Creative Ministry

Creative Ministry
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Publisher : Image
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9780804152068
ISBN-13 : 0804152063
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Creative Ministry by : Henri J. M. Nouwen

Download or read book Creative Ministry written by Henri J. M. Nouwen and published by Image. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Henri Nouwen, the bestselling spiritual writer, every Christian is a minister—trying to live his life in the light of the Gospel. Creative Ministry is a thoughtful examination of the various complex tasks that are part of that way of life.Separate chapters treat each of the five areas that Nouwen considers the primary responsibilities of the minister: teaching, preaching, counseling, organizing, and celebrating. He shows how these main functions are inextricably tied to the minister’s spiritual life and why they must be directed toward a creative dialogue with other Christians if they are to be rewarding. It is also essential, he maintains, that the minister leave himself open, take risks, and “lay down his life for his friends” in order to give new life.“There is today a great hunger for a new spirituality,” observes Nouwen, a hunger that requires new and creative forms of ministry. Citing numerous examples from his rich experience, the author offers practical advice for infusing daily pastoral work with meaning. The result is an insightful presentation and a resonant spiritual guide for every man and woman who wants to be of service.

Soultsunami

Soultsunami
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Publisher : Zondervan
Total Pages : 598
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ISBN-10 : 9780310865537
ISBN-13 : 0310865530
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Soultsunami by : Leonard Sweet

Download or read book Soultsunami written by Leonard Sweet and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road rage, animal rights, cyberporn, crystal healing, doctor-assisted suicide — everywhere we look, the signs all tell us we’re living in a post-Christian culture. Or are we? Leonard Sweet -- cultural historian, preacher, futurist, creatologist, and preeminent thinker -- firmly believes we live today in a pre-Christian society, fraught with challenges, dangers, critical choices, and above all, tremendous potential for the church. The outcome will depend on our response to today’s flood of religious pluralism that threatens to sweep us away. What will we do? Deny the reality of the incoming surge? "Hunker in the bunker," hermetically sealing ourselves in an increasingly out-of-touch church counterculture? Or will we boldly hoist our sails, and -- looking to God for guidance and strength -- move with confidence and purpose over the waves. SoulTsunami is a fascinating, even mind-numbing look at the implications of our changing world for the church in the 21st century. With uncanny wisdom and trademark wit, Leonard Sweet explores ten key "futuribles" (precision guesses that fall short of predictions), expanding on and relating topics ranging from the reentry of theism and spiritual longing in contemporary society, to the impact of modern technology, to the global renaissance, to models for the church to reach people caught in the cultural maelstrom. Here are eye-opening perspectives on the church from within and from without — from its surrounding society.Lively, well-written, and provocative, SoulTsunami is a clarion call for Christians to remove their tunnel-vision glasses and take a good look at the swelling postmodern flood. It also is a voice of encouragement, affirming the church in its role as God’s lifeboat. And it is a passionate, prophetic guide, pointing the way to reach a world swept out to sea.

The Creative Leader

The Creative Leader
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Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9780805431773
ISBN-13 : 0805431772
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Creative Leader by : Ed Young

Download or read book The Creative Leader written by Ed Young and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2006 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young, who leads one of the ten largest churches in the United States, and his ministry team teach the importance of creativity among visionaries and those who benefit from it, detailing how creative pastors, ministries, and churches are made.

Seeking a Sanctuary

Seeking a Sanctuary
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 1043
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ISBN-10 : 9780253347640
ISBN-13 : 0253347645
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Seeking a Sanctuary by : Malcolm Bull

Download or read book Seeking a Sanctuary written by Malcolm Bull and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1043 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a large yet little-known Protestant denomination

Publication

Publication
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1060
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ISBN-10 : OSU:32435059812016
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Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Publication by :

Download or read book Publication written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 1060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Glimpses of Heaven: Lessons on Faith and Hope, Love and Joy

Glimpses of Heaven: Lessons on Faith and Hope, Love and Joy
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Publisher : WestBow Press
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9781449781750
ISBN-13 : 1449781756
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Glimpses of Heaven: Lessons on Faith and Hope, Love and Joy by : Roela Victoria Rivera

Download or read book Glimpses of Heaven: Lessons on Faith and Hope, Love and Joy written by Roela Victoria Rivera and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diaconal minister, author, and creative artist, Roela Victoria Rivera became legally blind in 2004, two years after she had severe illness that left her in a coma for three days and led her to a near-death experience (NDE) which allowed her to see the glory and beauty of heaven. While undergoing eight eye surgeries over a period of eight years, she felt her faith and trust fading away for awhile. However, her deep faith in GOD and fervent prayers have strengthened her belief that GOD has never left her side and is leading her each day with new meaningful plan and purpose for her life. GOD has blessed Roela to see glimpses of heave at three points in her life: when she was ten years old, at age eighteen, and in mid-life which guided her with wisdom and strength, courage and creative power to write this inspirational book with divine guidance from GOD, holy light from Jesus, and inspiration from the Holy Spirit. She will help you see glimpses of heave in many different ways in everyday life. She also wishes to share her creative artworks and the great Lessons of Life she learned from her heavenly visions and from the Scripture. She continues her ministry for GOD's glory through her GraceNotes Creative Ministry and inspirational items she designs to share GOD's Words of love and grace. Roela's physical and spiritual journey is an inspiration to everyone who reads about it in this book. We hope you find it so.

Moving on in Ministry

Moving on in Ministry
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Publisher : Church House Publishing
Total Pages : 185
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ISBN-10 : 9780715143292
ISBN-13 : 0715143298
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Moving on in Ministry by : Tim Ling

Download or read book Moving on in Ministry written by Tim Ling and published by Church House Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the Church of England provides practical resources for clergy as they make changes in their 'careers', very little theological reflection has been done around this subject. Not all change is welcome and driving factors differ from those in secular employment. This important volume explores key questions to consider at points of transition.