The Bible In Pastoral Practice

Author : Paul H. Ballard,Stephen R. Holmes
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080283115X

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The Bible in Pastoral Practice by Paul H. Ballard,Stephen R. Holmes Pdf

A New York Review Books Original Whether you call her a coldhearted grifter or the soul of modern capitalism, there’s no question that Aimée is a killer and a more than professional one. Now she’s set her eyes on a backwater burg-where, while posing as an innocent (albeit drop-dead gorgeous) newcomer to town, she means to sniff out old grudges and engineer new opportunities, deftly playing different people and different interests against each other the better, as always, to make a killing. But then something snaps: the master manipulator falls prey to a pure and wayward passion. Aimée has become the avenging angel of her own nihilism, exacting the destruction of a whole society of destroyers. An unholy original, Jean-Patrick Manchette transformed the modern detective novel into a weapon of gleeful satire and anarchic fun. InFatalehe mixes equal measures of farce, mayhem, and madness to prepare a rare literary cocktail that packs a devastating punch.

Author : Gordon Oliver
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-11-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780802832016

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Holy Bible, Human Bible by Gordon Oliver Pdf

For most pastors and church members the field of biblical studies belongs to a different world. Biblical studies in the west is dominated by technical enquiry into the origins, authorship, and sociological background of the text, while pastoral studies focus on concerns of pastoral counseling and healing of persons and communities. The fields ask the same questions in the same places, yet often do not communicate with one another. Holy Bible, Human Bible asks bluntly whether it is possible to be truly human and truly biblical simultaneously. It asks imaginative questions out of genuine curiosity: What is a Bible anyway? Who owns the Bible? How does it witness to Jesus Christ? Can Jesus and pastoral practice really belong together? It retrieves the Bible from being a boundary between believers and instead builds a bridge from the academy and the local congregation. Concise, critical and constructive, Holy Bible, Human Bible will enable pastors, biblical scholars and laypersons to use the Bible.

Author : Denise Dombkowski Hopkins,Michael S. Koppel
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 080286368X

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Grounded in the Living Word by Denise Dombkowski Hopkins,Michael S. Koppel Pdf

Grounded in the Living Word responds to the disconnect between pastoral care and biblical interpretation in a unique and much-needed manner. In this cross-disciplinary conversation Denise Dombkowski Hopkins and Michael S. Koppel engage the intersections between biblical stories and human stories in order to assist care practitioners and Bible interpreters in the transformative work of healing pastors, communities, and ultimately, creation.

Author : Keith Grüneberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Benediction
ISBN : 1851745262

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Blessing by Keith Grüneberg Pdf

Author : William Rob Edwards,John C. A. Ferguson
Publisher : P & R Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1629956554

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Theology for Ministry by William Rob Edwards,John C. A. Ferguson Pdf

"Deeply connecting theology with practice, this book encourages rich biblical-theological reflection for growing and sustaining a vibrant ministry-applying more than twenty key Christian doctrines to pastoral work"--

Author : Cameron Helen
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048862

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Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing by Cameron Helen Pdf

Practical theology and theological reflection are growing areas of theological studies. This book aims to create a bridge between pastoral practice and public theology.

Author : Richard H. Warneck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0758658591

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Pastoral Ministry by Richard H. Warneck Pdf

While thorough and scholarly, Dr. Richard H. Warneck's presentation is also insightful and practical. He not only speaks to the many challenges faced by pastors, but also presents the theological foundation of pastoral ministry in such a way as to inspire and restore the vision of parish ministry for pastors and their congregations. Book jacket.

Author : Stephen Pattison,Margaret Cooling,Trevor Cooling
Publisher : Darton Longman and Todd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0232526818

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Using the Bible in Christian Ministry by Stephen Pattison,Margaret Cooling,Trevor Cooling Pdf

This lively and interactive workbook will help practitioners to reflect upon and improve their use of the Bible in Christian ministry. In a comprehensive series of units readers are enabled to review and evaluate their use of the Bible in their every day life and work. The text is packed with activities, models, case studies and techniques that will help the reader reflect on what is good practice, and come to a deeper understanding of the ways in which the Bible can be used in pastoral ministry. The workbook has been designed for use by individuals or groups in a variety of settings. It is aimed primarily at those who are training for leadership within the church at any level, and offers essential tools for anyone involved in pastoral ministry. Each unit is self-contained and designed to be worked through in three hours. Readers can be flexible about which units to follow, and can create their own pathway through the workbook. A creative and critical resource, Using the Bible in Christian Ministry: A Workbook will make a real difference to the ways in which practitioners use and view and the Bible and enable others to interact with it.

Author : John P. Burgess,Jerry Andrews,Joseph D. Small
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830873029

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A Pastoral Rule for Today by John P. Burgess,Jerry Andrews,Joseph D. Small Pdf

The pastoral office has always been a difficult calling. Today, the pastor is often asked to fulfill multiple roles: preacher, teacher, therapist, administrator, CEO. How can pastors thrive amid such demands? What is needed is a contemporary pastoral rule: a pattern for ministry that both encourages pastors and enables them to focus on what is most important in their pastoral task. This book, coauthored by three experts with decades of practical experience, explains how relying on a pastoral rule has benefited communities throughout the church's history and how such rules have functioned in the lives and work of figures such as Augustine, Calvin, Wesley, and Bonhoeffer. It also provides concrete advice on how pastors can develop and keep a rule that will help both them and their congregations to flourish.

Author : John F. MacArthur,Master's Seminary Faculty,
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780785215264

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Pastoral Ministry by John F. MacArthur,Master's Seminary Faculty, Pdf

Pastor John MacArthur combines his passion for the Bible with the training expertise of faculty members at The Master's Seminary to guide seminary students and ministry leaders in developing their pastoral ministry skills. Pastors today can easily become preoccupied with the many pitfalls of modern culture, buying into the idea of image and straying from Jesus's call to shepherd leadership. Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically presents a practical pastoral theology aimed at showing pastors and pastors-in-training the vital role God's word plays in shaping the preparation and maintaining the priorities of pastoring. The authors examine the biblical teaching about the high and demanding call to ministry required of any spiritual shepherd. You'll learn how to pursue intentional growth through the stages of calling, training, and ministering to God's church—along the way, uncovering answers to questions such as: How does the Bible establish a philosophy of pastoral ministry, and what is it? Who is personally qualified to be an undershepherd of God's flock? What are the biblical preparations required of shepherd leaders? What priority does God's word place on activities involved in pastoral ministry? United in affirming shepherd leadership as the biblical model for pastoral ministry, The Master's Seminary faculty contributes a treasury of expertise alongside insights from well-known Bible teacher John MacArthur. This book will inspire any pastor dedicated to serving God's church in the pattern of Jesus Christ.

Author : Dr. Daniel L. Akin,Dr. R. Scott Pace
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433685828

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Pastoral Theology by Dr. Daniel L. Akin,Dr. R. Scott Pace Pdf

While many pastoral ministry books focus on the practical duties of the pastor, few works actually consider how theological truth defines the pastor’s role and responsibilities. These pragmatic ministry tools, though instructionally beneficial, essentially divorce biblical doctrine from ministerial practice. As a result, pastors’ lives and ministries often lack the theological roots that provide the stability and nourishment necessary to sustain them. Pastoral Theology constructs a theological framework for pastoral ministry that is biblically derived, historically informed, doctrinally sound, missionally engaged, and contextually relevant. By using traditional theological categories the authors explore the correlation between evangelical doctrine and pastoral practice. Through careful theological integration they formulate a ministry philosophy that defines the pastoral office and determines its corresponding responsibilities in light of theological truth. The authors provide a theological understanding of the pastorate that will equip aspiring pastors to discern and pursue their calling, challenge younger pastors to build on ministerial truth instead of ministerial trends, and inspire seasoned pastors to be reinvigorated in their passion for Christ and his church.

Author : Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1992-10-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467420136

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Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work by Eugene H. Peterson Pdf

Whereas much of the current literature on pastoring stresses up-to-date training and new techniques stemming from the behavioral sciences, Eugene Peterson here calls for returning to an "old" resource--the Bible--as the basis for all of pastoral ministry. Originally published in 1980 and now being reprinted to meet continuing demand, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work shows how five Old Testament books provide a solid foundation for much of what a pastor does: Prayer-Directing: Song of Songs Story-Making: Ruth Pain-Sharing: Lamentations Nay-Saying: Ecclesiastes Community-Building: Esther Pointing to the relevance of ancient wisdom, adapting Jewish religious tradition to contemporary pastoral practice, and affirming a significant link between pastoral work and the act of worship, this book opens up to pastors a wealth of valuable practical-theological insights.

Author : Denise Dombkowski Hopkins,Michael S. Koppel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666775358

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Biblical and Pastoral Bridgework by Denise Dombkowski Hopkins,Michael S. Koppel Pdf

Whether singly or jointly authored, these essays model dynamic, interactive reading of human situations and biblical texts. The exchange between texts and human situations reveals the multivalent complexities of both human situations and scriptural texts, and cautions against a simplistic use of the Bible and of pastoral theory and practices. Drawing upon both texts throughout the Bible and diverse psychological theories, the authors bridge the long-standing divide between the "classical" and "practical" disciplines in biblical studies and pastoral care. The aim of this book is to spur readers' imaginations toward critical engagement with the Bible and with one another to promote healing, connection, and justice in a world crying out for wholeness. Gems hidden in plain sight within the Bible can become powerful tools for illuminating the pains and promises of the human condition.

Author : Chris Brauns
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781575679327

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When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search by Chris Brauns Pdf

At any given time there are thousands of churches seeking a lead pastor. While a great resume, a friendly smile and a memorable sermon will convince many, what should local congregations focus on to find a new shepherd? Chris Brauns believes to find a great preacher the search must focus on God's Word and how the candidate relates to it and preaches from it. This book is a must have resource for search committees and church leaders addressing the needs of churches in the transition of pastoral leadership. It assists by approaching their responsibilities in a biblical way and providing critical help in key practical matters. From the initial formation of a search committee to the final terms of agreement with the new pastor, Brauns shows you how to "major on the majors" and away from subjective approaches of evaluating candidates and their sermons. Great also for pastors or pastoral students to know how to prepare, the book includes such practical tools as interview questions for candidates and the top mistakes search committees make.

Author : Heath Lambert
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310518174

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A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert Pdf

Since the beginning of the biblical counseling movement in 1970, biblical counselors have argued that counseling is a ministry of the Word, just like preaching or missions. As a ministry, counseling must be defined according to sound biblical theology rather than secular principles of psychology. For over four decades, biblical theology has been at the core of the biblical counseling movement. Leaders in biblical counseling have emphasized a commitment to teaching doctrine in their counseling courses out of the conviction that good theology leads to good counseling…and bad theology leads to bad counseling. A Theology of Biblical Counseling is a landmark new book that covers the history of the biblical counseling movement, the core convictions that underlie sound counseling, and practical wisdom for counseling today. Dr. Heath Lambert shows how biblical counseling is rooted in the Scriptures while illustrating the real challenges counselors face today through true stories from the counseling room. A substantive textbook written in accessible language, it is an ideal resource for use in training biblical counselors at colleges, seminaries, and training institutes. In each chapter, doctrine comes to life in real ministry to real people, dramatically demonstrating how theology intersects with the lives of actual counselees.