Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-189)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 535-562) and indexes
Three-dimensional faith -- The church as community -- Jesus values children -- Dwelling in the mysteries -- The power of story -- Obedience and faith -- Worship -- Creating a child-friendly culture -- Appendix: Traveling with Paul : bringing the first missionary journey to life
Guidelines for recognizing and valuing differences -- Understanding power and difference : race as a primary example -- The role of feelings in individual and community transformation -- The role of imagination in transformation -- Relational theory as a way of valuing differences -- Transforming the way women and men work together -- The rhythms of transformation
Positive help for a major occupational hazard of the ministry and the helping professions. Each year millions suffer from depression and ministers and helping professionals are no exception. in fact, the stresses and high expectations that go with the calling make depression more likely for ministers, counselors, teachers, doctors, and nurses, social workers, and their families. this book offer…