Ministry: A Theological, Pastoral Handbook (McBrien Richard P.)(Paperback)

Ministry: A Theological, Pastoral Handbook (McBrien Richard P.)(Paperback)

Chapter OneWHAT IS MINISTRY?Before reading this chapter, scribble a definition of ministry on a piece of paper. The exercise will show that it's not so easy as it appears on the surface. Ministry encompasses a myriad of functions, but its whole is more than the sum of these functions. (If you write

Theological Reflection across Religious Traditions: The Turn to Reflective Believing (Foley Edward)(Paperback)

Theological reflection - connecting real life, ministry, and religious traditions - is a core component of most pastoral training. It is also a hallmark of practical theology and a common spiritual exercise among ordinary Christians trying to discern how their beliefs might influence daily living

Earthed in God: Four movements of spiritual growth (Chapman Christopher)(Paperback)

Drawing on his extensive experience in pastoral ministry and spiritual direction, Christopher Chapman explores the parallels between personal growth and nurturing a garden. In human life as in the natural world, growth can often be a struggle. God, like a patient gardener, chooses to grapple with

Knowing Me, Knowing God: Six Theological Keys To Scripture (Brash Richard)(Paperback)

An introductory framework for understanding key theological aspects of the Bible's storySix keys from God's Word to help you navigate life in God's world.In the Bible, God gives us knowledge of himself and of ourselves, so that through these two intertwined strands we may receive what Calvin

Complete Yes Prime Minister (Lynn Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

at its frequent bestYes Prime Minister exhibits the classical perfection of a Mozart sonata' - Richard Last in The Times'Its closely observed portrayal of what goes on in thecorridors of power has given me hours of pure joy'- Rt

A Pastoral Rule for Today: Reviving an Ancient Practice (Burgess John P.)(Paperback)

The pastoral office has always been a difficult calling. Today, the pastor is often asked to fulfill multiple roles: preacher, teacher, therapist, administrator, CEO. How can pastors thrive amid such demands? What is needed is a contemporary pastoral rule: a pattern for ministry that both

Online Mission and Ministry: A Theological and Practical Guide (Pam Smith)(Paperback)

Many clergy and churches are now taking to the internet and social media to promote their churches or ministries, but few have thought through some of the difficult pastoral and theological issues that may arise. 'Virtual vicar' Revd Pam Smith guides both new and experienced practitioners through

Essential Guide to Family Ministry (Adcock Gail)(Paperback / softback)

A comprehensive foundation for practitioners, this handbook presents an overview of contemporary family life, sets out the core principles of family ministry and offers strategic and practical approaches to

Handbook of Diabetes (Donnelly Richard)(Paperback)

The Handbook of Diabetes provides concise and efficient coverage of the diagnosis, epidemiology, and management of diabetes and its complications. Containing hundreds of attractive colour diagrams, illustrations, and clinical photographs, this popular quick-reference guide focuses on the management

Sylvan Dread: Tales of Pastoral Darkness (Gavin Richard)(Paperback)

From the preeminent author of At Fear's Altar and the occult manifesto The Benighted Pathcomes Sylvan Dread, Richard Gavin's fifth collection of preternatural tales. Bound within are thirteen nightmares exploring the Sinister Pastoral, the dominion which prevails at the intersection of mortal

Lucky Leaf Handbook (Noodle T. E. P.)(Paperback / softback)

A Practical Handbook for Priestly Ministry (Monastery Holy Trinity)(Paperback)

The Apostle Paul commands his disciple Timothy to 'be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.' This exhortation encapsulates the Orthodox Church's expectations from her clergy and forms the basis of her Pastoral Theology. The aim of the present work

Feynman's Tips on Physics: Reflections, Advice, Insights, Practice (Feynman Richard P.)(Paperback)

Feynman's Tips on Physics is a delightful collection of Richard P. Feynman's insights and an essential companion to his legendary Feynman Lectures on Physics With characteristic flair, insight, and humor, Feynman discusses topics physics students often struggle with and offers valuable tips on

Yinka Shonibare CBE at the Driehaus (Townsend Richard P.)(Paperback)

Nicaragua Handbook (Arghiris Richard)(Paperback)

Nicaragua's ethereal beauty and anarchic charms make travelling in the country an intense adventure. From the tempestuous spine of volcanoes that run down towards vast Lake Nicaragua, to the sultry rhythms of Caribbean life on the Corn Islands, Footprint's Handbook will ensure you get the most from

Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: Adventures of a Curious Character (Feynman Richard P.)(Paperback)

Richard P. Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. In this lively work that 'can shatter the stereotype of the stuffy scientist' (Detroit Free Press), Feynman recounts his experiences trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and cracking the uncrackable

Handbook of Christian Ministry - For Lay and Ordained Christians (Pritchard John)(Paperback / softback)

There are many situations we find ourselves in as Christians that are difficult to handle. In this warm and compassionate handbook John Pritchard offers an easy-to-navigate source of advice on how to respond to the needs of others. It draws on his extensive experience, and his companion volume The

The Oxford Handbook of Atheism (Bullivant Stephen)(Paperback)

Recent books by, among others, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have thrust atheism firmly into the popular, media, and academic spotlight. This so-called New Atheism is arguably the most striking development in western socio-religious culture of the past decade or more.As

The Oxford Handbook of the Trinity (Emery O. P. Gilles)(Paperback)

This handbook examines the history of Trinitarian theology and reveals the Nicene unity still at work among Christians today despite ecumenical differences and the variety of theological perspectives. The forty-three chapters are organized into the following seven parts: the Trinity in Scripture,

Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine (Wyatt Jonathan P.)(Paperback)

Now in its fifth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the essential rapid-reference guide to emergency medicine for everyone from junior doctors to specialist registrars, nurse practitioners, and paramedics. New and improved, the Handbook has been thoroughly revised throughout,

Quantum Mechanics (Feynman Richard P.)(Paperback)

'The whole thing was basically an experiment,' Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic

Posttraumatic Growth: Theory, Research, and Applications (Tedeschi Richard G.)(Paperback)

Posttraumatic Growth reworks and overhauls the seminal 2006 Handbook of Posttraumatic Growth. It provides a wide range of answers to questions concerning knowledge of posttraumatic growth (PTG) theory, its synthesis and contrast with other theories and models, and its applications in diverse

Mainly Electromagnetism and Matter (Feynman Richard P.)(Paperback)

The whole thing was basically an experiment, Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic

Measuring Walking: A Handbook of Clinical Gait Analysis (Baker Richard W.)(Paperback)

This book is a practical guide to instrumented clinical gait analysis covering all aspects of routine service provision. It reinforces what is coming to be regarded as the conventional approach to clinical gait analysis. Data capture, processing and biomechanical interpretation are all described