Conversations with Scripture and with Each Other: Spiritual Formation for Lay Leaders Contributor(s): Shaw, M. Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0742562794 ISBN-13: 9780742562790 Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Binding Type: Paperback Published: April 2008 Annotation: Lay leaders play an essential role in congregational life, but can find themselves spending more of their time at church balancing budgets than deepening their own faith. Written from his years of experience as a priest and now as the bishop of Massachusetts, M. Thomas Shaw's Conversations with Scripture and with Each Other is designed to encourage and strengthen the faith of lay leaders, while also helping them consider how scripture treats various issues in church life, such as stewardship, conflict, and evangelism. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Episcopalian - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Christian Ministry - General |
Dewey: 283.73 |
LCCN: 2007050916 |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.74" W x 8.42" L (0.39 lbs) 132 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Features: Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Lay leaders play an essential role in congregational life, but can find themselves spending more of their time at church balancing budgets than deepening their own faith. Written from his years of experience as a priest and now as the bishop of Massachusetts, M. Thomas Shaw's Conversations with Scripture and with Each Other is designed to encourage and strengthen the faith of lay leaders, while also helping them consider how scripture treats various issues in church life, such as stewardship, conflict, and evangelism. Perfect for individual reflection or group discussion, each chapter includes a close examination of biblical passages as well as practical questions for reflection on how the scriptures apply to collective church life and individual spiritual growth. |
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