books about: evangelization

books about: evangelization

books:

Evangelization

From Maintenance to Mission: Evangelization and the Revitalization of the Parish

Robert S. Rivers

Paulist Press, 2005

Maintenance to Mission
Terrific book which tells it like it is in a non-judgemental style. It gives parishes a goal to work toward so that the routine "irritations" become secondary to the real mission of the Church.

A Force in the Earth: The Move of the Holy Spirit in World Evangelization

David Shibley

Charisma House, 1997

A Force in the Earth
WOW!! This book will make every believer want to consider what their true mission in life is!! I highly recommend it.

Evangelization and Religious Freedom: Ad Gentes, Dignitatis Humanae (Rediscovering the Vatican II)
Stephen B. Bevans, Jeffrey Gros

Paulist Press, 2009

Good News, Bad News: Evangelization, Conversion and the Crisis of Faith

C. John, III McCloskey, Russell Shaw

Ignatius Press, 2007

The call of the laity
Drawing on his vast pastoral experience, including his time as Director of the Catholic Information Center in downtown DC from 1998 to 2004, Father McCloskey has distilled in this book (written together with Russell Shaw) some pointed reflections on how best to serve ...

Reclaim the Fire: A Parish Guide to Evangelization

Martin W. Pable

Ave Maria Press, 2002

Especially recommended reading for Catholic activists
Reclaim The Fire: A Parish Guide To Evangelization by Martin W. Pable (Retreat Director, St. Anthony Retreat Center, Marathon, Wisconsin) is a straightforward, "reader friendly" guide to bringing new life and followers into the Catholic parish. Individual chapters ...

Catholic for a Reason III: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass (Catholic for a Reason)

Emmaus Road Publishing, 2006

Much needed
Today the number of Catholics that do no go to mass, or do not have a clear idea why go to mass at all, is immense. Catholic for a reason is an excellent tool in helping those Catholics to come to know and love the Faith they received at baptism. Great book!

Announcing the Reign of God: Evangelization and the Subversive Memory of Jesus

Mortimer Arias

Academic Renewal Press, 2001

a classic!
(Methodist) Bishop Arias gives us what is probably the most important treatment of the subject in the last 50 years! He demonstrates the crucial relevance of Jesus' core teaching for the manner and aim of the church's mission. This is indispensable for those seeking a ...

How Not to Share Your Faith: The Seven Deadly Sins of Apologetics

Mark Brumley

Catholic Answers, 2006

Good intentions aren't always enough. . .
There are plenty of well-intentioned people who want to stand up for what they believe and to defend their faith. They most especially want to bring others to the truth. This is a good and loving thing to do. But good intentions are not enough. There are ways that work ...

The Great Commission: Models of Evangelization in American Catholicism

Timothy E. Byerley

Paulist Press, 2008

Especially recommended for seminary, parish, and church school Catholic Theology reference collections
An exploration of traditional practices can breath new life into a withering view. In "The Great Commission: Models of Evangelization in American Catholicism", author Timothy E. Byerley (who is a priest of the Diocese of Camden and the pastor of St. John Vianney Church ...

Another Jesus: The eucharist christ and the new evangelization
Roger Oakland

Lighthouse Trails Publishing, 2007

The Second Wave: Hispanic Ministry and the Evangelization of Cultures (Isaac Hecker Studies)
Allan Figueroa Deck

Paulist Press, 1989

A critical overview of Hispanic ministry in the United States, its major issues and implications of this increasingly important area of concern for the U.S. Church and society.

New Directions in Mission and Evangelization 3: Faith and Culture (New Directions in Mission and ...

Orbis Books, 1999

An Outstanding Resource
This represents the third editorial compilation of the team made up of the Lutheran James Scherer and Roman Catholic Stephen Bevans. The focus of this volume is to bring together the best and most trend-setting thinking in the area of contextualization, or, the ...

Parishes That Excel: Models of Excellence in Ministry, Education, & Evangelization
Patrick Brennan

Crossroad Publishing Company, 1992

Here are true stories of innovatice ministry to foster the creative imagination of readers of every denomination--parishes that are reaching out to youth and young adults, fostering small communities, revitalizing adult education, reconciling inactive members, and much more.

Re-Imagining Evangelization: Toward the Reign of God and the Communal Parish
Patrick J. Brennan

The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1995

Evangelization literature, in the past, has been filled with dreams and ideals but few practical steps. This book takes pastoral leaders through the actual steps that a faith community must take to transform vision into conversion. Here is a proven process for refounding the church in community, enabling the empowered, and reaching out to people ...

Evangelii Nuntiandi / On Evangelization in the Modern World

Pope Paul VI

Pauline Books & Media, 1976

WE MUST PRACTICE WHAT WE PREACH TO THE ULTIMATE CONSEQUENCES, AS DID CHRIST FOR US
This landmark Pastoral Exhortation from His Holiness the humble intellectual Pope Paul VI regarding our requirement to preach and practice the Good News of Jesus Christ grows more timely as time passes, now some 31 years. Hopefully, we may soon catch up in time to its ...