you see that you really can do all that God has called you to do— finding joy, peace, and rest in the One who has designed every season of your life.

Shopping for God

Author : James B. Twitchell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9781416545729
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Shopping for God written by James B. Twitchell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-09-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not so long ago religion was a personal matter that was seldom discussed in public. No longer. Today religion is everywhere, from books to movies to television to the internet-to say nothing about politics. Now religion is marketed and advertised like any other product or service. How did this happen? And what does it mean for religion and for our culture? Just as we shop for goods and services, we shop for church. A couple of generations ago Americans remained in the faith they were born into. Today, many Americans change their denomination or religion, sometimes several times. Churches that know how to appeal to those shopping for God are thriving. Think megachurches. Churches that don't know how to do this or don't bother are fading away. Think mainline Protestant churches. Religion is now celebrated and shown off like a fashion accessory. We can wear our religious affiliation like a designer logo. But, says James Twitchell, this isn't because Americans are undergoing another Great Awakening; rather, it's a sign that religion providers-that is, churches-have learned how to market themselves. There is more competition among churches than ever in our history. Filling the pew is an exercise in salesmanship, and as with any marketing campaign, it requires establishing a brand identity. Successful pastors ("pastorpreneurs," Twitchell calls them) know how to speak the language of Madison Avenue as well as the language of the Bible. In this witty, engaging book, Twitchell describes his own experiences trying out different churches to discover who knows how to "do church" well. He takes readers into the land of karaoke Christianity, where old-style contemplative sedate religion has been transformed into a public, interactive event with giant-screen televisions, generic iconography (when there is any at all), and ample parking. Rarely has America's religious culture been examined so perceptively and so entertainingly. Shopping for God does for religion what Fast Food Nation has done for food.

Church Shopping in the Bay Area

Author : Barbara Stevenson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781570612336
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Church Shopping in the Bay Area written by Barbara Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somebody say, Amen! Here is a guide for the Bay Area unchurched to over 400 congregations in San Francisco, Alameda, and San Mateo Counties. Stevenson demystifies the process of looking at churches (how to begin your search, figure out what is important to you) and offers tips to make first visits easier to handle (how to dress, when to kneel, what to do with the hymnal, your seatmates). Filled with intelligence, kindness, and humor, this wonderful book will help heathens find their spiritual way in a region brimming with diversity and variety in its churches.

Church Shopping

Author : James T. Reuteler, Ph.d.
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781545063668
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Church Shopping written by James T. Reuteler, Ph.d. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-02 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nine questions are raised for those who are shopping for a new church.

Shopping for Church

Author : Peter DeHaan
Publisher : Rock Rooster Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (88 download)

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Church Shopping

Author : Nicholson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Church Shopping written by Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tried-and-true practical advice for finding a good church." "An easy-to-read handbook for the prospective church member." With hundreds of denominations and thousands of churches, it's a complicated and confusing world out there! In Church Shopping, Travis Nicholson shares a clear and simple strategy to find a great church and thrive in your faith. In this book, you will learn: - Why church involvement is important to spiritual health (pg. 18) - The three most effective methods for finding a new church (pg. 37) - The six traits of cults and how to avoid them (pg. 77) - How to make friends at a new church (pg. 88) - How to overcome burnout, exhaustion, and church hurt (pg. 93) Whether you're a first-time church shopper or a mature Christian in a season of transition, this book contains incredible advice that you can use immediately to change your life for the better.

Shop Window, Flagship, Common Ground

Author : Judith A. Muskett
Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334058430
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Shop Window, Flagship, Common Ground written by Judith A. Muskett and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2019-11-30 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Shop-window, flagship, common ground’ views the rich ministry and innovative mission of cathedrals through the novel lens of metaphor; and it offers comparative insights on cathedrals and cathedral-like churches.

A Church for the 21st Century

Author : Leith Anderson
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441263071
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book A Church for the 21st Century written by Leith Anderson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 1992-07-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Dying for Change, a book on how to bring change to a local church to meet the challenges of a changing society.

How to Shop for a Church

Author : Douglas Michael Husen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781427634153
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book How to Shop for a Church written by Douglas Michael Husen and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Enemy Next Door

Author : Robert L. Boyer
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462813402
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book The Enemy Next Door written by Robert L. Boyer and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert L. Boyer is a native Detroiter. After serving in the United States Army for two years, he was honorably discharged, but was notified that he had been laid off from his job as a city bus driver. He was soon recalled to work, but in the sanitation department. Boyer saw this as an opportunity to enroll in night school at Highland Park Junior College in order to better himself. He soon transferred to Wayne State University where he acquired a bachelor?s degree in sociology, with which he began a career in social casework. He went on to earn his master?s degree from the college of education. He changed careers and went to work for General Motors where he was employed for nearly twenty-seven years. He retired as manager of Southeast Michigan Regional Benefit Centers. He is a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Detroit where he teaches Sunday school and serves on the Board of Trustees.

The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism

Author : Linda L. Lowry
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483368963
Total Pages : 2878 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism written by Linda L. Lowry and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 2878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a global and multidisciplinary approach, The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism brings together a team of international scholars to examine the travel and tourism industry, which is expected to grow at an annual rate of four percent for the next decade. In more than 500 entries spanning four comprehensive volumes, the Encyclopedia examines the business of tourism around the world paying particular attention to the social, economic, environmental, and policy issues at play. The book examines global, regional, national, and local issues including transportation, infrastructure, the environment, and business promotion. By looking at travel trends and countries large and small, the Encyclopedia analyses a wide variety of challenges and opportunities facing the industry. In taking a comprehensive and global approach, the Encyclopedia approaches the field of travel and tourism through the numerous disciplines it reaches, including the traditional tourism administration curriculum within schools of business and management, economics, public policy, as well as social science disciplines such as the anthropology and sociology. Key features include: More than 500 entries authored and signed by key academics in the field Entries on individual countries that details the health of the tourism industry, policy and planning approaches, promotion efforts, and primary tourism draws. Additional entries look at major cities and popular destinations Coverage of travel trends such as culinary tourism, wine tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, geotourism, slow tourism, heritage and cultural-based tourism, sustainable tourism, and recreation-based tourism Cross-references and further readings A Reader’s Guide grouping articles by disciplinary areas and broad themes

The Churchman

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 868 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Churchman written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Year without a Purchase

Author : Scott Dannemiller
Publisher : Presbyterian Publishing Corp
ISBN 13 : 1611646111
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book The Year without a Purchase written by Scott Dannemiller and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Year without a Purchase is the story of one family's quest to stop shopping and start connecting. Scott Dannemiller and his wife, Gabby, are former missionaries who served in Guatemala. Ten years removed from their vow of simple living, they found themselves on a never-ending treadmill of consumption where each purchase created a desire for more and never led to true satisfaction. The difference between needs and wants had grown very fuzzy, and making that distinction clear again would require drastic action: no nonessential purchases for a whole year. No clothes, no books, no new toys for the kids. If they couldn't eat it or use it up within a year (toilet paper and shampoo, for example), they wouldn't buy it. Filled with humorous wit, curious statistics, and poignant conclusions, the book examines modern America's spending habits and chronicles the highs and lows of dropping out of our consumer culture. As the family bypasses the checkout line to wrestle with the challenges of gift giving, child rearing, and keeping up with the Joneses, they discover important truths about human nature and the secret to finding true joy. The Year without a Purchase offers valuable food for thought for anyone who has ever wanted to reduce stress by shopping less and living more.

Thrift Store Saints

Author : Jane Knuth
Publisher : Loyola Press
ISBN 13 : 0829433155
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (294 download)

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Download or read book Thrift Store Saints written by Jane Knuth and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First place winner for "Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith" from the Catholic Press Association! Thrift Store Saints is a collection of true stories based on Jane Knuth’s experiences serving the poor at a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in the inner city of Kalamazoo, Michigan. At the outset of the book, Knuth is a reluctant new volunteer at the store, sharing that her middle-class, suburban, church-going background has not prepared her well for this kind of work. By the end of the book, Knuth has undergone a transformation of sorts, and neither she nor we can ever view the poor in the same way again. Knuth’s transformation is rooted in the prevailing message of Thrift Store Saints: When we serve the poor, they end up helping us as much as we help them. Throughout the book we are introduced to new “saints,” as Knuth thoughtfully, at times humorously, describes how her encounters with the poorest people led her to the greatest riches of God’s grace. Thrift Store Saints makes clear that it doesn’t require heroic Mother Teresa-types to make a difference with the poor, and it even more powerfully shows us that working with them is not gloomy, depressing work. Knuth’s moving stories demonstrate the profound joy any of us can experience when we see serving the poor not as social work, but as a spiritual path that leads us to the heart of Jesus.