'...the three volumes seem set to replace Bouyer's "History of Christian Spirituality" as the standard work of reference in this field.' "Tablet".

Christian Spirituality II (World Spirituality Series)

Religion & Spirituality

McGinn, Bernard

Meyendorff, John (eds.)

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Christian Spirituality II: High Middle Ages and Reformation

Mukerji, Bithika

Sundararajan, K.R.

Christian Spirituality III (World Spirituality Series)

Louis Dupré

A multivolume series with more than 500 contributing scholars worldwide, presenting the spiritual wisdom of the human race in its historical unfolding, from prehistoric times, through the great religions to the meeting of traditions at the present.

Indian, Southeast Asian, Tibetan and Early Chinese (World Spirituality Series)

Takeuchi Yoshinor

Presence of God: History of Western Christian Mysticism: Growth of Mysticism v. 2

Bernard McGinn

Later China, Korea, Japan, and the Modern World (World Spirituality)

Takeuchi Yoshinori

Today, many churches and their related agencies and ministries are shrinking. Often a large portion of those who remain are older adults. Celebrating the Graying Church suggests that this is an opportunity for a new and different kind of ministry-a ministry to, with, and from older adults who may have wisdom to pass on to the legacy of the future generations. This book offers opportunities, ideas, and guidance for this new vision and practice of ministry, while also describing how aging adults in ministry can support each other and their faith communities.

Celebrating the Graying Church

OLSON, RICHARD

Self-Help

Review\nFilled with a kaleidoscope of wisdom, astute insight, and engaging prose, The Jubilee Years sings of fresh possibilities for a spiritually adventurous retirement. -- Rev. Patricia Adams Farmer, author of Beauty and Process Theology\nAlways the pragmatic thinker, Bruce Epperly has written a well thought out, theologically relevant book for retiring clergy who still want to honor their call, make a difference, and enjoy all that life has to offer. 
-- Rev. John C. Dorhauer, general minister and president, United Church of Christ\nTaking inspiration from the Spanish word for retirement—jubilacion—veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new possibilities. Similar in spirit to the Jubilee year described in scripture, retirement can be a time of transformation and exploration, of freedom to try on new versions of yourself and new paths of service. In that spirit, clergy can embrace creative transformation in their relationships, neighborhoods, religious communities, and politics. No longer tethered to the politics and administrative duties of congregational leadership, they can now freely commit themselves to relational, intellectual, and spiritual growth. They can also focus on personal, community, and planetary healing and transformation. Retired clergy can become sages and wisdom givers sharing their insights and energy with seminarians and novice pastors, congregations, and communities.\nBringing together the fruits of conversations with more than 100 retired clergy, theological reflection, and spiritual practices, this text provides a way forward for clergy considering retirement and retired clergy. Based on interviews from persons from diverse denominations, theological perspectives, and ethnic and racial backgrounds, this book garners wisdom from pastors on their retirement journeys, from personal preparation and public announcement to first steps following retirement and long-term adventures.

The Jubilee Years

Epperly Lancaster Theological Seminary Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Continuing Education, Bruce

Can how you leave a church affect your feelings about leaving or create baggage you take to your new congregation? Gain insight into termination styles and how they affect both you and your parishioners. Using real-life illustrations, Oswald guides you through Alban Institute research findings to help you prepare for a departure.

Running Through the Thistles: Terminating A Ministerial Relationship With A Parish

Oswald, Roy

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