Faith in Conservation

Faith in Conservation
Author: Martin Palmer
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780821355596

This book, arising from over twenty years experience of working with the world's major faiths, draws extensively upon joint World Bank and ARC (Alliance of Religion and Conservation)/WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) projects world wide. It shows, through stories, land management, myths, investment policies, legends, advocacy and celebration, the role the major faiths have, do and can play in making the world a better place. The major faiths are the oldest institutions in the world and have survived essentially because they are constantly evolving and changing. There is much to be learnt by newer institutions such as the World Bank and the multitudes of NGOs about how to remain true to what you believe but change and grow as you develop. The book explores issues of climate change, forestry, asset management, education and biodiversity protection and does so using the techniques of the great faiths storytelling, example and celebration. It reveals a variety of world views and it asks us to see that our personal view may be just one amongst many. The challenge of living with integrity in a pluralist world underlies the book and it offers models of how diversity is crucial in attempting to ensure we have a sustainable world.

A History of the Church in Africa

A History of the Church in Africa
Author: Bengt Sundkler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1268
Release: 2000-05-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521583428

Bengt Sundkler's long-awaited book on African Christian churches will become the standard reference for the subject.

Spiritual Health

Spiritual Health
Author: John W. Fisher
Publisher: UoM Custom Book Centre
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1921775009

As spirituality first appeared in Australian curriculum documents in 1994, it was important to establish how educators thought it related to student well- being. In this research a description and four accounts of spirituality - spiritual rationalism, monism, dualism, and multidimensional unity - were developed from available literature. The literature also revealed four sets of relationships important to spiritual well-being. These were the relationships of a person with themself, others, environment, and Transcendent Other.

Organizational Metaphors

Organizational Metaphors
Author: Robert B. Huizinga
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030417123

This edited volume expands on Morgan's organizational metaphors through the lens of faith to illuminate organizational function. Part I uses metaphor to illustrate dysfunctional organizations, including the impact of dysfunction upon organizational trust, performance, and longevity. Part II examines the progression from a dysfunctional organization to one that exhibits functionality. Finally, the last section discusses healthy organizations. Metaphors used in this book include Pygmalion organizations, organizational zombies, and organizations as vineyards. This book offers new metaphors that can be applied in organizational theory.

Evaluating Employee Performance through Christian Virtues

Evaluating Employee Performance through Christian Virtues
Author: Mihai C. Bocarnea
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319743449

In this book the authors create a statistically validated scale measuring the display of each of the nine fruit of the spirit in employees. The authors will discuss how biblical values are applicable to contemporary organizational leadership and management. These nine virtues span a wide breadth of important personal and organizational attributes including benevolence, affection, gladness, relational harmony, tranquility, perseverance, helpfulness, caring for the welfare of others, adherence to the beliefs and value of others, power used soberly, and mastering one’s desires. While diverse in nature, the list also suggests a holistic development of personal and organizational character. Understanding the manner in which these traits can be measured will be a significant benefit to HRM and HRD scholars conducting research in Christian servant leadership.

A Woman Rides the Beast

A Woman Rides the Beast
Author: Dave Hunt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 582
Release: 1994-08-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1565071999

Are you missing half the story about the last days? Virtually all attention these days is focused on the coming Antichrist—but he is only half the story. Many people are amazed to discover in Revelation 17 that there is also another mysterious character at the heart of prophecy—a woman who rides the beast. Who is this woman? Tradition says she is connected with the church of Rome. But isn’t such a view outdated? After all, today’s Vatican is eager to join hands with Protestants worldwide. “The Catholic church has changed” is what we hear. Or has it? In A Woman Rides the Beast, prophecy expert Dave Hunt sifts through biblical truth and global events to present a well-defined portrait of the woman and her powerful place in the Antichrist’s future empire. Eight remarkable clues in Revelation 17 and 18 prove the woman’s identity beyond any reasonable doubt. A provocative account of what the Bible tells us is to come.

The Green Belt of Europe

The Green Belt of Europe
Author: Andrew Terry
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2006
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9782831709451

The Iron Curtain, running from the Barents Sea to the Black Sea, divided Europe for almost 40 years and no activity was allowed in this "forbidden" zone. When it fell in 1989, it left a strip of land that runs the entire length of Europe and that has remained comparatively undisturbed - a green belt. The Green Belt initiative aims to integrate this entire strip of land with its key habitats and ecological areas as part of an international network of valuable ecosystems. This book provides background information on the initiative, reviews current activities in a number of case studies and looks at how the initiative can fit into current and future global efforts to protect European biodiversity.

The European Dream

The European Dream
Author: Jeremy Rifkin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781585423453

Rifkin delves deeply into the history of Europe--and eventually America--to show how Europeans have succeeded in slowly and steadily developing a more adaptive, sensible way of working and living.