By integrating insights from psychological and spiritual traditions, the authors provide a fresh outlook on managing difficult emotions such as anger, shame, guilt, and depression. They offer practical guidance to navigate these feelings, encouraging personal growth and emotional healing.
James and Evelyn Whitehead, pastoral theologians with rich ministry experience, show how leadership and ministry can shift from the parent/child model to one based on true partnership. Winner of the 1992 Catholic Press Association Book Award. "A though-provoking analysis of a church in change and of the leadership tranformations necessary for the effective ministery." Christian Education Journals
This book takes a look at the challenges and rewards of Christian life as an adult, examining everything from identity struggles as a young adult to growing old among fellow Christians.
This book provides a portable method for pastoral reflection, supporting the essential Christian vocation of generous response to GodOs Word. In this new edition, the Whiteheads have revised and expanded their now-classic discussion of theological reflection in ministry.
Increasingly, small faith communities have become vital sources of spiritual development and ministry across a wide range of Christian churches. Community of Crafting Christian Communities Today offers a practical analysis of what makes community groups work, along with a theological look at key elements in a spirituality of Christian community. Drawing on theological, sociological, and strategy perspectives, the book provides a comprehensive blueprint for an effective ministry of community formation.
Focusing on the endeavors of 20th-century Catholic authors, the narrative explores their quest to depict a world that, while disenchanted, still reveals signs of God's presence and grace. Utilizing nature metaphors like gardens and sunsets, these writers convey both beauty and loss. They also incorporate religious imagery, such as Ash Wednesday and Holy Week, to create a captivating atmosphere that seeks to pierce the pervasive sense of disenchantment surrounding contemporary life.
Exploring the essence of Catholic faith, this book emphasizes the enchantment of life through a sacramental lens, where everyday elements like water, bread, and sexuality are imbued with grace. The authors, the Whiteheads, inspire readers to recognize the transformative power of this belief, illustrating how it can infuse their lives with saving energy and deeper meaning.
