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hardcoverInvitation to Solitude and Silence
Experiencing God's Transforming Presence
Transforming Resources
by Ruth Haley Barton
Foreword by Dallas WillardMuch of our faith and practice is about words—preaching, teaching, talking with others. Yet all of these words are not enough to take us into the real presence of God. This book is an invitation to meet God deeply and fully through solitude and silence. This expanded edition includes a guide for groups to use for both discussion and practice.
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hardcoverStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry
Transforming Resources
by Ruth Haley Barton
Afterword by Leighton Ford
Foreword by Gary A. HaugenIn this expanded edition of her spiritual formation classic, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses, Barton explores topics such as facing the loneliness of leadership, leading from your authentic self, reenvisioning the promised land and more.
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paperbackGod in the Modern Wing
Viewing Art with Eyes of Faith
Studies in Theology and the Arts Series
Edited by Cameron J. Anderson and G. Walter Hansen
Should Christians even bother with modern art? This STA volume gathers the reflections of artists, art historians, and theologians who collectively offer a more complicated narrative of the history of modern art and its place in the Christian life. Readers will find insights on the work and faith of artists like Marc Chagall, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, and more.
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paperbackSeeing Is Believing
The Revelation of God Through Film
Studies in Theology and the Arts Series
by Richard Vance Goodwin
In this study in IVP Academic's STA series, theologian Richard Goodwin considers how the images that constitute film might be a conduit of God's revelation. By considering works by Stanley Kubrik, Martin Scorsese, Terrence Malick, and more, Goodwin argues that by inviting emotional responses, film images can be a medium of divine revelation.
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paperbackModern Art and the Life of a Culture
The Religious Impulses of Modernism
Studies in Theology and the Arts Series
by Jonathan A. Anderson and William A. Dyrness
In 1970, Hans Rookmaaker published Modern Art and the Death of a Culture, a groundbreaking work that considered the role of the Christian artist in society. This volume responds to his work by bringing together a practicing artist and a theologian who argue that modernist art is underwritten by deeply religious concerns.
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Being a pastor is a challenging, yet sacred, calling. If you're feeling burned out in your pastoral vocation, these books will inspire you and support your spiritual health, giving you new motivation and wisdom for leading your church. You can also browse books specifically on the art of preaching and women in ministry.
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Nurses, doctors, physical therapists, psychologists, and paramedics have a sacred calling. A career in healthcare and medicine is intense, but the reward of bringing physical healing is great. Whether you're studying to be a physician or you're considering medical missions or caregiving, these resources will give you inspiration and professional guidance.
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boxed itemsSensible Shoes Leader's Kit
Sensible Shoes Series
by Sharon Garlough Brown
The novel Sensible Shoes is meant to bring spiritual transformation in community. This leader's kit offers everything you need to invite participants into either a twelve-week small group or a one-day retreat. You'll receive prayer prompts, facilitating tips, sample retreat schedules, creative ideas, plus a copy of the book, journal, and study guide.
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product setDynamics of Christian Worship
The Dynamics of Christian Worship series seeks to enable Christians to grow in their understanding of the many aspects of Christian worship. By harvesting the fruits of biblical, theological, historical, practical, and liturgical scholarship and by drawing from a wide range of worshiping contexts and denominational backgrounds, this series seeks to deepen both the theology and practice of Christian worship for the life of the church.
