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PaperbackBeyond Church and Parachurch
From Competition to Missional Extension
by Angie Ward
Foreword by Jerry E WhiteDiscovering New Dimensions in Faith-Based Community Work
"A welcome and needed book addressing the current tensions and opportunities. . . . Dr. Ward's foundational book points us to a way forward. I am enthused at what this book can do to lead us as church leaders and agency leaders to a new synergy." – Jerry E. White, international president emeritus of The Navigators, ...
EbookKnowing Grace
Cultivating a Lifestyle of Godliness
by Joanne J. Jung
Why is it that our spiritual disciplines feel so dutiful and routine most of the time? We are called to delight in Him, to draw near and enjoy Him and yet that seems far from most of our realities.There are many fine written works describing the need, purpose, and methods of spiritual disciplines. Knowing Grace complements these by fostering and deepening the reader's engagement with God ...
EbookSpiritual Warfare in Mission
Urbana Onward
by Mary Anne Voelkel and Jack Voelkel
Make no mistake—spiritual warfare is real.As you make your way into intentional mission and ministry, you may find yourself facing various kinds of opposition and resistance. You may experience great discouragement or doubt. Temptations may threaten to derail you. And you may even encounter active attack from spiritual forces of evil.But fear not. Veteran missionaries Jack and Mary Anne Voelkel ...
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Jason Wilson
Jason Wilson (PhD statistics, UC Riverside) is professor of statistics at Biola University where he oversees the statistics program and directs the Quantitative Consulting Center. He is the author of over twenty peer-reviewed journal articles andis a member of the American Statistical Association. He is the codeveloper of the Faith, Work and Money church integration survey and coinventor of the patented Quality of Pitch® MLB statistic. He loves spending time with family, mentoringstudents, reading, and practicing taekwondo. He and his wife, Natalie, have two daughters and live in the Los Angeles area.
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James Borishade
James Borishade (PhD, Christian Bible Institute and Seminary) is the CEO of Circle Urban Ministries in Chicago. Previously, as CEO of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), he led the zip line through explosive growth, from less than 10 zip lines in the US to more than 400, while writing safety legislation in seven states and establishing standards adopted by ANSI, ASTM, ISO, and the European Union. His work focuses on relationships, reconciliation, identity, and the imago Dei, drawing from research and practical experience to foster understanding and healing. James lives in Chicago with his wife, Dominique, and their children. Learn more at borishade.com.
PaperbackSpiritual Direction and the Care of Souls
A Guide to Christian Approaches and Practices
Edited by Gary W. Moon and David G. Benner
In recent years, many Christian clergy, laity, and mental health professionals have rediscovered the ancient practices of spiritual direction. Seen as a refreshing alternative to the techniques and limitations of modern psychology, such practicesoffer new insights for pastoral care. But many remain unclear on what spiritual direction is and whether its methods are applicable to their own clients ...
PaperbackThe History of Christian Thought
by Jonathan Hill
Why read about the history of Christian thought? Because, if you are Christian yourself, it helps you to understand the faith--addressing everything from where Christians got their ideas of the Trinity and how Christ can be both human and divine to what they think about issues like feminism, globalization and social justice. And because, even if you are not, all Western society has been shaped by ...
PaperbackResting Place
A Personal Guide to Spiritual Retreats
by Jane A. Rubietta
A personal retreat.We've never needed it more. We run from one place to the next--from meetings and appointments to our kid's soccer practice, from class to work to choir rehearsal, from the grocery store to small group--and then drop into bed later than we hoped, exhausted and dreading the morning. We want to slow down but don't know how and don't really believe that we can. And often, the idea ...
PaperbackSpiritual Disciplines Handbook
Practices That Transform Us
Transforming Resources
by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
The Beloved Handbook for Transformation Through Spiritual Disciplines
Do you long for a more intimate prayer life or deeper insight from God's Word but aren't sure how to get there? Are you interested in learning about spiritual disciplines like visio divina, unplugging, or attentiveness?
In Spiritual Disciplines Handbook, Adele Calhoun gives direction for ...
HardbackPositive Psychology in Christian Perspective
Foundations, Concepts, and Applications
Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
by Charles H. Hackney
"Some theories of [psychology] are based largely on the behavior of sick and anxious people or upon the antics of captive and desperate rats. Fewer theories have been derived from the study of healthy human beings, those who strive not so much to preserve life as to make it worth living. Thus we find . . . many studies of criminals, few of law-abiders; many of fear, few of courage; ...
