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Doorways to the Soul: 52 Wisdom Tales from Around the World
Pilgrim Press, 1998
Great source for telling tales
+ No Locks On These Doors
+ LOOKING FOR GOOD WISDOM TALES
+ An opportunity to read and share international wisdom.
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Dynamics of Church Finance, The (Ministry Dynamics for a New Century)
James D. Berkley
Baker Books, 2000
An Easy Introduction
The Dynamics of Church Finance is a quick but solid introduction. The book is light on theology and heavy on practical advice. So, if you are looking for a serious theology of money, look elsewhere. However, this short book does explain all the other financial topics that serious stewardship ...
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The Pastoral Care of Children (Haworth Religion and Mental Health.) (Haworth Religion and Mental Health.)
Daniel Grossoehme
Routledge, 1999
Pastoral Care for Children
I am just ordering this book to read, but I welcome writing a critical review. It has been highly recommended me to me by the Chaplain of a major hospital who uses it with children. I am especially looking forward to receiving insight from the section on psychological needs of children who are ...
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Modern Christian Thought, Volume II: The Twentieth Century (2nd Edition)
James C. Livingston, Francis Schussler Fiorenza, ...
Prentice Hall, 1999
A must have for theology students
+ Two criticisms
+ Vital reference, fundamental history of christian thought
If you are a student of theology, or just happen to be interested in theology, YOU MUST HAVE THIS BOOK! I own a number of books that offer introductions to modern theologians, but none of them are as good as this one. First of all, it's readable. The articles, while thorough, help put very ...
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The Pastor As Religious Educator
Rober L. Browning
Religious Education Press, 1988
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The Ministry Marathon: Caring for Yourself While You Care for the People of God
Tim Wright, Lori Woods
Abingdon Press, 1999
Energizing!
This book could not have been written at a better time for clergy. Demands are high at home, at church and in the community. Tim Wright's call for us to look at our ministry over the long haul rather the short sprint has been transformational for me. I'm not a runner, but I wanted to buy a ...
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From Beginning to End
Robert Fulghum
Ivy Books, 1996
For the stories and the attitude...
+ Absolutely Wonderful!
+ Fantastic Book!
+ Great analysis of rituals in our lives
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Modern Christian Thought, Volume I: The Enlightenment and the Nineteenth Century (2nd Edition)
James C. Livingston
Prentice Hall, 1996
A must have for theology students
+ Two criticisms
+ Vital reference, fundamental history of christian thought
If you are a student of theology, or just happen to be interested in theology, YOU MUST HAVE THIS BOOK! I own a number of books that offer introductions to modern theologians, but none of them are as good as this one. First of all, it's readable. The articles, while thorough, help put very ...
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Living with Paradox: Religious Leadership and the Genius of Double Vision
Newton Malony
Jossey-Bass, 1998
Hard to Categorize Except as "Good"
+ A Must Read for Every Minister
In "Living with Paradox," H. Newton Malony seeks to take religious leaders from "the tyranny of the OR to the genius of the AND." He explores eight paradoxes of religious organizations and religious leadership. The table of contents gives a sense of the book's scope: 1. Religious leadership and ...
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Open Secrets: A Memoir of Faith and Discovery
Richard Lischer
Broadway, 2002
An Honest Inside Look at Ministry and a Congregation
+ Touching to the soul
+ Fish out of water . . .
+ the life of the average pastor
+ No more secrets
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Creative Styles of Preaching
Mark Barger Elliott
Westminster John Knox Press, 2000
Historical Resources for Creative Preaching
+ Unique Resources for Creative Preaching
This first book of Mark Barger Elliott grabbed my full attention when I saw his variety of unique resources for creating sermons. As an experienced Pastoral Care Chaplain, preaching does not lie within my primary responsibilities. Yet I am always on the look-out to discover new approaches and ...
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Pastoral Care With Children in Crisis
Andrew D. Lester
Westminster John Knox Press, 1985
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Premarital Guidance (Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling)
Charles W. Taylor
Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1999
Table of Contents
+ A Solid Introduction
Introduction Chapter 1 -- Four Aspects of Premarital Guidance (1. Religious marital preparation; 2. Couples' issues and tasks: Getting a blessing, Leaving, and Cleaving; 3. Pastoral Resources: the pastoral person, Scripture, Christian tradition, contemporary theology and ethics, covenant ...
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Sacred Origins of Profound Things: The Stories Behind the Rites and Rituals of the World's Religions
Charles Panati
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1996
Great Book!!!!
+ Sacred Origins of Profound Things
+ Concise and entertaining
+ Another one to add to the collection
+ A Very Interesting Book
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The Routledge Historical Atlas of Religion in America (Routledge Atlases of American History)
Brett E. Carroll
Routledge, 2000
Very Comprehensive
+ Provides a focus on the history and geographic development
This atlas is very comprehensive and contains colour maps showing the religious composition of the various regions of the United States from the pre-colonial days down to the present. The atlas is also very useful for those who are interested in the emigration of the various ethnic groups to ...
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