The Teaching Elder

The Teaching Elder
Author: William MACCLURE (Presbyterian Minister, of Londonderry.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1858
Genre:
ISBN:

The Presbyterian Deacon

The Presbyterian Deacon
Author: Earl S. Johnson
Publisher: Presbyterian Publishing Corp
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2022-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1646982754

Updated 2022 Edition In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion of women and offers innovative ways to incorporate the ministry of deacons into the larger ministry of the church. Fully revised based on the new Form of Government of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this book is invaluable for new deacons preparing for their roles, while also helping pastors and leaders who are training prospective deacons.

Clergy Renewal

Clergy Renewal
Author: Richard Bullock
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2000-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 156699487X

Planned time away from the parish for study, rest, and spiritual renewal can be beneficial-and often necessary-for any pastor, as well as for the congregation. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition of Alban’s popular Sabbatical Planning for Clergy and Congregations, Bullock and Bruesehoff provide the definitive guide to putting together refreshing pastoral sabbaticals that can help keep ministry vital and growing for the long term

The Funeral

The Funeral
Author: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1986-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664240349

This liturgical resource will help guide pastors and other church workers as they help church members through the bereavement process. The Presbyterian Supplemental Liturgical Resource (SLT) series includes liturgies that were used on a trial basis in preparation for the development of the Book of Common Worship. Though superseded by the Book of Common Worship, SLR resources remain valuable, both for the variety of liturgical texts they contain and for the commentary on the text, which contains rich historical, theological, and practical background.

The Presbyterian Handbook

The Presbyterian Handbook
Author: Geneva Press
Publisher: Geneva Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664502881

Adapted from "The Lutheran Handbook," this resource offers a combination of reliable historical and theological information alongside some fun facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. (Church Life)

Islamic Schooling in the West

Islamic Schooling in the West
Author: Mohamad Abdalla
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2018-05-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3319736124

This book presents the views of leading scholars, academics, and educators on the renewal of Islamic schools in the Western context. The book argues that as Islamic schools in Western contexts have negotiated the establishment phase they must next embrace a period of renewal. Renewal relates to a purposeful synthesis of the tradition with contemporary educational practice and greater emphasis on empirical research substantiating best practices in Islamic schools. This renewal must reflect teaching and learning practices consistent with an Islamic worldview and pedagogy. It should also inform, among other aspects, classroom management models, and relevant and contextual Islamic and Arabic studies. This book acquaints the reader with contemporary challenges and opportunities in Islamic schools in the Western context with a focus on Australia.

The Companion to the Book of Common Worship

The Companion to the Book of Common Worship
Author: Peter C. Bower
Publisher: Geneva Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664502324

Published during the tenth anniversary of the Book of Common Worship (1993), The Companion to the Book of Common Worship is a practical guide, answering questions such as how do I use the Book of Common Worship to its fullest advantage? and how can the Book of Common Worship form a congregation into a community that glorifies and enjoys God?