Church Publishing Inc : 785 books
Holiness and Community
John Coburn Preaches the Faith
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
This varied and vast collection captures more than 160 sermons developed and delivered by John Coburn — prominent church leader, educator, and rector at St. James Church in New York City. Powerful, yet readily accessible, the sermons reflect Coburn’s refined understanding of personal spirituality,...
Done and Left Undone
Grace in the Meantime of Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018
• An original and thoughtful approach to a grace-filled theology of leadership • Incorporates insights from biological and behavioral sciences and popular culture In a post-Christian culture, parish clergy can find themselves at a loss, ill-equipped to deal with a reality for which seminary did...
Searching for Sacred Space
Essays on Architecture and Liturgical Design in the Episcopal Church
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Every Sunday we walk through those (probably red) doors and enter a sacred space. It is familiar . . . maybe comforting . . . maybe not . . . maybe downright uncomfortable and unwelcoming. In twelve thoughtful and provocative essays, the writers ask important questions about the relationship between...
Fearless Church Fundraising
The Practical and Spiritual Approach to Stewardship
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2013
Considering how essential fundraising is to ministry, many church leaders remain terrified of asking for or talking about money. Fearless Church Fundraising removes the terror from stewardship, urging leaders to focus on deep spiritual conversion and a clear, compelling mission before they design...
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Three Christmas Pageants for Church Schools
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Here are three different Christmas pageants complete with music, staging directions, scenery and costume suggestions, plus pointers about how to organize your event. The pageants are for grades K-8, but one also calls for adults and teens. The first pageant is a traditional Nativity play with carols;...
Restoring the Ties That Bind
The Grassroots Transformation of the Episcopal Church
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2003
Drawing on more than 2,500 discussions with Episcopalians in focus groups and personal interviews as part of the Episcopal Church Foundation's Zacchaeus project, William Sachs and Thomas Holland conclude that there is a paradox in the Episcopal Church. At
Gifted by Otherness
Gay and Lesbian Christians in the Church
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2001
In the past two decades or so the issue of homosexuality has taken center stage at national and regional denominational meetings and in local church communities. The response of the majority of churches ranges from condemnation to toleration of the gay and lesbian community, neither of which offers...
Episcopal Etiquette and Ethics
Living the Craft of Priesthood in the Episcopal Church
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
What is the appropriate attire for an Episcopal priest at the events associated with the service in the Book of Common Prayer, the “Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage?” What does it mean to be an icon of Christ at a cocktail party? How does one live with sensitive confidential information...
Deacons and the Church
Making Connections Between Old and New
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
John Collins, author of the groundbreaking study Diakonia, explores the pastoral implications of a new scholarly understanding of the role of deacons in the Early Church.
by Eric H. F. Law, Stephanie Spellers
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2018
The New Church’s Teaching series has been one of the most recognizable and useful sets of books in the Episcopal Church. With the launch of the Church’s Teachings for a Changing World series, visionary Episcopal thinkers and leaders have teamed up to write a new set of books, grounded and thoughtful...
Manifesto for Learning
The Mission of the Church in Times of Change
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
This book stresses the importance of active advocacy for education in the church, suggesting the balance between worship, social service, and education is out of whack. Morgan promotes a new understanding of education at all levels of church life that takes the discussion beyond questions of survival,...
by James B. Jordan
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Experience shows that churches that are open and transparent engender a greater feeling of trust and willingness on the part of donors. Financial Management for Episcopal Parishes defines the roles of the clergy, staff, vestry, and congregation in the establishment of a transparent and functioning...
by Lisa Brown
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Designing a Vacation Bible Schoosl program, as opposed to choosing one of the many off-the-shelf packages, is a labor of love. It considers the unique perspective of children and invests accordingly. It’s a home-cooked meal compared to fast food. It sends a message to parents that a church values...
With Generous Hearts, Revised Edition
How to Gather Resources for Your Church, Church School, Church Agency, Chaplaincy, or Diocese
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2005
The classic manual for raising capital funds. This edition includes new material on the discernment phase of the campaign, annual stewardship campaigns, and establishing church planned-giving programs.