For the Common Good
For the Common Good

Author: Christine Harman

Publisher: Upper Room Books

Published: 2021-07-01

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 0881779601

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For the Common Good reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others. Examining key passages in Paul's writings, author Christine Harman leads readers through a personal spiritual gift assessment. She names 25 distinct spiritual gifts—such as discernment, hospitality, compassion, evangelism, or music—and helps people explore scripture references on each one. After identifying their particular gifts, clergy and laypeople will learn how to apply them for the good of their church, community, and the world. This book is ideal for both group study and self-discovery. The book also includes suggestions for how to build a ministry team based on the gifts of each individual. This book is the text for a Lay Servant Ministries advanced course on spiritual gifts. It also can be used for a small-group study.

Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration
Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration

Author: James D. Berkley

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 0801068142

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This revised and expanded edition of a proven ministry resource contains new contributions from Leith Anderson, Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Luis Palau, John Ortberg, Aubrey Malphurs, and many others.

The Church Leader's Counseling Resource Book
The Church Leader's Counseling Resource Book

Author: Cynthia Franklin Ph.D.

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 019983153X

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This all-in-one guide is designed to better equip clergy and the church leaders to meet their congregations' needs in a spiritually grounded and scientifically sound manner. Succinct, easy-to-read chapters summarize all a pastor needs to know about a given problem area, including its signs or symptoms, questions to ask, effective helping skills, and, most importantly, when to refer to a mental health professional. Synthesizing what research says about treatment approaches for mental health issues, this user-friendly reference is filled with guidelines, case scenarios, key points to remember, resources for further help, advice on integrating scripture and theology with the best available research, and tips on partnering with others to provide the best possible care for each church member. Each chapter is designed for quick lookup by problem area, empowering church leaders to understand and help meet the challenges facing the children, adults, families, and communities that they serve.

Rector Transitions
Rector Transitions

Author: Van Sheets

Publisher: Vts Press

Published: 2018-09-20

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780692125137

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Rector Transitions is the only book about Episcopal church transitions written from a lay leader's perspective. It is an invaluable, practical, and Spirit-guided road map that will help you to discern God's vision for your church and to find and establish a strong partnership with the new rector who will join you. With a foreword by The Right Reverend Frank Griswold, 25th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, this book is a call to spiritual leadership and discernment.

Religious Leadership
Religious Leadership

Author: Sharon Henderson Callahan

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2013-05-20

Total Pages: 825

ISBN-13: 1506354904

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This 2-volume set within The SAGE Reference Series on Leadership tackles issues relevant to leadership in the realm of religion. It explores such themes as the contexts in which religious leaders move, leadership in communities of faith, leadership as taught in theological education and training, religious leadership impacting social change and social justice, and more. Topics are examined from multiple perspectives, traditions, and faiths. Features & Benefits: By focusing on key topics with 100 brief chapters, we provide students with more depth than typically found in encyclopedia entries but with less jargon or density than the typical journal article or research handbook chapter. Signed chapters are written in language and style that is broadly accessible. Each chapter is followed by a brief bibliography and further readings to guide students to sources for more in-depth exploration in their research journeys. A detailed index, cross-references between chapters, and an online version enhance accessibility for today′s student audience.

Essential Worship
Essential Worship

Author: Greg Scheer

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1493405446

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An Essential Guide to Understanding and Leading Worship Worship leaders are adrift in a sea of worship resources, but, incredibly, no single book provides a simple introduction to worship and worship leading. Essential Worship is a concise, easy-to-read primer on the basics of worship theology and practice. Each concept is introduced clearly and concisely. Diagrams, charts, and bulleted lists make the information easy to digest. And preparation and reflection questions help readers apply the material to their own church context. Whether one is a beginner or an experienced worship leader, readers from all traditions will find in this resource a solid foundation for future success. It is particularly well-suited for the first-time worship or praise band leader, as well as for pastors who want to be more intentional about the music in their services.

A Lay Minister's Guide to the Book of Common Prayer
A Lay Minister's Guide to the Book of Common Prayer

Author: Clifford W. Atkinson

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 1988-05-01

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 0819224707

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Deepen the lay minister's knowledge of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the various duties of this ministry with this guidebook to lay participation in the Eucharist and Offices of the Church.

Pastor and People
Pastor and People

Author:

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780806646510

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Insights on aspects of the relationship between pastor and congregation. A guide for those who tend the relationship-- pastors, councils, committees focused on mutual ministry, parish relations, personnel issues, and finances.

Shaping the Prayers of the People
Shaping the Prayers of the People

Author: Samuel Wells

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2014-06-16

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1467440671

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This book offers a model of profound and accessible congregational prayer. At once inspirational and practical, it will empower and equip laypeople and clergy alike to offer heartfelt, informed, and appropriate prayers on behalf of the people of God. As Samuel Wells and Abigail Kocher say, "Interceding in public worship is a duty. This book is intended to make it a joy." Shaping the Prayers of the People begins by considering what public prayer is and offering practical guidelines for avoiding common pitfalls. It explores prayer as an integral part of worship and discusses the language we need (and don't need) to address God. Significantly, the book also provides an array of example prayers along with commentary.