Exploring one of the most controversial topics in contemporary theology, this scholarly volume reveals what the world's great faiths-East and West-preach about sexuality, with a special emphasis on American religion.
Developing a Practical Theology of Risk In a world where danger and uncertainty loom large, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to tread wisely in ministry.
This book extensively explores the various influences and connections between Joseph Ratzinger and a number of leading philosophers; engaging with his work by means of Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English schools of thought through the contributions of a global body of scholars.
This book extensively explores the various influences and connections between Joseph Ratzinger and a number of leading philosophers; engaging with his work by means of Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English schools of thought through the contributions of a global body of scholars.
Confirmation is a significant rite of passage in many a person's religious life, the sacrament in which the young Christian makes a public confession and affirmation of faith in the presence of their faith community.
Trends and skills for those who offer pastoral careChristian pastoral care has changed a great deal in the past few decades in response to many factors in our rapidly changing world.
This uniquely Canadian volume tells stories of Ellie Johnson, missiologist and director of Partnerships at the Anglican Church of Canada from 1994 to 2008.
A Missionary PilgrimageLike homesick travelers, many missionaries yearn for the trappings of their church culture back homeanything to feel comfortable.
Der vorliegende Band untersucht die Anlässe und Motive derjenigen, die zwischen 2020 und 2022 aus den evangelischen Landeskirchen von Westfalen und in Württemberg ausgetreten sind.
"e;Three steps into Oneness"e;To face the challenges of modern life, we need to evolve a new view of awakening by being balanced within the wisdom of the Absolute and the Relative.
As the western church faces challenges in declining membership and effectiveness due to religious disaffiliation and general discontent with organized religion, innovation must be a central focus within all aspects of ministry in the Christian church.
Las tres Vidas que ofrecemos en versión castellana, a pesar de sus diferencias y distantes fechas de publicación, son el fruto de la investigación, reflexión y experiencia monástica del mismo Jerónimo y, por eso, leyéndolas no solo se conoce a sus tres protagonistas principales, sino al autor que está detrás de ellas.
From Cognitive Teaching to Connected Learning Given the landscape of global Christianity and the variety of approaches to theological and missiological training today, how do we equip the global church for the mission of God?
Two key questions dominate the reflections in this book:What distinguishes the Telephone Emergency Service in Germany ("TelefonSeelsorge") from all the other already existing telephone helplines; what are its characteristics?
Nach Klaus Kießling bildet die Anthropologie die Klammer, die psychologisches, pädagogisches, diakonisches und theologisches Handeln und Denken im interdisziplinären Diskurs zusammenhält.
This longstanding annual favourite brings a wide variety of preaching voices together to offer a resource for preaching at the principal and the second service (for which preaching resources are scarce) every Sunday of the coming year, plus on principal feast days and seasonal services.
In How to Preach, Samuel Wells goes beyond the arts and disciplines of preparing, crafting and delivering sermons, to explore preaching as an act of worship and prayer.
All disciples of Jesus Christ are called to care for one another whether they have a formal role or not, and exercise pastoral care by listening, encouraging, comforting, offering practical help, praying.
Research scholars have lamented the fact that most of the extant studies on religious responses to the COVID-19 pandemic focus on a particular religious group, typically Christian.