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Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation
Smith reshapes the very project of Christian education, focusing around the themes of liturgy, formation, and desire. The author contends--as did Augustine--that human beings are "desiring agents"; in other words, we are what we love.
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Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies
Winsome and wise, Glittering Vices is intriguing for any reader interested in spiritual disciplines and character formation. Its rich content makes it useful in undergraduate and seminary ethics courses as well.
Hymns for Worship
By: Bert Polman
A unique collection of 256 hymns presented in chronological order beginning with a sampling of Old Testament psalms and continuing to the present.
Inclusive Yet Discerning
By: Frank Burch Brown
Frank Burch Brown explores how Christians can navigate the increasingly diverse world of worship, combining an abiding admiration of classical idioms with an appreciation of new possibilities.
The Pastor as Minor Poet
By: M. Craig Barnes
The Pastor as Minor Poet calls pastors to continually search for the deeper, truer understandings of what they see--both in the text of scripture and in the text of their parishioners' lives.
When God Speaks Through Worship
By: Craig Satterlee
A collection of stories of congregational worship in which God's ongoing presence, speech, and activity are apparent. This book will make you think about how your church worships, why, and what impact it is having on the people within your congregation and the community around it.
Choosing the Kingdom
By: John Addison Dally
A work of theology and a how-to guide for preachers who want to rethink both the form and the content of their preaching to move a congregation from maintenance to mission.
Contemporary Songs for Worship
By: Paul Ryan
A collection of 37 modern contemporary songs arranged for congregational singing.
Disciples Year 2: Worship
By: Ron Rienstra
Disciples is a multi-year faith formation program for adults that combines group studies, daily devotions, and complete worship plans.
God Against Religion
By: Matthew Myer Boulton
A work of theology that takes worship as its basic framework, considering worship as the occasion of not only an approach toward God in piety but also a separation from God in sin.
Helping Our Children Grow in Faith
By: Robert Keeley
A book designed for children's ministry and worship leaders, Sunday school teachers, and pastors--as well as parents--who want to nurture the spiritual development of the children in their lives.
Leading From the Table
By: Paul Galbreath
Developing leadership skills that connect the congregations eucharistic practice to the life and work of the church is essential to moving toward unity throughout the church. This book is not a how-to manual on presiding techniques but a series of reflections about the way the prayer at the communion table provides a pattern for our lives.
Performance in Preaching
By: Clayton Schmit
While there is no shortage of texts offering advice on the writing and delivery of sermons, most adopt a fairly traditional approach to the subject. This book takes a unique approach by examining the role of performance in preaching.
Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their Remedies
Winsome and wise, Glittering Vices is intriguing for any reader interested in spiritual disciplines and character formation. Its rich content makes it useful in undergraduate and seminary ethics courses as well.
Hymns for Worship
By: Bert Polman
A unique collection of 256 hymns presented in chronological order beginning with a sampling of Old Testament psalms and continuing to the present.
Inclusive Yet Discerning
By: Frank Burch Brown
Frank Burch Brown explores how Christians can navigate the increasingly diverse world of worship, combining an abiding admiration of classical idioms with an appreciation of new possibilities.
The Pastor as Minor Poet
By: M. Craig Barnes
The Pastor as Minor Poet calls pastors to continually search for the deeper, truer understandings of what they see--both in the text of scripture and in the text of their parishioners' lives.
When God Speaks Through Worship
By: Craig Satterlee
A collection of stories of congregational worship in which God's ongoing presence, speech, and activity are apparent. This book will make you think about how your church worships, why, and what impact it is having on the people within your congregation and the community around it.
Choosing the Kingdom
By: John Addison Dally
A work of theology and a how-to guide for preachers who want to rethink both the form and the content of their preaching to move a congregation from maintenance to mission.
Contemporary Songs for Worship
By: Paul Ryan
A collection of 37 modern contemporary songs arranged for congregational singing.
Disciples Year 2: Worship
By: Ron Rienstra
Disciples is a multi-year faith formation program for adults that combines group studies, daily devotions, and complete worship plans.
God Against Religion
By: Matthew Myer Boulton
A work of theology that takes worship as its basic framework, considering worship as the occasion of not only an approach toward God in piety but also a separation from God in sin.
Helping Our Children Grow in Faith
By: Robert Keeley
A book designed for children's ministry and worship leaders, Sunday school teachers, and pastors--as well as parents--who want to nurture the spiritual development of the children in their lives.
Leading From the Table
By: Paul Galbreath
Developing leadership skills that connect the congregations eucharistic practice to the life and work of the church is essential to moving toward unity throughout the church. This book is not a how-to manual on presiding techniques but a series of reflections about the way the prayer at the communion table provides a pattern for our lives.
Performance in Preaching
By: Clayton Schmit
While there is no shortage of texts offering advice on the writing and delivery of sermons, most adopt a fairly traditional approach to the subject. This book takes a unique approach by examining the role of performance in preaching.
