Abilene Christian University Press: 54 books

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Abilene Stories

From Then to Now

by Glenn Dromgoole, Jay Moore, Joe W. Specht
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2013

A collection of fascinating and colorful stories spanning the history of Abilene, Texas.Although Abilene has long lived in the shadows of the literary limelight, it has not been for a lack of good writing, good writers, or interesting stories.Now coming out of the shadows, Abilene Stories:...
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The Effective Practice of Ministry

Essays in Honor of Charles Siburt

by Tim Sensing
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2013

Few people have made a larger contribution to the ongoing life and health of Churches of Christ around the world than Charles Siburt. During his twenty-four years at Abilene Christian University, Siburt oversaw some fifty DMin theses- a capstone experience designed to recount best practices in congregational...
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Parent's Guide to the Christian College

Supporting Your Child's Mind and Spirit during the College Years

by Todd C. Ream, Timothy W. Herrmann, C. Skipp Trudeau
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2011

A handbook for parents sending their kids off to Christian colleges and universities, offering insight into the academic and spiritual landscape that students enter and that parents need to understand. Every year, tens of thousands of parents send their children off to Christian colleges and...
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Unfinished Reconciliation, Revised

Racism, Justice, and Churches of Christ

by Gary Holloway
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2013

A powerful collection of essays exploring the biblical themes of justice and reconciliation and their application to the institutional racism that has characterized American Churches of Christ. Unfinished Reconciliation grew out of two conferences held ten years apart, the Biblical Preaching Seminar...
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Wandering in the Wilderness

Changes and Challenges to Emerging Adults' Christian Faith

by Brian Simmons
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011

One of today's hot topics is the faith of "emerging adults" (the 18-30 age group). This book surveys the current research on emerging adulthood, describes the common changes emerging adults experience in their Christian faith as they move through their twenties, and discusses how emerging...
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Reconsidering College

Christian Higher Education for Working Adults

by Rick Ostrander
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2014

A simple, clear introduction to higher education from a Christian perspective for the adult student. More and more adults are seeking to develop themselves and improve their professional opportunities by completing a college degree. Whether business professionals, salespersons, nurses, parents, or persons...
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A Faith for the Generations

How Collegiate Experience Impacts Faith

by Timothy W. Hermann, Kirsten D. Tenhaken, Hannah M. Adderley
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2015

"The reshaping of our cultural and social landscape continues, creating unprecedented opportunities. But one question remains: Is a life of faith worth embracing? A Faith for the Generations explains how a Christian campus, a classroom, or even a simple mentoring relationship can flourish...
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Learning for Wisdom

Christian Education and the Good Life

by James E. Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2017

Getting an education can lead to a good paying job . . . What could be wrong with that? Education can serve as a gateway to work, but at a more fundamental level, an education is about more than finding a job or skills training. Education is about disciplining the mind with wisdom. A...
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Why College Matters to God

A Student's Introduction to The Christian College Experience

by Rick Ostrander
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2009

At last, a brief, readable introduction to the unique purpose and value of a Christian college education. This book draws on the insights of a wide range of Christian philosophers, historians, scientists, and theologians, but communicates key concepts in straightforward language and analogies that...
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Echoes of Insight

Past Perspectives and the Future of Christian Higher Education

by Patrick Allen, Kenneth Badley
Language: English
Release Date: February 10, 2017

Christian higher education needs something richer and deeper. Faith-based institutions yearn for more than business as usual, and Echoes of Insight invites you to listen again to older, forgotten, and perhaps even ignored voices. Designed to stimulate conversation among colleagues, Echoes of...
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Renewal for Mission

A Concise History of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

by Gary Holloway
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2009

The Stone-Campbell (Restoration) Movement was born as a Christian renewal effort in the early 19th century. This book tells the story of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in a brief and compelling way. It is ideal for long-time members, new members, and those unfamiliar with this significant...
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Thriving in Leadership

Strategies for Making a Difference in Christian Higher Education

by Karen A. Longman
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2012

In this book, seventeen senior leaders from faith-based colleges and universities across North America—collectively bringing with them hundreds of years of leadership experience—share fresh insights into the theory and practice of Christian higher education leadership. These authors speak honestly...
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by David Fleer, Dave Bland
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003

The Rochester College Sermon Seminar and the series of books it has inspired have been built on the conviction that Christian preaching today needs revision. Such reforming begins with a close and faithful reading of Scripture, an engagement so serious that the world of Scripture ultimately sets agendas...
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InterGenerate

Transforming Churches through Intergenerational Ministry

by Holly Catterton Allen
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 2018

Leaders in Christian communities are all asking the same question: How can we bring the generations back together? InterGenerate addresses important questions of why we should bring the generations back together, but even more significantly, how we can bring generations back together. In this...
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