Rediscovering The Ministry Of Blessing

Author : Russ Parker
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281069828

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Rediscovering the Ministry of Blessing by Russ Parker Pdf

The Bible teaches us', Russ Parker writes, 'that blessing is a unique ministry resource gifted to believers to effect the purposes of God in peoples' lives.' In this enthralling book, the author tells of situations of family estrangement, depression and chronic illness; of times of hopelessness and helplessness where miraculous transformation has been wrought through calling on God to bless someone with the richest blessing they are able to receive. As he has travelled the country teaching on the ministry of blessing, Russ has seen an enthusiastic response and uptake, especially amongst those involved in prayer ministry. He believes it is time for all who want to be part of God's renewal - both in church and through reaching out to the wider community - to consider how we might help others to flourish as the people God has called them to be. 'Russ Parker's ground breaking work on healing community history will be so helpful to churches. It has greatly helped me.' The Rt Revd Graeme Dow, former Bishop of Carlisle

Author : Helen A. Wordsworth
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498205955

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Rediscovering a Ministry of Health by Helen A. Wordsworth Pdf

It is not possible to look at the ministry of Jesus without noticing his concern for the poor and the sick. He not only had a huge sense of compassion for people who were suffering, but sent people out to heal the sick and tell them the Kingdom of God is near them. This concern for health and wholeness has inspired Christians through the ages as they have cared for the sick, founded hospitals, and been at the forefront of public health movements. In the nineteenth century, the church was one of the major influencers in initiating ministries of health, both through the work of its own deaconesses and the involvement of its members as they felt a sense of vocation to nursing and public health work. Florence Nightingale was a theologian and statistician as well as being a nurse leader. However, with the advent of state health provision and private health insurance schemes, the role of the local church in health has diminished. This book describes a simple way for churches to re-engage with health ministry and presents evidence that underlines not only a Biblical authenticity for its place in the mission of a local church, but also a compelling rationale for its implementation. It will be of interest to church leaders and all those involved in health care.

Author : John Koenig
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-04-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725210547

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Rediscovering New Testament Prayer by John Koenig Pdf

John Koenig presents a rich variety of prayer practices that reflect the real prayer experience of Christ and his followers. Recapturing the earliest believers' extraordinary encounters with the Holy, Koenig offers prayer as instruction for the mind, renewal of the spirit, and help in effecting positive change in one's life.

Author : R. Scott Osborne
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1602667446

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The Book of Blessings by R. Scott Osborne Pdf

In the hands of those looking for relevant ways to carry out personal ministry, this book provides quick access to blessings for common situations in everyday life. (Christian)

Author : Marva Dawn,Eugene Peterson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802846785

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The Unnecessary Pastor by Marva Dawn,Eugene Peterson Pdf

Best-selling authors Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson offer encouragement to pastors. Pastors are strategically placed to counter the culture. No other profession looks so inoffensive but is in fact so dangerous to the status quo. Their weapon? A gospel that is profoundly countercultural. But standing firm in today's world isn't easy. Powerful forces, both subtle and obvious, attempt to domesticate pastors, to make them, in a word, unnecessary. In this book, two of today's most respected authors help pastors recover their gospel identity and maintain a pure vision of Christian leadership. Marva Dawn and Eugene Peterson reconnect pastors with the biblical texts that will train them as countercultural servants of the gospel. Marva Dawn looks to Paul's letter to the Ephesians for instruction for churches seeking to live faithfully in today's world. In turn, Eugene Peterson explores Romans, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus, drawing from them the correct view of pastoral identity.

Author : Dr. Steve A. Maglio
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781638144724

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Rediscovering the Spiritual Disciplines for Today's Ministry Leadership: A Journey of Proactive Spiritual Formation for Leaders by Dr. Steve A. Maglio Pdf

Military chaplains are highly trained professionals with multiple graduate degrees and varying civilian pastoral experience. They enter the chaplaincy after a rigorous selection process and military courses, which all must verify their calling to military ministry. Throughout a chaplain’s career, he or she will attend many continuing education seminars, civilian education graduate programs, and conferences, all provided by the military. However, chaplains are challenged with the rigorous multitasked environment of this ministry. Multiple deployments into combat have negatively impacted the personal lives of those seeking to care for the souls of the soldier. This book encourages the importance of spiritual resiliency in the lives of leaders, both military and civilian. Leaders who regularly practice spiritual disciplines will be less likely to suffer personal and professional failure, or burnout. Second, the leader’s practice of spiritual disciplines is essential to fostering positive modeling and mentoring for young chaplains and those wishing to serve. Third, practicing historic Christian spiritual disciplines will benefit those who strive to lead congregations and especially military installations in the free exercise of their faith.

Author : Andrew Davison
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781848256422

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Blessing by Andrew Davison Pdf

Blessing, whether we are giving it or seeking it, is perhaps one of the most overused but least understood Christian terms. Yet it is a rich biblical concept history reaching back to the earliest Old Testament writings. It is everywhere in our liturgies and is frequently on our lips (‘Bless!’). This engaging introduction to blessing unpacks this rich, many-layered word, exploring:What it means to ‘Bless the Lord’, which the Bible repeatedly urges us to do Blessing as a way of recognising the proper relation of people, things and situations to God The effect of blessing – does it work? The absence of blessing – the pastoral challenge when lives feel more cursed than blessed How blessing enters our livesChrist as the promise of blessing for all

Author : George Miley
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830859177

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Loving the Church . . . Blessing the Nations by George Miley Pdf

Rediscovering the role God designed for the church in mission is a critical issue facing the missions movement today. That role is to glorify God by planting churches among every tongue, tribe, and nation. Planting churches amid unreached peoples is a complex process. It calls forth every ministry gift and the contribution of every believer. Imagine a businessman, a construction worker, a schoolteacher, and an engineer all working together to support the development of a local church amongst an unreached people group in another part of the world. Most Christians will not leave home and go elsewhere to minister. If they are to participate in God's global mission, they must be affirmed, developed and released right where they live, in the context of their local church. This book shows how churches can become centers of mission vision and implementation and so accomplish God's design for the local church.

Author : Robin Greenwood
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281072163

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Sharing God's Blessing by Robin Greenwood Pdf

A tried-and-tested resource for the renewal of the local church. Faced with the unsustainability of many inherited patterns of church, the temptation may be to fall into despondency rather than seeking to regenerate patterns of mission and ministry. This book is the result of a two-year research project aimed at enabling local churches to regain a sense of confidence through exploring God's blessing and how that might be shared with the communities they serve. In Part One, Robin Greenwood explores the meaning of blessing and the power of face-to-face group conversations to transform church congregations. Part Two of the book contains outlines for five guided conversations for change on the theme of blessing. Part Three contains case study material of how this material has been used in different contexts, including for Mission Action Planning (MAP).

Author : Mark Hanby
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780768422191

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The Ministry of the Saints by Mark Hanby Pdf

Discover how your unique life plays a significant role in this Holy Ghost renovation of the Church. You will realize that genuine ministry is not based on the gifts of a single man, but in a multi-faceted, many-sided ministry of which you are a very important part. It is not one person trying to do many jobs. It is many people trying to accomplish one goal---fulfilling the ministry of Christ.

Author : David Timms
Publisher : Bethany House
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780764206795

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Power of Blessing, The by David Timms Pdf

"Explores Jesus' timeless words in the beatitudes and offers a framework for blessing others--and being blessed. Includes discussion questions for individual or group study"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Jo Anne Lyon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0898272696

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The Ultimate Blessing by Jo Anne Lyon Pdf

Our affluent culture often equates blessing with prosperity, health, success, and the accumulation of material possessions. That simplistic definition misses the ultimate blessing -- to know God and to be used for His purpose. The Ultimate Blessing is a snapshot of the blessed life. Jo Anne Lyon's personal stories of power, loss, reconciliation, and hope show that those who experience God's greatest blessing will be changed -- and will be world changers! Discover the blessing that is deeper than personal comfort. Book jacket.

Author : James Boyce
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281074938

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Clergy in a Complex Age by James Boyce Pdf

This highly readable book explains the scope and detail of the newly revised Guidelines for the professional conduct of the clergy, which shape and define how clergy should act and behave. The book brings together a number of experts in the field, who draw on the Ordinal (as the basis of the Guidelines), writing engagingly on key elements in the life of clergy today. Paula Gooder wrestles with the exhilaratingly tricky question, ‘What would Jesus do?’ John Pritchard responds with characteristic humour and wisdom to the challenge of remaining ‘white hot in our desire for God year after year’. Robert Innes draws on his unexpected call to the ministry while meditating on Jesus’ self-sacrificial pastoral leadership. Paul Butler writes with authority and compassion about the complexities of safeguarding. Jamie Harrison reflects on the humility, cost and joy of ‘telling the story of God’s love’. Russ Parker finds that blessing others means being vulnerable and empathetic to the pain common to us all. Stephen Cherry offers witty yet powerful insights on giving leadership. Kate Bruce writes captivatingly on imagination as indispensable to the life of faith. Magdalen Smith illuminates the creative tension of living faithfully in public and private. David Walker assures us that the very wounds we bear from our journeys so far enable us to minister to others. ‘Faithful relationships are fundamental to maintaining and improving the life of the Church. It is my fervent desire that increasing trust, particularly that which flows from trustworthy clergy, will transform God’s world.’ Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, from the Foreword

Author : Kate McVeigh
Publisher : Harrison House Incorporated
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 089276967X

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12 Ways to Be a Blessing to Your Church by Kate McVeigh Pdf

Author : Sandra Millar
Publisher : Church House Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781781400333

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Life Events by Sandra Millar Pdf

Baptism, weddings and funerals bring the Church of England into close contact with hundreds of thousands of people every year. Life Events considers this central ministry from a fresh perspective, exploring how those who come to local churches at these key moments really think and feel. Based on rigorous research in this area, it offers pastoral wisdom, practical insights and ideas for best practice. It will encourage churches in every location to reflect on the mission and ministry opportunities of the occasional offices.