Augsburg Fortress: 22 books
Wholly Citizens
God's Two Realms and Christian Engagement with the World
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Wholly Citizens addresses the relation between the church and the world in light of the Reformation teaching of the two realms—especially as presented by Luther. Rather than exploring again the usual texts of Luther from the 1520's, this book begins with a careful reading of Luther's Commentary...
Serving the Assembly's Worship
A Handbook for Assisting Ministers
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
This new resource provides a brief history of assisting ministers in Christian worship. Christian Scharen addresses topics associated with what makes a good assisting minister and gives a step-by-step walk through this important role. Scharen considers this leadership role not just as a task, but...
Praying for the Whole World
A Handbook for Intercessors
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2016
In the intercessions, the assembly asks God to respond to the needs of the whole world. Through these petitions, worshipers enact their baptismal calling to intercede for the well-being of all things.
In many churches, laypersons prepare the prayers of intercession. In this concise, charming,...
The Mission Table
Renewing Congregation and Community
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2013
In a time of declining mainline Protestant church attendance, Bouman reminds us that the Holy Spirit is still very much at work. It is the mission of our churches to aid God’s reconciling and restoring action in the world. This conversation on mission must involve everyone including laypeople, pastors,...
Welcome One Another
A Handbook for Hospitality Ministers
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2016
We once believed that as a majority culture in North America everyone knew all there was to know about a church and its surroundings. This certainly is no longer true in a post-Christian North American culture. Most people in our towns and cities, in the neighborhoods and surrounding countryside of...
by Helen Rhee
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Wealth and Poverty in Early Christianity is part of Ad Fontes: Early Christian Sources, a series designed to present ancient Christian texts essential to an understanding of Christian theology, ecclesiology, and practice. This volume is designed to introduce the reader to the broad range of texts...
The Christian Life
Baptism and Life Passages
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
The Christian Life, written by Dennis L. Bushkofsky and Craig A. Satterlee, focuses on the formative role of baptism not only for the individual being baptized but the church. Examines baptism and the related rites of affirmation of baptism in which the baptismal center is clearly seen: Healing, Funeral, and Marriage.
Being Well When We are Ill
Wholeness And Hope In Spite Of Infirmity
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2008
Marva Dawn has an insider's view of the many spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical difficulties encountered by people with chronic illness and disabilities. She knows from experience how to nurture hope in spite of infirmity.Filled with insight and practical help, each...
Keeping Time
The Church's Years
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
Keeping Time, written by Gail Ramshaw and Mons Teig, explores why Christians have different ways of looking at time, at how the life of the church is ordered and organized by days, weeks, seasons, and years. Provides detailed information about Sundays, festivals, seasons, and commemorations as well as daily prayer.
by Lorraine S. Brugh, Gordon W. Lathrop
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
The Sunday Assembly, written by Lorraine S. Brugh and Gordon W. Lathrop, addresses the general principles that have guided the shaping of Evangelical Lutheran Worship, with an in-depth look at the central liturgy of Christian worship, Holy Communion. Examines how worship interacts with environment, music,...
Getting the Word Out
A Handbook for Readers
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Practical help, encouragement, preparation exercises, and spiritual wisdom for those who serve as readers in worship. Hoyer provides valuable insight into both the why and the how of excellent reading. Includes pronunciation guide for the lectionary readings.
Centripetal Worship
The Evangelical Heart of Lutheran Worship
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2007
Centripetal Worship examines how worship is, and should be, at the center of the assembly. Contributors look at the historical and contemporary factors that influence how and why we worship the way we do. The Worship Matters Studies Series examines key worship issues through studies by pastors, musicians,...
Double Particularity
Karl Barth, Contextuality, and Asian American Theology
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
Double Particularity is a constructive proposal for theological methodology addressing the Asian American context using the theology of Karl Barth. It focuses primarily on employing Barth's theology to develop a methodology for engaging the Asian American context. This methodological focus means that...
Three Year Banquet Worship Matters
The Lectionary for the Assembly
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2004
A Three-Way Banquet is a concise, clear, straightforward introduction to the way that Christian communities have organized their reading of scripture in worship. The Worship Matters Studies Series examines key worship issues through studies by pastors, musicians, and laypeople from throughout the...
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