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Author : Eric H. F. Law
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (141 download)
Download or read book The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb: A Spirituality for Leadership in written by Eric H. F. Law and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Eric H F Law
Publisher : Chalice Press
ISBN 13 : 082724259X
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (272 download)
Download or read book The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb written by Eric H F Law and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking work explores how certain cultures consciously and unconsciously dominate in multicultural situations and what can be done about it.
Author : Joyce Ann Mercer
Publisher : Chalice Press
ISBN 13 : 0827242611
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (272 download)
Download or read book Welcoming Children written by Joyce Ann Mercer and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops a theology of childhood both from a theoretical basis in biblical theology (especially the gospel of Mark) and practical experience in children and youth ministry. Mercer builds on classical theologians such as Augustine, Calvin, Barth, and Rahner as well as modern feminist theologians such as Brock and Russell. She gains insights from pastoral theologians such as Capps and Couture and from contemporary cultural criticism. Mercer challenges approaches to educational and liturgical practices with children in congregations that segregate children from the rest of the church and its key practices of service, mission, worship, care, and learning. She reframes ministries with children as processes through which the church as a "community of practice" forms children into an alternative identity that resists surrounding consumerist culture and walks in the ways of Jesus. This book offers strategies for educational practices with children in congregations as it seeks to address the question, "What might educational practices that welcome children and contribute to their flourishing look like in the context of a faith community where children's learning happens in collaboration with experienced practitioners of faith?" Outlining a feminist practical theology of childhood, it explores five basic theological claims: (1) children as gifts and parenting as a religious practice of stewardship; (2) welcoming those who welcome and care for children; (3) children as already fully human; (4) children as part of the purposes of God; and (5) acknowledging and transforming the sufferings of children.
Author : Rev. Dr. F. Lee Jones
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1453548378
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (535 download)
Download or read book Pastoral Leadership Skills for the Multicultural, Multiethnic Church: written by Rev. Dr. F. Lee Jones and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-08-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church leaders have attempted acclimation of Cambodian-Americans into their American Baptist church and leadership yet challenges loom relative to skill requirements, decision-making styles and processes. Since many churches have been so richly blessed with cultural diversity, the following leadership skills, talents and abilities to ensure each culture is sensitized to these requirements are listed below. Multicultural leaders should have the: 1. Ability to analyze cultural and ethnic groups and their various needs for security 2. Ability to identify cultural and ethnic group needs for belonging 3. Ability to select an appropriate response to ensure cultural and ethnic groups needs for significance 4. Ability to assess the success of the plan(s) to ensure the result of fulfilling the purposes God has for the lives of all cultural and ethnic groups to achieve their levels of self-actualization. Pastoral leadership skills for multicultural, multi-ethnic churches should ensure cultural differences are learned, respected, embraced and eventually celebrated. Pastors are granted authority but power is maintained when decisions are made in participation with diaconate and/or laity. Rev. Dr. F.Lee Jones interviewed a cross-section of twelve church and potential members through questionnaires. This project is a compilation and analysis of those responses which articulate the challenges, and rewards, of being open to all of Gods children. Dr. Jones has successfully transferred his secular leadership abilities into the pastoral role of church administration. He understands how to be a non-anxious presence in a crisis, as well as be a pastors pastor in his ministry to other clergy.
Author : Gil W. Stafford
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1566994489
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (669 download)
Download or read book When Leadership and Spiritual Direction Meet written by Gil W. Stafford and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern church leaders need to cultivate innovative and creative leadership skills, as they navigate today’s post-Christian world, and as their congregations look to them for insight and guidance. Gil Stafford takes a fresh look at this vital need, drawing upon his experience as a college coach, university president, and parish priest, and interweaving them with ancient spiritual practices found within the discipline of spiritual direction. Personal anecdotes help the reader envision their own life-transforming pilgrimage, as they develop into the type of adaptive leader that churches need in today’s rapidly changing world. This book challenges church leaders to foster sacred safe space, holy listening, silence, and wisdom storytelling, in order to create a discerning church community. These techniques of spiritual direction can be applied to every aspect of the church, from small group studies to conducting parish business. Gradually the leader will be able to delegate some of his responsibilities to the congregation, liberating them to be leaders, and rescuing him from trying to be all things to all people.
Author : Lilya Wagner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471754242
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)
Download or read book Leading Up written by Lilya Wagner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-10-27 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundraisers at all levels discover the art of leading up Fundraisers know that in order to be successful in their demanding profession, they have to get things done. And to get things done, they need to exercise leadership from whatever rank or position they hold--often from the middle. This concept is called "leading up." Recognizing that all fundraisers must be leaders, Leading Up teaches professionals the skills and traits they need to be successful in their philanthropic roles. Leading Up centers around author Lilya Wagner's unique model, which exemplifies the concept of leading up. Here, fundraisers will discover: how to get things done when they're not in charge; how to motivate others when they don't have formal authority; how to convince or persuade their colleagues and superiors about their need for action and involvement; and how to lead when they're not recognized leaders by virtue of power or position. Focusing on problem-solving concepts, Leading Up is packed with thought provoking questions, exercises, and practical application steps that allow professionals to practice and implement the principles they've just learned. The book also includes inspirational quotes on leadership from recognized and successful professionals and leaders. Leadership qualities have to be learned and practiced by all who wish to achieve success in fundraising, whether boss or not. Leading Up provides readers with the groundwork they need to not only build up their causes and organizations, but also influence a professional field that is still developing.
Author : Curtiss Paul DeYoung
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195177527
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (775 download)
Download or read book United by Faith written by Curtiss Paul DeYoung and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an argument for multiracial Christian congregations in breaking down racial barriers in the United States.
Author : Kathleen Garces-Foley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195311086
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Crossing the Ethnic Divide written by Kathleen Garces-Foley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-02-22 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathleen Garces-Foley challenges the accepted wisdom and puts forth an alternative hypothesis about the role of a multi-cultural ideology in integrating a range of ethnic and generational groups.
Author : Beverly A. Thompson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498271537
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)
Download or read book Ready to Lead written by Beverly A. Thompson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes the difference between those who aspire to lead and those who actually do it? What does anyone need to know about themselves and others, in order to be ready to lead? How might society benefit from persons who give time and energy to learn the skills of leadership readiness? This book offers a lifelong resource for persons committed to improving their own personal effectiveness as a key step toward leading--in whatever the context, at whatever level. The concepts and terms in this book become tools that strengthen self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Exercises at the end of each chapter stimulate real-life learning, as one practices specific skills that create confidence in being "ready to lead."
Author : Richard Bass
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1566997070
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (669 download)
Download or read book www.congregationalresources.org written by Richard Bass and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-12-30 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ever-increasing number of resources compete for the attention of congregational leaders. With a seemingly endless number of choices, finding the best resource on a particular topic for a specific congregation is an often daunting challenge. www.congregationalresources.org, is an invaluable companion to the groundbreaking online version of Alban Institute’s and Indianapolis Center for Congregation’s jointly researched and produced Congregational Resource Guide, launched in 2001 and accessed by thousands of seekers each week. The book conveniently and cogently puts the rich array of important resources into context by examining in depth, the key books, organizations, Web sites, and people that will help leaders gain an understanding of important issues facing their congregations. The book features ten overviews of important topics by widely recognized experts in their fields, including Amy Sherman on Community Ministry, Tom Fischer on Congregational Health, Lee Ramsey on Preaching, Paul Chaffee on Leadership, John Janka on Evaluation, and Jean Trumbauer on Lay Ministry. Each essay is accompanied by an annotated list of selected resources for researching further information. Helpful guides for using these valuable resources to promote and encourage congregational understanding and transformation are also included.
Author : Mike Slaughter
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1501823434
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Down to Earth Leader Guide written by Mike Slaughter and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing in all the vast, created universe could prepare us for God coming down as a helpless infant, or for Jesus the son of God intentionally positioning himself as a mere servant, identifying with the lowest of lows. It's enough to confound the mind, to make the heart contrite. This Advent, God’s great surprise changes everything. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the 4-week study for Advent, including session plans and discussion questions, as well as multiple format options.
Author : Daniel L. Prechtel
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0819227730
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (192 download)
Download or read book Where Two or Three Are Gathered written by Daniel L. Prechtel and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much has been written about the practice of one-to-one spiritual directions, but much less about small group communities that offer in-depth mutual spiritual support and guidance to its members. But small groups are most likely the more usual setting for spiritual companionship and have strong biblical, theological and historical foundation in the Christian tradition. This book offers a detailed presentation of ten small group models, plus guidance in group leadership dynamics. It also presents material related to group retreat work, spiritual guidance with organizations and peer supervision/consultation model for supporting leaders of spiritual companionship groups and retreats. Church leaders, spiritual directors and educators are looking for the kinds of resources this book provides to assist them in understanding and leading groups and retreats.
Author : C. Michael Hawn
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780802809834
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (98 download)
Download or read book Gather Into One written by C. Michael Hawn and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: valuable gift from other cultures to our own 7 sung prayers that can broaden the ways we pray and sing together in corporate worship. His extensive research leads to some intriguing proposals, with Hawn encouraging diverse expressions of worship, endorsing the church musician as a worship 3enlivener,4 and making a case for 3polyrhythmic worship4 in our churches. A unique resource, Gather into One demonstrates the spiritual riches to be gained through multicultural worship and makes a
Author : Curtiss Paul DeYoung
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532683383
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)
Download or read book Reconciliation written by Curtiss Paul DeYoung and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rather than settling for cheap shortcuts to harmony, Curtiss Paul DeYoung invites us to embrace a costly reconciliation. Reconciliation: God’s Timeless Call to Justice, Healing, and Transformation describes what is essential for engaging in the process of costly reconciliation: taking responsibility, seeking forgiveness, repairing the wrong, healing the soul, and creating new ways of relating. Chapters close with a set of study-guide questions for readers who seek a concise, lay-oriented articulation of the biblical mandate for reconciliation across racial, gender, and class lines. This is the 2019 reprint edition of Reconciliation: Our Greatest Challenge—Our Only Hope.
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Publisher : Upper Room Books
ISBN 13 : 0881778613
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (817 download)
Download or read book Job Descriptions and Leadership Training in the United Methodist Church 2017-2020 written by and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new version of Job Descriptions differs from previous editions, including format and design changes. Each job description includes this information: Result Expected Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications Helpful for This Position Responsibilities Support to Expect from the Congregation Getting Started People and Agencies That Can Help Resources for Help In addition to individual positions within congregational life, the book explores biblical roots and dimensions of leader development. It includes new thinking based on field research and training leaders in a variety of settings. Purchasers receive permission to reproduce individual job description pages for use in church workshops
Author : Anthony J. Gittins
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814647391
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)
Download or read book The Way of Discipleship written by Anthony J. Gittins and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vatican II’s famous declaration that "the church on earth is by its very nature missionary” has often been taken out of context and used to support all manner of church initiatives. But, the conclusion of the statement—"since . . . it has its origin in the mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit"—is of monumental importance. In The Way of Discipleship, theologian Anthony Gittins describes the eternal mission of the Trinity, historically brought "down to earth" in the ministry of Jesus, and then continued to the ends of the earth by those called and sent as disciples throughout future generations. Gittins explains that Christian discipleship must be the living out of Jesus' own example in many different times and places. He encourages people of all ages to follow the invitation of Jesus to be missionary disciples. The Way of Discipleship explores several New Testament examples of Jesus' call and commissioning, distills the principles involved, and then recontextualizes the stories so that they pose a direct challenge to disciples today. In this way, Gittins builds up a picture both of "the Way" of Jesus himself, and of the way in which today's disciples can loyally follow his call to mission.
Author : Una Jones
Publisher : Upper Room Books
ISBN 13 : 0835818039
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (358 download)
Download or read book A Mission Journey written by Una Jones and published by Upper Room Books. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook encourages short-term mission volunteers to reflect on the reasons why they engage in mission and how they plan and prepare to be more intentional. It helps volunteers shape the stories of their mission experiences in a way that enhances their personal and spiritual journeys.
