On St. Peter Street, in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, stands Preservation Hall, an institution unique in American cultural and musical life. Here traditional jazz has been played nearly every night since the early 1960s. Preservation Hall bands have also traveled worldwide. William Carter tells the story of the Hall itself, the personalities who ran it and the music and musicians of New Orleans. Preservation Hall has played host to jazz fans from all parts of the world, musicians and listeners alike. In this lavishly illustrated book, a series of vignettes is interwoven with the narrative, covering, for example, many of the great personalities of early jazz, the story of early recording pioneer William Russell, and the steamy dance halls of Luthjen's and Speck's Moulin Rouge. William Carter brilliantly captures the essence of this colorful chapter in America's musical history. Photographs by William Carter.

Preservation Hall

Arts & Photography

Carter,William

Music

Cassell

The history of many deserted towns, scattered across the western states, is revealed in nineteenthand twentieth-century photography

Ghost Towns of the West: A Sunset Pictorial

Lane Pub.Co.

a look at ghost towns that are dying, and some that live in the 20th century.

Ghost Towns of the West

History

Editor: McDowell, Jack

Americas

Lane Magazine & Book Company

Tells the story of Preservation Hall in New Orleans, a home to the pioneers of traditional jazz, focusing on the people linked to the Hall, the musicians, and the music

Preservation Hall: Music from the Heart

W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.

Middle West country

Houghton/Mifflin

Every church has a staff. Some have only a pastor, with unpaid lay persons assisting in the work of the church. As the church grows in size or ministry other paid persons may be added in various roles, part or full time. Team Spirituality is an examination of the process for defining needs and for acquiring, developing and utilizing local church staff in ways that are practical, productive and spiritually-energizing in support of the ministry of the local church. It is a comprehensive introduction to biblical foundations and staff dynamic for churches of all sizes. It addresses such questions as when staff should be added, where to find them, team building, increasing staff members' effectiveness and integrating them into the life of the congregation, along with guidance for general staff administration. Various instruments are provided to assist the staff team and the pastor in assessing and addressing needs and encouraging team building, along with suggestions on how to use the instruments. William Carter believes that the center of the Body of Christ is spirituality and places a major focus on elevating the spiritual vitality of staff persons in order to increase their effectiveness in meeting the spiritual needs of the congregation. Beginning with the record of the formation of the first church staffs as told in Acts, he moves on to the present day, confirming the value of staff persons and suggesting ways that they may effectively impact the church and community. Using insights gained by 28 years as pastor of local churches of various sizes and fifteen years of leading retreats and seminars in and for local church staff development, he encourages the pastor and staff persons to work closely together, sharing through personal relationships and communicating ministry plans and church dynamics freely with one another at all times. Convinced that all members of the team are in the same ministry, he asserts that each must be an integral part of all ministry, respected and affirmed. Team Spirituality may be read by pastors, personnel committee members and/or staff persons for personal enrichment and skills development or it can be used by the senior pastor, the church administrator, or the personnel committee to provide material for staff training and retreats. Instruments included may be reproduced for use with local church staffs. “Team Spirituality provides biblical and theological foundations for a spirituality that is deeply grounded in the diverse gifts of the whole body and inextricably centered in the vital mission of the church. Carter's work is filled with practical advice and sound principles for staff development. It contains a variety of helpful, up-to-date resources that promise to enrich the corporate life of the staff and the spiritual life of the congregation. For Carter spirituality is not simply a coveted ‘extra dimension’ but an essential element of what it means to be a Christian and part of the body of Christ.” --Justin W. Tull

Team Spirituality: A Guide for Staff and Church

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

ABINGDON PRESS *

This study is part of the Bible Reader Series a series of short-term Bible studies. This is a 5 session study of the book of Galatians. The series is designed for adult study groups wishing to explore a particular book of the Bible for a limited number of sessions. It uses NRSV. (separate leader's guide #0687020352)

Set Free by God's Grace Student: A Study of Galatians (Bible Readers Series)

A six-week study of the Books of 1, 2 and 3 John. Sessions include: <ul>
<li>Forgiveness and Fellowship </li> <li>Knowing and Abiding </li> <li>Love and Hate </li> <li>Fear and Love </li> <li>Faith and Life </li> <li>Loyalty and Discipleship </li> </ul>
The Bible Readers Series is designed for adult study groups wishing to explore a particular Book of the Bible for a limited number of sessions. It uses the NRSV translation.

Abiding in Love Student: A Study of 1, 2, 3 John (Bible Readers Series)

This series of short-term Bible studies (4-8 weeks) is designed to guide adults who wish to explore a particular book of the Bible for a limited number of sessions. Books slated for inclusion in the series are primarily from the New Testament, with a few often-requested books from the Old Testament. Uses the New Revised Standard Version. Each chapter includes a purpose statement, a Bible passage, discussion questions, and a closing prayer. To see another adult Bible study offered by Cokesbury, go to the Adult Bible Studies website.

Good News for God's People Student: A Study of Romans (Bible Readers Series)

Title #6 in the Bible Reader Series is a short-term, 7 session study of the book of Hebrews. The series is designed for adult study groups wishing to explore a particular book of the Bible for a limited number of sessions. It uses NRSV. Hebrews--This seven-session study of Hebrews seeks to help Christians grow strong in their faith by pointing out that in Jesus Christ God has provided for them all that is needed for their redemption. The lessons focus on aspects of God's provisions--the living Word, the promise of rest, the Great High Priest, and the new covenant--as well as that which God expects--confident faith, disciplined commitment, and daily Christian living. (see separate teacher's book #068709495X)

Bible Readers Series | A Study of Hebrews: Looking Forward in Faith

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