The Seminary As A Christian Community
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| Author | : David Mathis |
| Publisher | : Crossway |
| Total Pages | : 82 |
| Release | : 2014-01-31 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1433540339 |
Seminary is dangerous. Really dangerous. The hard truth is that many seminarians enter pastoral ministry feeling drained, disillusioned, and dissatisfied. But the problem isn't with the faculty or the material. Rather, the most perilous danger to the soul of the pastor-in-training is the sin residing deep within his own heart. Drawing on their years of pastoral ministry and seminary experience, David Mathis and Jonathan Parnell take a refreshingly honest look at this oft-neglected—yet all too common—experience, offering real-world advice for students eager to survive seminary with their faith intact. In seven short but challenging chapters, the authors remind readers of the foundational role of the gospel in the life of ministry, equipping them with the keys to grow in their faith while making the most of their education.
| Author | : Stanley Hauerwas |
| Publisher | : SCM Press |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2013-02-11 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0334047854 |
In 2001 Stanley Hauerwas was voted 'America's best theologian' by "Time Magazine". Here are Hauerwas' long-awaited memoirs. A loving, hard-working, godly couple has long been denied a family of their own. Finally, the wife makes a deal with God: if he blesses her with a child, she will dedicate that child to God's service. The result of that prayer was the birth of an influential - some say prophetic - voice. Surprisingly, this is not the biblical story of Samuel but the account of Stanley Hauerwas, one of today's leading theologians in the church and the academy. The story of Hauerwas' journey into Christian discipleship is captivating and inspiring. With genuine humility, he describes his intellectual struggles with faith, how he has dealt with the reality of marriage to a mentally ill partner, and the gift of friendships that have influenced his character. Throughout the narrative shines Hauerwas' conviction that the tale of his life is worth telling only because of the greater Christian story providing foundation and direction for his own.
| Author | : National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.: Special Committee on Theological Education; Division of Overseas Ministries |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1967 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Nathan Busenitz |
| Publisher | : Harvest House Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2022-03-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0736986332 |
“Welcome to our peaceful protest.” In the spring of 2020, government mandates forced churches across North America to close their doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As societal fear and unrest increased, Christians were forced to grapple with how God wanted them to respond to these state-imposed restrictions. After all, didn’t the closure of churches pose a serious threat in a time when people needed spiritual direction more than ever? God vs. Government follows two churches’ courageous decisions to reopen despite orders to remain closed. Guided by the command in Hebrews 10:25 that churches not forsake meeting together, pastors John MacArthur and James Coates led their congregations to return to in-person meetings—and were swiftly met by unsympathetic governing authorities ready to shut them down again. The ensuing legal battles raised important questions about religious freedom, and more importantly, illuminated what it looks like to take a stand when Christ and compliance collide. How do we react with wisdom and discernment when the state encroaches upon the church? God vs. Government tells two incredible accounts that affirm our need to be faithful to the Lord’s commands no matter the circumstances.
| Author | : Boyung Lee |
| Publisher | : Presbyterian Publishing Corp |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 2013-11-11 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1611643678 |
In this helpful book, Boyung Lee offers an encouraging vision of the mainline church's future. Lee grapples with some of the greatest challenges facing the mainline church, offering compelling responses to recurring questions: What does faithfulness to the gospel look like in this changing world? What is our distinctive voice in the larger society? How does theological education have to change if it is to serve the needs of a new century? Lee argues that the church's future is a promising one if the church can offer a richer and deeper definition of community--one that moves beyond the excessive individualism of western culture and that helps mainline Christians understand their solidarity with one another and with all of God's people. Lee further explores the crucial role of faith formation at the congregational and seminary levels. More than mere schooling, theological education must engage all aspects of educators' and students' lives to prepare seminarians for the challenges that lie ahead. While not dismissing the mainline church's challenges, Lee offers congregational leaders and seminary educators a vision of a church transformed for the 21st century.
| Author | : Julie A. Gorman |
| Publisher | : Baker Books |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2002-06-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 158558553X |
Over the past thirty years there has been a boom in small groups, both in society at large and within the church. From Bible studies to MOPS to Alcoholics Anonymous, it is estimated that four out of ten Americans belong to a small group that meets regularly for the care and support of its members. But are these groups creating true, biblical community, or do they settle for self-focus and personal gain? Julie Gorman has studied small groups for decades and presents her analysis, insights, and suggestions in Community That Is Christian, an essential resource for building community in church-based small groups. This comprehensive book serves both as a text for those who equip leaders or lead small groups and as an interactive manual for small-group members, helping them transform their relationships into Christ-centered community. The book begins with biblical support for coming together, contrasting it with our often individualistic mind-set that undermines community. Gorman then sets forth the goals of community and describes the process of transformation. She draws from extensive research to address the why and the how of small-group ministry, giving special attention to gender and cultural distinctions. Community That Is Christian provides readers with charts, discussion questions, and inventories to further help them establish community within their small groups.
| Author | : National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Division of Overseas Ministries. Committee on Theological Education |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 27 |
| Release | : 1967 |
| Genre | : Christian life |
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| Author | : Joseph H. Hellerman |
| Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0805447792 |
A study of the early Christian church in the Mediterranean region and its emphasis on collective good over individual desire clarifies much about what is wrong with the American church today.
| Author | : Robert H. Thune |
| Publisher | : New Growth Press |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2016-03-16 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 194257262X |
Biblical church leadership requires more than good management principles or theological knowledge; it calls for deep, personal roots in the gospel. Gospel Eldership is a ten-lesson workbook to help pastors develop elders who are strong in the gospel and able to apply it to the real-time needs of the church.
| Author | : David B. Barrett |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 860 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : |
The expanded, updated edition of a classic reference source--the comprehensive survey of the status of thje world's largest religion in 238 countries. Many tables, charts, diagrams, maps, photographs, and a rich text present a unmatched look at 33,800 Christian denominations, 12,000 dioceses, 5,000 missions, and other groups--all -set against a detailed historical, political, social, cultural, demographic, background.
