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  • Fate Of Communion (Reprinted)

    $31.99

    Foreword by Stanley Hauerwas Current debates over a host of issues, particularly those relating to homosexuality, have left the 70-million-member Anglican Communion straining to understand what it means to be a communion – and even wondering whether life as a communion is possible. In this timely book two priest-scholars, Ephraim Radner and Philip Turner, examine the future of the concept of “communion” as a viable church structure, tracing its historical development as a self-conscious Anglican third way between Protestant congregationalism and Catholic centralism. In examining this essential issue, Radner and Turner relate the specific challenges of the U.S. Episcopal Church to the unity of the worldwide communion, touching on such divisive subjects as the place of Scripture, liberal theology, and episcopal authority. Their discussion is at once measured and impassioned, erudite and practical. Compelling reading for Episcopalians and those in other traditions who are searching for a truly Christian approach to these thorny topics, The Fate of Communion is a forthright, direct examination of a church in turmoil.

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  • Changes : Prayers And Services Honoring Rites Of Passage

    $16.95

    * Fresh liturgical material that addresses a variety of pastoral needs long neglected by the church.
    * The Rite of Passage for Young People and Their Parents provides authorized texts for a service long in popular use in many congregations as a complement to Confirmation.
    * Ideal for family and home use, as well as church use.

    These long-awaited rites have been under discussion by the church for more than six years and have now been authorized for official trial use. Included are pubic rites, together with prayers for individual and family use, for all of the major stages of human development, from early childhood to retirement. In addition, a new collection of prayers and a simple rite for remembering the departed provide an important pastoral resource for human grieving in the weeks and months following the death of a loved one.

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  • Enriching Our Worship 3

    $19.95

    SKU (ISBN): 9780898695397ISBN10: 0898695392Binding: Trade PaperPublished: February 2007Enriching Our Worship # 3Publisher: Church Publishing Inc. Print On Demand Product

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  • Desert Mothers : Spiritual Practices From The Women Of The Wilderness

    $16.95

    Responds to interest in women’s spirituality and writings of early church
    Offers new take on ancient spiritual practices
    Based on solid research, yet accessible to lay readers

    Explores the thinking and spiritual approaches of the Desert Mothers as well as spiritual practices based on their writings.

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  • Destiny Thieves : Defeat Seducing Spirits And Achieve Your Purpose In God (Repri

    $20.00

    This liberating book reveals tactics Satan uses against believers and charges believers with a new level of faith to claim the victorious life God has planned for them.

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  • Can These Bones Live

    $17.99

    Harding refuses to accept “But we’re just a small church” as an excuse for not doing effective ministry. Since his 1998 arrival at Dellrose United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas, membership has grown from 25 to more than 600. The church has matured spiritually and financial as well. Harding attributes the growth to dynamic teaching, fellowship, praise and worship, and the fact everyone can feel the love of God, find the joy of Christ, and experience the power of the Holy Spirit. Dellrose has also been able to develop relevant and meaningful ministries: a youth center that includes a tutoring and mentoring program; a counseling center; and sermons and studies that address the needs of a multi-ethnic, blue-collar working community.

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  • Pentecostal Origins

    $49.99

    Harvey Cox describes Pentecostalism as “the fascinating spiritual child of our time” that has the potential, at the global scale, to contribute to the “reshaping of religion in the twenty-first century.” This study grounds such sentiments by examining at the local scale the origin, development and nature of Pentecostalism in Ireland in its first twenty years. Illustrative, in a paradigmatic way, of how Pentecostalism became established within one region of the British Isles, it sets the story within the wider context of formative influences emanating from America, Europe and in particular, other parts of the British Isles. As a synoptic regional study in Pentecostal history it is the first survey of its kind.

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  • Theology Of The Christian Life In J I Packers Thought

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    J.I. Packer has wielded widespread influence on evangelicalism for more than three decades. This study pursues a nuanced understanding of Packer’s theology of sanctification by tracing the development of his thought, showing how he reflects a particular version of Reformed theology, and examining the unique influence of theological anthropology and theological method on this area of his theology.

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  • Organic God : Lenten Meditations On The Words Of Jesus

    $12.95

    In these Lenten meditations, Kate Moorehead devotes each of the seven weeks to a theme that Jesus addressed frequently, particularly through Earth-centered parables of planting. Each day of the week she explores an aspect of the particular theme. Seeking meaning in the details, the secrets of God’s life with us are revealed to us every day in nature – the icons of God’s presence.

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  • Acceptable Sacrifice

    $24.95

    Here is an oasis in the desert of the Anglican debate about homosexuality. Its mature, intelligent faith might even allow those who disagree to recognize a genuine Christian yearning to love wisely. – Professor David Ford, Cambridge.

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  • Stories : How Mennonites Came To Be

    $18.99

    John D. Roth’s straightforward, accessible narrative invigorates this contemporary introduction to the Mennonite story. Whether readers are new to the Mennonite community or just yearning for a fresh telling of Anabaptist origins, ‘Stories: How Mennonites Came To Be’ will serve as a compact digest of the church’s history for generations to come.

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  • Searching For Sacred Ground

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    Explores the universal search for balance in life, using historical events and people to illustrate the constant tensions between conflict and resolution. On a parrallel story line, the author weaves into this rich tapestry the life of an exceptional man.

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  • Robert D Preus Essays On Justification And The Lutheran Confessions

    $39.99

    The 18 essays in this volume offer a cross-section of Preus’s research and commentary on the doctrine of justification and on the Lutheran Confessions and their application in the life of the church today. Also included in this volume are 4 reflections on the life and ministry of Robert Preus provided by David P. Scaer, John Stephenson, Kurt Marquart and Daniel Preus.

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  • 12 Days Of Christmas

    $13.95

    The twelve days of Christmas run from December 26 to January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany, the date on which we traditionally recall the Magin’s arrival to present gifts to the infant Jesus. For many, the sacred meaning of these days is lost. By Christmas night we are saturated with the holiday hype, overfed with music and food, and maybe quite disappointed that the presents we received have not fulfilled us. Almquist invites readers to go deeper than the tinsel and wrappings to the source of all the good gifts in life: love, forgiveness, joy, hope, and so on. These are gifts that, once unwrapped, will last and satisfy our spiritual cravings.

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  • Transforming Evangelism : The Wesleyan Way Of Sharing Faith

    $14.00

    Traditional views of evangelism are often intimidating and push the limits of personal comfort, leaving the job of reaching out to new and searching Christians for the professionals – the clergy of the church. Knight and Powe show how this basic misunderstanding is contrary to John Wesley’s view of evangelism, which welcomed into the faith, part of the transformation of their lives includes Christ’s teaching, which is to help the evangelized to become welcomed in the faith.

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  • Blessed Is She

    $16.95

    Everyone is happy to see Mary in the creche at Christmastime, but by the time the Magi head back East after the Feast of the Epiphany, Christians of many traditions are often ready to place Mary to the side too. But Timothy Perry presents a Mary who belongs in Lent as much as in Advent, showing what it means to die and live with the crucified and risen Jesus.

    Drawing primarily from the Gospel of Luke, this lovely book of spiritual reflections reveals a Lenten Mary who teaches us about being disciples. The result is a complex, inviting, strong character – a disciple to be emulated by all Christians, especially during this holy season. With a study for each week of Lent, along with questions to ponder, this is a thought-provoking volume for private use or parish study.

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  • Childrens Ministry : Abingdon Press And Church Of The Resurrection Ministry

    $11.99

    The inaugural volume in a brand new series designed to serve all areas of specialized church ministry.

    Recognizing that volunteers are exceptionally busy people who often risk being stretched thin, the book will be the first place to turn to help children’s workers feel empowered, prepare quickly, and get up and running with confidence and creativity. The guide employs eye-catching icons and features that help the reader move directly to practical, fun, inexpensive, yet effective solutions.

    Volunteers and church leaders will receive practical, easy-to-use, clear, and supportive advice on participating in their church’s children’s ministry.

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  • Advent With Evelyn Underhill

    $15.95

    For generations, readers have found in the writings of Evelyn Underhill the guidance to help them deepen their own interior lives in the Christian mystical tradition.

    In this lovely volulme, Anglican author and editor Christopher Webber has carefully selected inspirational passages from Underhill’s most significant works, providing readings for every day of Advent and Christmas – and sharing the timeless treasure of Underhill’s spiritual vision.

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  • Conversations With Scripture The Parables (Student/Study Guide)

    $21.95

    The Conversations with Scriptureseries looks at either individual Biblical books, or as in the case of this latest volume, Biblical topics. The series accessible and non-condescending.The author is an expert in the field and knows how best to study the Parables, which are filled with ambiguity and much room for interpretation. He has organised each chapter by Parable type – such as seeking and growth and left room for activity ideas, such as role-playing, parable writing or music.This book gives the historical and cultural background and will help readers to explore the beauty, richness and joy that the Parables contain.Each book in the series has strong branding and is designed to stand out on the shelf.

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  • Exploring Protestant Traditions

    $42.99

    SKU (ISBN): 9780830828326ISBN10: 083082832XW. David BuschartBinding: Trade PaperPublished: September 2006Publisher: InterVarsity Press Print On Demand Product

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  • Pilgrim Heart : The Way Of Jesus In Everyday Life

    $16.99

    Originally, the faith of Jesus was considered a distinctive way of life rather than a sophisticated theological system. Pilgrim Heart re-imagines discipleship as – first and foremost – a particular way of life guided by a set of simple, but powerful, daily practices known to the earliest disciples and the saints through the ages. These include:

    Friendship
    Sabbath Rest
    Hospitality
    Confession
    Forgiveness
    Listening
    Discernment
    Singing
    Creating
    Telling Stories
    How would this approach to the religion of Jesus change the way we think and live? Pilgrim Heart is an invitation to consider afresh the way of Jesus in light of practices that have proven to transform lives for two thousand years

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  • Manual Minsterial – (Spanish)

    $14.99

    Este es un manual indispensable para pastores y otros que dirigen los servicios y ceremonias en la iglesia. Incluye sugerencias para los planes de los servicios, letaas, musica, y oraciones para la dedicacion de nios, bautizos, bodas, funerales, comision al ministerio, y otros acontecimientos claves en la vida de la iglesia. Cada seccion incluye un breve ensayo que explica una orientacion Anabaptista-Menonita de estos acontecimientos. El libro, una traduccion del manual en ingles, incluye una introduccion por Gilberto Flores que ayuda a la edicion en espaol.

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  • Above All Earthly Powrs

    $33.50

    In our postmodern world, every view has a place at the table but none has the final say. How should the church confess Christ in today’s cultural context?

    Above All Earthly Pow’rs, the fourth and final volume of the series that began in 1993 with No Place for Truth, portrays the West in all its complexity, brilliance, and emptiness. As David F. Wells masterfully depicts it, the postmodern ethos of the West is relativistic, individualistic, therapeutic, and yet remarkably spiritual. Wells shows how this postmodern ethos has incorporated into itself the new religious and cultural relativism, the fear and confusion, that began with the last century’s waves of immigration and have continued apace in recent decades.

    Wells’s book culminates in a critique of contemporary evangelicalism aimed at both unsettling and reinvigorating readers. Churches that market themselves as relevant and palatable to consumption-oriented postmoderns are indeed swelling in size. But they are doing so, Wells contends, at the expense of the truth of the gospel. By placing a premium on marketing rather than truth, the evangelical church is in danger of trading authentic engagement with culture for worldly success.

    Welding extensive cultural analysis with serious theology, Above All Earthly Pow’rs issues a prophetic call that the evangelical church cannot afford to ignore.

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  • Hospitality : The Heart Of Spiritual Direction

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    In this latest addition to the Spiritual Directors International Series, professional spiritual directors and those in formation programs learn to extend traditional forms of hospitality by living out its deeper meaning as they explore ways in which the spirit of hospitality enriches the spiritual direction experience.

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  • Book Of Common Prayer Standard Edition

    $20.00

    The 1662 Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Anglican Church and is used daily in churches and homes throughout the world. Its phrases and vocabulary are widely admired and have made a major contribution to the English language.
    The Standard Edition is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse. The imitation leather and real leather bindings make excellent gifts to mark special occasions. Each is bound with a ribbon marker and comes with a set of presentation pages in a slipcase. The hardcover books are economically priced and sturdy enough for regular congregational use.

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  • Book Of Common Prayer Standard Edition

    $20.00

    The 1662 Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Anglican Church and is used daily in churches and homes throughout the world. Its phrases and vocabulary are widely admired and have made a major contribution to the English language.
    The Standard Edition is small enough to fit in a pocket or purse. The imitation leather and real leather bindings make excellent gifts to mark special occasions. Each is bound with a ribbon marker and comes with a set of presentation pages in a slipcase. The hardcover books are economically priced and sturdy enough for regular congregational use.

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  • Burial Of The Dead

    $12.95

    Combines The Burial of the Dead Service with the Service of Holy Eucharist according to Rites I and II

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  • Confessing Faith

    $5.00

    This brief, accessible guide for confirmation in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) examines the process of confirmation, what it means, and its ongoing importance in the church. This essential resource, which includes discussion and reflection questions at the end of chapters, is perfect for individual or group study. It is ideal for all those being confirmed, parents, and all those assisting individuals who are being confirmed.

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  • Story Of Evangelism

    $38.99

    In this new history of evangelism, Tuttle examines the broad sweep of the church’s witness to the gospel from a truly global and inclusive perspective. The familiar figures are all here: Paul, Patrick, Boniface, Columba, Luther, Wesley, Carey, and the like. Yet Tuttle knows that the story of the church’s ministry of evangelism has been a worldwide endeavor dependent on women as well as men, and lesser-known figures as well as famous ones. He organizes his material into particular historical periods or moments, each one by way of three perspectives – the cultural forces establishing the need for evangelism; the evangelist in particular; the impact the evangelist had within that particular period.

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  • Following Francis : The Franciscan Way For Everyone

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    In this book, Susan Pitchford tells her own story of the Franciscan life, as a member of the Third Order, founded by Francis himself so that people from all walks of life can follow the saint’s ideal, without leaving their homes or occupations. Pitchford learned that the Franciscan tradition isn’t the exclusive possession of monks cloistered in a monastery, but a spiritual path for ordinary people living in the twenty-first century.

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  • Confronted By God

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    Unique collection of writings capture Verna Dozier’s wit and wisdom. Many have never before appeared in print. Includes a short biography of her life, and chapters of writings that move chronologically through her life, education, and dual career – teaching English literature and teaching the Bible – both of which were shaped by a single set of values. Includes her approach to studying Scripture, her challenge to the church, and questions of ambiguity, morality, and faith.

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  • Polity Practice And The Mission Of The United Methodist Church 2006

    $31.99

    “Commissioned by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for use in United Methodist doctrine/polity/history courses.” This in-depth analysis of the connection between United Methodist polity and theology addresses ways in which historical developments have shaped–and continue to shape–the organization of the church.
    This revised edition incorporates the actions of The United Methodist General Conference, 2004. The book discusses continuing reforms of the church’s plan for baptism and church membership, as well as the emergence of deacon’s orders and other changes to ordained ministry procedures. The text is now cross-referenced to the Book of Discipline, 2004, including the revised order of disciplinary chapters and paragraph numbering. Denominational statistics are updated, along with references to recent works on The United Methodist Church and American religious life

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  • Himnario Selecciones – (Spanish)

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    This collection is an inexpensive, words-only edition of favorite hymns and songs from El Himnario, together with translations of other hymns that are familiar to Hispanic congregations.

    The full-music edition of El Himnario was an ecumenical project sponsored by the Episcopal Church and several other mainline denominations. It is available for use by musicians who accompany worship.

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  • At Home In The World

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    From informal version of the Rule of St. Benedict to Twelve-Step groups and Weight Watchers, the basic human need for guidance and structure in the quest for wholeness is palpable and real. Out of her long experience as a spiritual director, mentor, and teacher, Margaret Guenther offers a warm and sensible guide for the “rest of us” – singles, couples, parents, extended families, members of churches – to create a helpful and balanced rule of life to help us in our search for faith.

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  • Celebrating Our Call

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    Throughout 2005-2006 various events have been and will be held to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the ordination of women in the Presbyterian Church as ministers of the Word and Sacrament, as well as seventy-five years of their ordination as elders and one hundred years as deacons. In this collection of insightful essays, well-known women from across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) reflect on their personal journeys of ordination as church leaders. Contributors include Joanna M. Adams; Susan R. Andrews; Deborah A. Block; Cynthia M. Campbell; Marj Carpenter; Choi, Moon Young; Melva Wilson Costen; Roberta Hestenes; Jane Parker Huber; Marian McClure; Ofelia Miriam Ortega; Jean Marie Peacock; Barbara A. Roche; and Letty M. Russell. This historically significant book is ideal for clergy, educators, and church leaders and is the perfect resource for church libraries.

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  • Presbyterians Being Reformed

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    Beginning with the motto “The Church Reformed and Always Being Reformed,” thirteen Presbyterian leaders and representatives of a number of different groups across the theological spectrum offer their reflections on the current state of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and what the denomination needs today. The book presents various viewpoints, values, and commitments found throughout the denomination. Opening essays by Robert H. Bullock Jr. and Anna Case-Winters orient the volume. Ideal for individual as well as group study, the book includes discussion and reflection questions at the end of the chapters. Contributors include Fahed Abu-Akel, Scott D. Anderson, Jerry Andrews, Susan Andrews, John Buchanan, Jack Haberer, William Stacy Johnson, Curtis A. Jones, Richard Ray, Laird J. Stuart, Michael Walker, Barbara G. Wheeler, and Parker T. Williamson.

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  • 5 Keys For Church Leaders

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    A no-nonsense guide to church leadership and parish development. The book examines the five aspects of congregational life that are key to the development and growth of strong congregations.

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  • Winning On Purpose

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    Using an innovative sports analogy, John Kaiser provides proven biblical principles of leadership to help board members, pastors, lay leaders, denominational executives, consultants, and dedicated church members succeed in their respective missions. He also discusses how these strategies can be tailored to fit the requirements of specific denominations.

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  • Life And Ministry Of William Booth

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    Throughout his life, William Booth sought to minster to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine, founded and organized the world-wide mission still known as The Salvation Army. Booth’s focus on the poor and marginalized comes directly from his theological convictions and his relationship with the Methodist movement in Great Britain, particularly his understanding of John Wesley’s doctrine of sanctification and emphasis on social activism. This grounding was the matrix from which Booth transformed his world.

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  • God Of Our Mothers (Student/Study Guide)

    $26.95

    Here’s a new kind of Bible study: a lively, deep, personal look at some of the Old Testament’s most powerful – and intriguing – women. From Sarah, who was unafraid to nudge God into action; to Hagar, whose courage and passion founded a nation; to Judith, a woman and warrior whose faith saved God’s people, readers will examine the stories of biblical women up close and personal. As they begin to read between the lines, readers will learn to use Bible stories to throw light on the stories of their own lives.

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  • Remember The Future

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    A primer for churches on sound asset managment by an Episcopal priest and Controller of the Dioceses of New York.

    Remember the Future is a result of years of hands-on consulting work with struggling congregations by Jerry Keucher, who served on the staff of the Diocese of New York for 13 years. Keucher notes that many, if not most, congregations in mainline churches have declined in the past forty years and that this shrinkage in numbers “has deeply affected the psyches” of congregational leaders. Using a positive tone and attitude to help congregations imagine health instead of decline, Keucher offers clear, step-by-step methods and advice on analyzing and managing all aspects of congregational assets.

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  • Doing Holy Business

    $24.95

    This resource will appeal to those who subscribe to Vestry Paper as a convenient reference. For those in the church who do not subscribe, or perhaps do not know the publication, this book will be a helpful compilation of expert advice – a gathering in one place of useful “tips” on church management.

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  • 40 Days : The Daily Office For Lent

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    Take on a discipline of structured daily prayer for Lent.

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  • Cost Of Certainty

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    The Cost of Certainty explores a fundamental ambiguity in mainstream Christian teaching: although the church claims that God’s love is unconditional, he only accepts those who believe in Jesus Christ and have repented of their sins. This gospel of conditional love breeds anxiety and polarization.

    Young shows how this demeans the true message of the gospels. He argues for the recovery of a spirituality of uncertainty and unconditional love as a basis for a renewal of contemporary Christian faith and practice.

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  • Scriptural Exposition Of The Baptist Catechism

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    The recent reprint of The Baptist Catechism has given families and study classes a helpful tool for memorizing the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Now, a hidden jewel, Benjamin Beddome’s ‘A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism,’ takes its place alongside the Catechism to give much needed assistance to the same families and classes. Beddome shows how the doctrines contained in the Catechism are founded upon Scripture, and explains them for all to understand.

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  • Dream Of God

    $19.95

    Re-awaken your sense of calling and your desire for truth.
    A classic book by this contemporary prophet who has touched lives and transformed hearts with her books, preaching, teaching, and lay group work. Through adept storytelling and Bible study, she reawakens our sense of calling, reminding us of God’s dream for us: not merely to worship Jesus but to follow Him.

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  • Why Havent You Left

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    As a missionary in the Sudan, amid unrest and war following Sudanese independence, Nikkel wrote these quasi-public letters-missionary epistles-to his friends and supporters back home in the US. These letters present a vivid picture of daily struggle in a impoverished, war-torn, but lavishly beautiful country.

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  • Holy Hospitality : Worhsip And The Baptismal Covenant

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    What does it really mean to “proclaim the good news of God in Christ” and to “continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?” These promises from the baptismal rite of the Book of Common Prayer have become very familiar to most Episcopalians, but they have yet to be fully lived out in most congregations. In this lively and accessible guide, Clayton Morris argues that everyone present on Sunday mornings has a ministry of hospitality, coming together in a proclamation of welcome to all.

    Praise for Holy Hospitality
    “For some, Holy Hospitality will raise eyebrows, and for others it will bring a sigh of relief. Morris has named the elephant in the worship space and recognized that its tail and trunk extend into daily life. He does not give the answers but pointedly asks congregational leaders to contextualize worship in terms of mission and ministry. It is well worth reading and reflecting upon by persons who are seeking to embody the fullness of the gospel imbedded in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer or its equivalent books in Lutheran, Presbyterian, United Methodist, and other churches.”
    –The Rev. Daniel Benedict, retired Worship Resources Director, General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church

    “Holy Hospitality is an excellent primer for those who are just beginning liturgical leadership and is full of wisdom and friendly reminders for those who have been at it for a while. Everyone involved in parish worship–presiders, deacons, musicians, altar guilds, ushers, worship committee members–will profit from the rich experience that Dr. Morris brings to bear.”
    –The Right Rev. J. Neil Alexander, Episcopal Bishop of Atlanta

    “Holy Hospitality sets the stage for a renewed conversation about worship and how people are drawn into God?s own mission. Though written from an Anglican perspective, the shape and content of this book invites worship planners from other traditions into the dialogue, the hospitable back and forth of feeding and being fed.”
    –The Rev. Michael Burk, Ph. D., Executive for Worship, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

    “Clayton Morris has crafted a useful and very thoughtful handbook and guide to congregations intending to enhance the welcome they offer newcomers. The theology offered here, always mindful of matters of justice, has a hospitable baptismal heart.”
    –The Rev. William Seth Adams, B.D., Ph.D., retired Professor of Liturgics, Episcopal Seminary o

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  • Praying : The Rituals Of Faith

    $24.95

    SKU (ISBN): 9781596270169ISBN10: 1596270160Lucinda MoserBinding: Trade PaperPublished: November 2005Faith In The Neighborhood # 2Publisher: Seabury Books Print On Demand Product

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  • Wisdom From Above

    $35.00

    Sergei Bulgakov, born in Russia in 1871, was one of the principal Eastern theologians of the twentieth century. At the age of thirty he was appointed professor of political economy at the University of Kiev. After a crisis of faith, Bulgakov declared himself an unbeliever in 1888, but in a slow process he moved from Marxism to Idealism, and then from Idealism to a rediscovered Orthodoxy. By the time of the two Revolutions of 1917, Bulgakov was one of the best known Orthodox theologians in Russia. In 1918 he was ordained priest, and fled Moscow in danger of imminent arrest. Arriving in Paris in 1925 he was to live and work there until his death in 1944, his life inextricably bound up with the Russian theological institute, Saint-Serge, of which he was a founder member and subsequent professor, rector and dean. In this timely work, Aidan Nichols introduces the life and work of Bulgakov and provides a systematic presentation of his dogmatic theology. ‘The present book has appeared at exactly the right moment. Alike in Russia and in the West, we are witnessing a veritable “Bulgakov renaissance” . . . this is the first comprehensive and systematic survey of his theology in English.’ Bishop Kallistos of Diokleia ‘As research on Bulgakov by Catholics and Protestants as well as Orthodox grows in volume, it is a great help to have this authoritative, comprehensive guide. I hope it will encourage further study and assimilation of one of the most searching and moving as well as one of the most complex of modern theological minds.’ Dr Rowan Williams, Archibshop of Canterbury Aidan Nichols, OP, is an English Dominican of Blackfriars, Cambridge. He has written thirty books, chiefly on aspects of Catholic theology and theological history, but also on Eastern Orthodoxy and Anglicanism.

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