Faith, Formation, and Decision
Faith, Formation, and Decision

Author: James M. Childs

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781451410501

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James Childs's concise and compelling introduction is based on twenty years of teaching and writing in Christian ethics.Illuminating his case with examples from business, medicine, and public policy dilemmas, Childs constructs an original and comprehensive proposal for Christian ethics?"dialogical ethics"?one that resonates well with contemporary concern for character and virtue but is also animated and informed by Christian faith.

Scripture & Discernment
Scripture & Discernment

Author: Luke Timothy Johnson

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 0687012384

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Yet it is not enough for a congregation simply to turn to the Bible when a decision must be reached, for Scripture does not directly address all issues which face the church today, and those it does often reflect greatly differing historical and social contexts than our own. Thus, added to the authority of Scripture in the church's decision making is a process of discernment, in which the members of the community--under the guidance of the Holy Spirit--recall how God has worked in their lives as individuals and as a community and discern together God's direction for the future. Johnson argues that this very pattern of decision making can be found in Scripture itself, notably in one of the central events of the book of Acts.

Prayer
Prayer

Author: Eamon Tobin

Publisher: Beacon

Published: 2016-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781942611882

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Originally published: Liguori, Mo.: Liguori Publications, c1989.

Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us
Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us

Author: Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781574552997

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In this statement, the bishops present a pastoral plan to help Catholics advance in their role as disciples, by awakening a renewal in the ministry of adult faith formation and helping all to grow to the full maturity of Christ.

Faith Formation 4.0
Faith Formation 4.0

Author: Julie Anne Lytle

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2013-03

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0819228311

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Using an ecological approach to study how emerging technologies impact individual and communal formation, Faith Formation 4.0 looks at how our efforts to be story-keepers, story-sharers, and story-makers have evolved over four eras of human communication.Framed by the Great Commission imperative to “make disciples,” this book offers a road map to help leaders develop goals to form, inform, and transform new members, as well as long-time believers, within a faith community. The author successfully illustrates that church success depends not only on knowing the Christian message of God’s enduring love, but also how to use today’s tools appropriately for evangelization and faith formation.

Living Well
Living Well

Author: John Roberto

Publisher: Lifelongfaith Associates

Published: 2009

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780982303108

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This resource presents twelve essential practices for a Christian way of life. Written for adults, parents, and families to use in learning about and living these Christian practices, each chapter presents the Biblical foundation of the Christian practice and a variety of practical suggestions for living it and making it an integral part of everyday life.

Ethics in the Community of Promise
Ethics in the Community of Promise

Author: James M. Childs

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780800637972

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In this excellent and accessibleintroduction, now in a secondedition, Childs helpfully articulatesthe shared features of Christianfaith and shows how that communalcommitment forms our values,character, virtues, and "eagernessto do what is right." Who we areinforms what we choose. Thisdynamic, dialogical basis for ethics isan open framework. Childs applies itto a host of tough, real-life dilemmassuch as affirmative action, end-of-life decisions, medicalethics, truth telling, environmental justice, and war-making. Previously published by Fortress Press in 1992 asFaith, Formation, and Decision, the new edition updatesdiscussions throughout, adds numerous cases andillustrations, adds questions for discussion and items forfurther reading, and contains a new section on courage.

How to Make Great Decisions
How to Make Great Decisions

Author: Mike Schmitz

Publisher: Wellspring

Published: 2019-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781635820669

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Should I buy dark chocolate or milk chocolate? Which college should I attend? Should I be married or single? We face thousands of decisions, big and small, every day. But have you ever felt like you are too busy "discerning" to actually decide? True decision-making is more than just thinking about something . . . decisions involve taking action. YouTube star, Fr. Mike Schmitz, gives you the tools to decide what to do with your life today, tomorrow, and in the future with clarity and confidence. In this little book you will learn to: know when God is speaking, how to recognize the "signs," and make wise decisions for your life. Fate is when you're fixed; you don't have a choice. Destiny is your destination . . . Know your destiny.

What's Your Decision
What's Your Decision

Author: J. Michael Sparough

Publisher: Loyola Press

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0829432981

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Discover a time-tested approach to making good decisions Do I go to graduate school? Whom should I marry? Should I change careers? What do I do with my life now that I'm retired? All of us have important decisions to make—decisions that radically alter our lives. Yet without a sound process in place for making key decisions, we are likely to question whether or not our final decision was a good decision; more to the point, we will never feel fully confident that our decision was what God truly desired for us. What's Your Decision? presents a time-tested, trustworthy approach to decision making based on the insights of Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits and the author of the Spiritual Exercises, one of history's most influential spiritual texts. Throughout this fast-moving and highly practical book, the authors present an "Ignatian toolkit" for making sound choices and provide answers to many common questions such as What's important and what's not when it comes to making choices? Do I trust my gut? What do I really want? Ultimately, What's Your Decision? helps us understand that a God decision always precedes a good decision: When we invite God—who cares deeply about what we do—into the decision-making process, we find the freedom to make the best choice.

Guidelines Christian Education
Guidelines Christian Education

Author: General Board Of Discipleship

Publisher: Cokesbury

Published: 2016-11-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1501830252

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Christian education and formation is a crucial building block for our growth as healthy, mature Christians. There are a number of different small group settings in which Christian formation occurs. Through Christian education, we invite people and communities of faith to be transformed as they are inspired and challenged. As a leader in the ministry of Christian education, you have a vital role to play in the faith development of other members of your congregation. This Guideline is designed to help equip you in leading this ministry group in your congregation. This is one of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2017-2020 that cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church; the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees; and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, Christian Education, age-level ministries, Communications, and more.