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Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask Firstby William Easum
Abingdon Press 2004; US$ 7.00It is imperative that pastors keep close to their call, close to their mission, and close to God. more...
Sexual Misconduct and the Clergyby Jeffrey Ferro
Infobase Publishing 2005; US$ 45.00Documenting this devastating problem in many faiths, Sexual Misconduct and the Clergy examines all facets of clergy sexual misconduct. In a current and complete overview of the topic, this reference provides historical context, examines the scope of the problem, and presents a balanced account of efforts to deal with the problem of sexual misconduct by clergy of all faiths. Examining both the human and the financial costs of the scandal, this comprehensive volume reviews legislation and lawsuits relating to sexual misconduct and includes lists of the statute of limitations, the mandatory reporting laws in each state, and statistics about sex offenders. An additional chapter on how to research the topic, appendixes of laws and court cases, and... more...
Clerical Celibacy in the West c.1100-1700by Helen Parish
Ashgate Publishing Ltd 2010; US$ 124.95The issue of clerical celibacy has played a long and profound role in the history of the Christian church. From the first Christian centuries to the present day, the question of whether clergy should be allowed to marry has attracted a vast amount of theological attention and debate. Yet despite the acknowledged importance of this issue, there have been few attempts to present an objective and historical study of the origins and development of clerical celibacy. In order to address this lacuna, Dr Parish offers a reassessment of the history of sacerdotal celibacy, examining the emergence and evolution of the celibate priesthood in the Latin church from the beginning of the twelfth to the end of the seventeenth centuries. Around this core area... more...
Leading on Emptyby Wayne Cordeiro
Baker Publishing Group 2010; US$ 14.99Gives leaders the tools to recognize and overcome burnout, providing them a new vision for greater levels of both rest and productivity. more...
Five Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Themby Charles Stone
Baker Publishing Group 2010; US$ 15.99Based on the latest Barna Group research, Stone shares what pastors are saying about the challenges of leadership and how to overcome obstacles in ministry. more...
Public People, Private Livesby Jean Burton; Chris Burton
Continuum International Publishing 2009; US$ 75.00Who cares for the carers? Is it possible for the families of public figures to have private lives? How does it feel to be a vicarage child in the 21st century?. The authors tackle an area of enormous importance for the Church: the stresses of clerical family life, with implications which range from the nature of the appointments system and the principle of tied accommodation to the way in which the Church supports its clergy and their families. More than simply a critique of the current situation, however, this book makes some specific recommendations, thus offering a valuable resource to the Church and, potentially, well beyond it. Essential reading for clergy and prospective clergy and their families, all those responsible for their... more...
Devotions for Ministry Wivesby Barbara Hughes
Zondervan 2010; US$ 9.99A book of encouraging devotionals and meditations by wives of ministry leaders to wives who are married to pastors and other ministry leaders with a personal, honest, intimate tone showing an understanding of the unique pressures and situations faced by ministry wives. Each of 90 entries includes a Scripture text, devotional comments, and a related prayer. more...
Wounded Minister, Theby Guy Greenfield
Baker Publishing Group 2001; US$ 20.00A deft mix of personal experience and in-depth research, this resource will help wounded men and women of all ministerial positions learn how to recover from antagonism from church members. more...
Church as Communionby Philip Kariatlis
ATF Press 2011; US$ 20.00Philip Kariatlis is a lecturer of theology at St Andrew?s Greek Orthodox Theological College, Sydney, Australia. In 2010 he received his doctorate in Ecclesiology from the Sydney College of Divinity. His research interests lie in Church doctrine, specifically its existential and salvific significance. He translated the doctoral dissertation of Archbishop Stylianos (Harkianakis) entitled The Infallibility of the Church in Orthodox Theology (2008). He is a member of the Faith and Unity Commission of the National Council of Churches in Australia. more...
Betrayal of Trustby Stanley J. Grenz; Roy D. Bell
Baker Publishing Group 2001; US$ 20.00A comprehensive examination of sexual misconduct by clergy, helping churches aid the abused and set preventative guidelines. more...









