Four Seasons Of Ministry

Author : Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566995276

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Four Seasons of Ministry by Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly Pdf

Ministers often find themselves caught in the day-to-day pressures of leading a congregation and yearn to experience the unfolding of their professional lives from a larger perspective. Four Seasons of Ministry serves as a guide for what you will find on your ministerial journey and gives meaning to the routine and repetitive tasks of ministry. Authors Bruce G. and Katherine Gould Epperly, each of whom has over 25 years of experience in various pastoral roles, invite clergy to see their ministries in the present as part of a life-long adventure in companionship with God, their loved ones, and their congregations. There is a time and a season to every ministry. Healthy and vital pastors look for the signs of the times and the gifts of each swiftly passing season, but they also take responsibility for engaging the creative opportunities of each season of ministry. Those who listen well to the gentle rhythm of God moving through their lives and the responsibilities and challenges that attend the passing of the years, vocationally as well as chronologically, will be amazed at the beauty and truth that shapes and characterizes the development of their ministries.

Author : Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly
Publisher : Alban Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1566993660

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Four Seasons of Ministry by Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly Pdf

Ministers often find themselves caught in the day-to-day pressures of leading a congregation and yearn to experience the unfolding of their professional lives from a larger perspective. Four Seasons of Ministry serves as a guide for what you will find on your ministerial journey and gives meaning to the routine and repetitive tasks of ministry. Authors Bruce G. and Katherine Gould Epperly, each of whom has over 25 years of experience in various pastoral roles, invite clergy to see their ministries in the present as part of a life-long adventure in companionship with God, their loved ones, and their congregations. There is a time and a season to every ministry. Healthy and vital pastors look for the signs of the times and the gifts of each swiftly passing season, but they also take responsibility for engaging the creative opportunities of each season of ministry. Those who listen well to the gentle rhythm of God moving through their lives and the responsibilities and challenges that attend the passing of the years, vocationally as well as chronologically, will be amazed at the beauty and truth that shapes and characterizes the development of their ministries.

Author : Richard Blackaby
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590529423

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The Seasons of God by Richard Blackaby Pdf

What season of life are you in? Each of us goes through periods of life that have a certain character—a few months or a few years, good times or difficult circumstances, times of brilliant joy or periods of dark clouds. Often we say, “It’s just the season of life I’m in.” But did you know that just as God has purposes for the seasons of nature, he also uses seasons in your life to grow you, work with you, and talk to you? Richard Blackaby explains in The Seasons of God how understanding the principles of the seasons can offer us hope, direction, insight, and intimacy with God himself. It’s a thoughtful exploration of God’s patterns at work in our lives—how His will is being carried out in the best way…at the best time. Your plans, your relationships, your career, your ministry—all have their unique God-intended moment. God’s Word expresses it this way: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” So what’s your season of life? And what is God telling you through the season you’re in?

Author : Lois Evans
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802484208

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Seasons of a Woman's Life by Lois Evans Pdf

Are you afraid that . . you'll never reach the end of dirty diapers? You'll never be free of carpool duty? Your teenager's rebellion will never end? The empty nest is just a little too empty? Fear not, seasons change. You blink twice and find yourself in another situation. Maybe longing for the "old days" or maybe grateful for the freshness of a new season. But like it or not, the seasons will come, each in its sequence and each in its own time. Using lively examples from her own life and those of other women - including Esther - Lois Evans challenges you to to discover the purpose of your life and to depend on Him as He teaches the lessons of each season. In this book, you will find helpful priniciples, recognize familiar emotions, and take to heart encouraging promises from the pages of God's Word. In this edition a new chapter on the grandparenting season has been added. And to help you dig deeper - whether alone or with friends - chapter study questions are included.

Author : D. Previn Carr
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798887937878

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When It Is Your Season, It Is Your Season by D. Previn Carr Pdf

When it is time for God to execute the plan He has for your life, He will orchestrate events, move circumstances, and implore people to act and to align with the plan He has for your life. There is a destiny that God has for you, and He is making sure that every event, every circumstance, every situation, and everyone involved in your life are all working together so that when it is all said and done, you will be exactly what God wants you to be. This book gives you a picture that while Jesse and his sons were at the party that God told Samuel put together, David was out in the field tending to his father's sheep. Jesse proudly brought his seven sons before Samuel in hopes that one of them would be chosen as the next king of Israel. Samuel looked at each one of his seven sons, and even though they fit the external profile of a king, God told Samuel that the external appearance was not what identified them as king. There was one more--the eighth son--that has the internal approval to be king. The one who was rejected was now the one who had to be retrieved as the candidate for the anointed presence of God. David represented the number of new beginnings. As the eighth son, he would bring something new to the nation of Israel. Saul was the people's king, but David was God's king, and God wanted to do something new and different for the nation of Israel. Even though things appear not to be going your way, one thing is for sure. God is not shaken by the rejection of His people. His plans will still be fulfilled whether the people want to be a part of it or just sit on the sideline to observe it. God will show Himself faithful no matter what it appears. Now that God has chosen you, you are now ready for the next season, dimension, and level of your life. Now you do not have to be worried about your past because God has already examined and inspected your life. He has chosen you to move forward so that now His presence can be in your life, and you will be the example and testimony to others that when it is your season, it is your season.

Author : Richard P. Olson,Ruth Lofgren Rosell,Nathan S. Marsh,Angela Barker Jackson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538107997

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A Guide to Ministry Self-Care by Richard P. Olson,Ruth Lofgren Rosell,Nathan S. Marsh,Angela Barker Jackson Pdf

A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and long-time ministers, the book addresses a wide range of life situations and explores many forms of self-care, from physical and financial to relational and spiritual.

Author : Bruce G. Epperly
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566996396

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Starting with Spirit by Bruce G. Epperly Pdf

Starting with Spirit is a spiritual and professional resource for new pastors, their family members, and congregations, as well as ministers in every season of ministry who seek to grow in vitality and skill in the ongoing adventure of ministry. For more than thirty years, Bruce Epperly has followed the call of the spirit, moving through his vocations as a congregational pastor, university chaplain, seminary and university professor, and seminary administrator. Drawing on these experiences, he addresses the new pastor's transition from seminary student to congregational leader; pastoral authority; the 'honeymoon;' boundaries; death; the pastor's spiritual life, health, and relationships; the role of the associate pastor; and continuing education.

Author : M. Donna MacLeod
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646802760

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Seasons of Hope Leader's Guide by M. Donna MacLeod Pdf

Seasons of Hope is a unique grief support program for Catholics that focuses on the spiritual side of grieving the death of a loved one. It invites those who mourn to accompany one another and to meet Christ through scripture, prayer, reflection, and simple activities that offer comfort and help to foster healing and spiritual growth. The updated Seasons of Hope Leader’s Guide and four journals can be used by a parish grief ministry. Individuals are also able to use the journals for personal reflection and prayer. You can start with any of the four journals, each of which covers a standalone “season” of six sessions that each have their own theme rooted in a passage from scripture. The Seasons of Hope program was created by author M. Donna MacLeod following the death of her daughter and has been used in thousands of parishes by tens of thousands of people since its original release in 2007. Updates to the new edition of the Leader’s Guide include: a new introduction; a new chapter about offering group sessions online; revised content and activities that meet the challenges and needs of the contemporary Church and culture; an updated resource list; access to online facilitator training materials; and information about caring for those living grief from losses such as suicide, overdose, miscarriage and other child loss, natural disasters, or homicide. The Leader’s Guide continues to include FAQs about creating and sustaining successful grief ministries in your parish. It also provides outlines and scripts for the six group sessions of each season. Those sessions include scripture, prayer, reflection, activities, and faith sharing. The Seasons of Hope Journals, which are perfect for individual and group use, have been revised with a new introduction and updated resource listings. The journals also include Bible references, reflections, prayers, and space for writing.

Author : Evelyn Hamon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 0939868253

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The Spiritual Seasons of Life by Evelyn Hamon Pdf

Author : Thomas East,Ann Marie Eckert
Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Church work with teenagers
ISBN : 9780884897781

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Total Faith Initiative Coordinator's Manual by Thomas East,Ann Marie Eckert Pdf

The Total Faith(tm) Initiative Coordinator's Manual draws on the experience of many parish communities to give leaders what they need to plan and implement dynamic and effective youth ministry, including intentional catechesis. The manual includes two chapters describing a vision for youth ministry and adolescent catechesis four chapters providing planning tools for using the many resources within the Total Faith(tm) Initiative four more chapters suggesting numerous ways for parishes to connect with youth and their families a final chapter providing practical guidance in finding and supporting youth ministry leaders The accompanying coordinator's CD includes additional tools for using the Total Faith(tm) resources. You will find a searchable index of all activities and strategies, additional handouts, and PowerPoint presentations for training leaders, a printable list of short descriptions for every session, and more. It has never been easier to create dynamic and customized ministries for your parish.

Author : John Killinger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0849903629

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Christ in the Seasons of Ministry by John Killinger Pdf

Author : Nilsen Family,Mary Y. Nilsen,Per Nilsen,Kai Nilsen,Pastor Solveig Nilsen-Goodin,Pastor Roy C Nilsen,Pastor Erika Nilsen,Linnea Nilsen Capshaw
Publisher : Zion Publishing (IA)
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Families
ISBN : 0962714712

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For Everything a Season by Nilsen Family,Mary Y. Nilsen,Per Nilsen,Kai Nilsen,Pastor Solveig Nilsen-Goodin,Pastor Roy C Nilsen,Pastor Erika Nilsen,Linnea Nilsen Capshaw Pdf

This resource helps families look for God in all the milestones of life as they tend the journey of faith throughout the lifespan and pass on the faith from generation to generation. Each of the milestones, such as birthdays, new school year, adolescent body changes, getting a driver's license, new home, death of a pet, etc., has a simple ritual which includes a welcome, prayer, a suggested ritual action, and a closing blessing.

Author : Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1994-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310421412

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Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life by Charles R. Swindoll Pdf

What season of life are you in? Are you experiencing a winter of discouragement blowing like an icy wind through your soul? Or do you feel the exuberance of spring renewal, the lazy warmth of summer rest? Perhaps the winds of change have brought an autumn of reflection in your heart. Chuck Swindoll offers 144 devotional readings that take you through each season of the year, challenging and encouraging you to discover what's truly important in your own life. Take time to deepen your roots in the soil of God's love and grace. Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life is a devotional companion that helps you grow closer to God through every season of life, in every condition of the heart.

Author : Benjamin M. Kaufman
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449734176

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Flourishing in the Ministry by Benjamin M. Kaufman Pdf

Too many Christian leaders begin their ministry with great aspirations but stumble when faced with the challenges inherent in full-time ministry. Flourishing In The Ministry cites the challenges encountered by ministers who are approximately age 20-30 and in their first years of ministry. Drawing on Biblical examples, personal experiences, and interviews with many young leaders, Benjamin Kaufman provides descriptions of the challenges and offers suggestions for dealing with them effectively. In the last ten years, Dr. Kaufman has coached many young ministers. He has encouraged them to question their ministry assumptions, practice healthy thought patterns, and develop behavioral habits that lead to strong work relationships and balanced marriages. Flourishing In The Ministry topics include: Solidifying Your Call to Full-Time Ministry Knowing Yourself Lack of Credibility Dealing with Expectations Working with the Opportunities Available Working with People Challenges Related to Mentors Dealing with Criticism Balancing Ministry and Marriage Understanding Your Boss Staff Relationships If you are a young minister, reading this book will give you insight into potential obstacles that lie along your ministry pathway. If you work with young ministers, this book will give you tools that you can use to teach and encourage the young ministers you coach, mentor, or work alongside. Website: www.FlourishingInTheMinistry.com.

Author : Michael Todd
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780593192573

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Relationship Goals by Michael Todd Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex “No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.”—Levi Lusko NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITAN You scroll through photo after photo of happy couples and think, I want a relationship like that! The thing is, those intimate relationships are a mirage—the closer you get to them, the more you realize they aren’t real at all. So what does a real relationship look like? And how do you get there? In Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd digs deep to give you good news and real-life ideas for making the most of your most important relationships. Take a look at • what it means to choose intentional dating over recreational dating • how to move on from mistakes you’ve made in the past • why love gets stronger after marriage • what the Bible has to say about sex (hot take: it’s more sizzling than you think) • why the best friendships have God at the center Whether you are married, single, or it’s complicated, aiming for the right targets will make all the difference in finding true satisfaction. As it turns out, God’s got the best relationship goals of all for your life. Why settle for less?