Protestant Theological Education in America

Protestant Theological Education in America
Author: Heather F. Day
Publisher: [Chicago] : American Theological Library Association ; Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 536
Release: 1985
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

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Faithful and Fractured

Faithful and Fractured
Author: Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493410733

Clergy suffer from certain health issues at a rate higher than the general population. Why are pastors in such poor health? And what can be done to help them step into the abundant life God desires for them? Although anecdotal observations about poor clergy health abound, concrete data from multiple sources supporting this claim hasn't been made accessible--until now. Duke's Clergy Health Initiative (CHI), a major, decade-long research project, provides a true picture of the clergy health crisis over time and demonstrates that improving the health of pastors is possible. Bringing together the best in social science and medical research, this book quantifies the poor health of clergy with theological engagement. Although the study focused on United Methodist ministers, the authors interpret CHI's groundbreaking data for a broad ecumenical readership. In addition to physical health, the book examines mental health and spiritual well-being, and suggests that increasing positive mental health may prevent future physical and mental health problems for clergy. Concrete suggestions tailored to clergy are woven throughout the book.

Confessing the Gospel

Confessing the Gospel
Author: Samuel H. Nafzger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780758651860

This modern dogmatics text is invaluable for Lutheran pastors, teachers, professors and Christians who desire to arrive at a deeper understanding of the Lutheran confession of the faith.

A Handbook for Seminary Presidents

A Handbook for Seminary Presidents
Author: G. Douglass Lewis
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2006-06-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802833977

There are now over 250 theological seminaries in the United States and Canada. Leading these diverse institutions is a difficult task that combines elements of executive management, academic prowess, master storytelling, and spiritual discipline. Apart from informal mentoring relationships, however, there has been no resource specifically designed to impart collected presidential wisdom. Douglass Lewis, Lovett Weems, and the four dozen other presidential contributors to this volume -- a project of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada -- together possess hundreds of years of combined experience in institutional leadership. They pass along sage advice on everything from boards and enrollment to facilities and institutional advancement, with special discussions of women in leadership, Canadian schools, and the challenges of university-based programs. Any person in administration at a seminary recognizes that leadership in theological education presents a unique set of challenges. "A Handbook for Seminary Presidents" aims to make this task easier and more fulfilling not only for the presidents themselves but also for deans, faculty, support staff, and all who seek to effectively prepare the next generation of Christian leaders. Contributors: Daniel Aleshire Harold W. Attridge Albert Aymer Rebekah Burch Basinger Michael Battle Maxine Beach Charles E. Bouchard C. Samuel Calian Cynthia Campbell John Canary Robert Cooley Vincent Cushing Marvin Dewey David Draper Ward Ewing Frederick J. Finks Dorcas Gordon Thomas Graves Heidi Hadsell Adolf Hansen Martha Horne James Hudnut-Beumler ByronKlaus Christa Klein Steven Land Robert Landrebe Robert F. Leavitt G. Douglass Lewis David Maldonado Kevin Mannoia David McAllister-Wilson William McKinney Laura Mendenhall Ron Mercier Donn Morgan Richard J. Mouw David Neelands Anthony Ruger Donald Senior Jean Stairs Brian Stiller Susan Thistlethwaite David L. Tiede Timothy Weber Kent M. Weeks Louis Weeks Lovett H. Weems Jr. Edward Wheeler Craig Williford Wilson Yates

Collaborative Practical Theology

Collaborative Practical Theology
Author: Henk de Roest
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2019-10-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004413235

In Collaborative Practical Theology, Henk de Roest documents and analyses research on Christian practices as it can be conducted by academic practical theologians in collaboration with practitioners of different kinds in Christian practices all around the world.