Clergy Killers: Guidance for Pastors and Congregations Under Attack
Though some conflict in the church may be normal, there are some types of conflict which are abnormal and abusive. Within some congregations there are personalities who seek to unsettle the relationship between minister and congregation. In this engaging and useful book, G. Lloyd Rediger offers strategies to prevent abuse, support clergy, and to build healthier congregations.
COMBINING MORAL TRUTH WITH PASTORAL COMPASSION – The Papers and Articles of Clement Campos, C.Ss.R
This book is the collections of papers and articles of Rev. Dr. Clement Campos. This collection and personal reflections is a splendid example of contemporary Catholic moral theological reflection at its best, and powerful example of the contribution the Church in India has made to the development of Christian moral science. In his articles Fr. Campos guides the reader in seeking the best way to find and respond to God who is always present in these most difficult of moral challenges in life.
Communicating In Ministry And Mission – An Introduction to Pastoral and Evangelizing Communication
This book is regarding the social communication that unfolds the basic needs and directions for the communication dimension in pastoral ministry and evangelisation.
CONSTANTS IN CONTEXT, A THEOLOGY OF MISSION FOR TODAY
Traces the history and theology of mission from the origins of Christianity to the present providing the most up-to-date and complete book of its kind. Constants in Context possesses a depth and structure that make it the standard account of both the history and theology of Christian mission. “A masterpiece that situates the theology of mission within a global history of church mission, this volume will no doubt become an instant classic…Meticulously researched, compre-hensive in scope, and stylistically accessible, this book is required reading for every ministerial student of all denominations who will have to do ministry in an increasingly pluralistic world.” – Peter C. Phan, Georgetown University
Contextualization in the New Testament: Patterns for Theology and Mission
Winner of a 2006 Christianity Today Book Award
Honored as one of the “Fifteen Outstanding Books of 2005 for Mission Studies” by International Bulletin of Missionary Research
Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility
Duane Elmer asked people around the world how they felt about Western missionaries. The response? “Missionaries could be more effective
Cross: Unrivaled Christ, Unstoppable Gospel, Unreached Peoples, Unending Joy
“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
It is the most dangerous and loving cause in the universe: rescuing sinners from eternal suffering and bringing them into the eternal joy of relationship with Jesus.
Ecological Insights of Jesus – A Missiological Reading
A Christological basis is sought by studying the significance of ecological images as found in the mission of Jesus, drawing implications for the missiological importance of ecology in Christian mission.
EVANGELIZATION IN THE LIGHT OF ECCLESIA IN ASIA
Edited by Fr. Mario Saturnino Dias
Also in response to the call given by the Synod Fathers to “all Christ’s disciples in Asia to a new commitment to mission” (EA 1 & 4). Hence, the theme of the Symposium “Evangelization in the light of Ecclesia in Asia”. The FABC Office of Evangelization always nurtured the desire to study the Apostolic Exhortation in depth in view of this new commitment to mission, but other programs planned before the promulgation of Ecclesia in Asia did not permit necessary time and space for this venture. Coincidentally at a point a proposal from “Asia 2000” – a lay mission oriented movement originated in the US with roots in India – to join hands with the FABC Office of Evangelization gave new impetus to our dream in the waiting. In fact, “Asia 2000” co-sponsored this Symposium.
EXPLORING IDENTITY AND ALTERITY – PERSPECTIVES AND PROJECTS
With dialogue and fellowship in religious experience it is possible to cultivate an attitude of respecting all religons and make use of religions as agents promoting harmony of life locally, nationally and globally. This book makes an attempt to investigate critically and creatively the projected and imagined images of self and others and their implications to live together in harmony.
Exploring the Depths of the Mystery of Christ – K Subba Rao’s Eclectic Praxis of Hindu Discipleship to Jesus
Foreword by Robin S Boyd
This study presents a new paradigm for the interpretation of Subba Rao’s theology, as well as presenting new data on the man and his work. Perhaps more importantly, the basic data for sound analysis are here presented in English for the first time. Fundamental to Subba Rao and his work are the 34 songs he composed, which are still constantly sung his followers. Two partial translations which appeared in the past can hardly be found today, but a new full translation of the songs is presented here, along with a thematic index to the songs.
Firestorm: Preventing and Overcoming Church Conflicts
Practical suggestions on how to avoid and overcome the destructive interpersonal conflicts many churches have experienced with leaders, members, and pastors.
Gender Justice in the Church and Society – Papers of the Second DVK National Seminar on Moral Theology
Editor
Shaji George Kochuthara
God’s Love Compels Us: Taking the Gospel to the World
Edited by D. A. Carson, Kathleen Nielson, Contributions by David Platt, John Piper, J. Mack Stiles, Andy Davis, Michael Oh, Stephen T. Um
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.”
2 Corinthians 5:20
In this collection of biblical expositions, seven prominent Bible teachers lay the biblical foundation for missions based on the apostle Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians, addressing a number of oft-debated topics along the way.
Good News to the Poor: Social Involvement and the Gospel
Help them or tell them?
Be like Jesus or talk about Jesus?
Social action or gospel proclamation?
Quite often we find ourselves gravitating toward one of those modes over the other―at times going so far as to pit word against deed, as if the two were mutually exclusive. Yet Good News to the Poor shows us how both are integrated in the biblical vision of mission so that we may become both evangelists and activists―Christians who talk the talk and who walk the walk.
Gospel-Centered youth Ministry: A Practical Guide
Youth ministry is an essential part of most evangelical churches. And yet, there is a surprising lack of resources written
Hindutva : An Indian Christian Response
Editor
J. Mattam S.J. P. and Arokiadass S.J.
Hindutva Agenda and Minority Rights – A Christian Response: Studies in the Gospel Interface with Indian Context
This study clarifies to us the meaning of a secular state, secularism, constitutional democracy and fundamental rights and helps us to develop perspectives on how we ought to understand our role in public sphere as those who shall enable the political process to safeguard the rights of the minorities and protect a continued secular state, where all religions shall enjoy freedom of exercise and expression. This is timely study and a positive input to our mission in plural settings.
Siga Arles, Ph.D
Director, Centre for Contemporary Christianity, Bangalore
Hope for the World – The Christian Vision
Hope is essential to human life. Without hope, humanity plunges into despair, and life can lose all purpose and meaning. Hope energizes people and communities, and also produces for-bearance and patience. In this clear and accessible survey, which incorporates Asian perspectives, Roland Chia shows how Christian hope presses beyond the limits of both secular and religious world-views and confronts the reality of pain, suffering and death in the light of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, It is hope for god, and in God.
I am a Church Member – Discovering the Attitude That Makes the Difference
Best-selling author and ministry leader Thom S. Rainer drew an exceptional response when he posted a 500-word declaration about church
Interculturation Of Religion – Critical Perspectives on Robert de Nobili’s Mission in India
The essays revisit Nobili’s mission in Madhurai, in 17th Century. They evaluate the approach of Nobili to religion and culture that suggests neat separation between religious discourse and cultural symbols. The central discussion of the volume – the relationship between culture and religion – is relevant to India and beyond where religious fundamentalism uses religious, consciousness to gain political power. This book would interest students and scholars of religious, Indian history, sociology and politics.