[PDF] Finding Your Way In Seminary eBook

Author : David M. Mellott
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 21,68 MB
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611647606

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Those considering seminary, those in seminary, and those preparing to graduate from seminary need help. They need help discerning their call, moving into the bewildering world of theological study, and balancing the competing claims of school, work, and family. This book proposes to offer that help, and more, because the seminary eperience is evolving more rapidly than at any time in its history. This book is an ideal textbook for introductory seminary or spiritual formation courses that the majority of seminaries now require of first-year students. The three sections of this book provide information and guidance to those who are discerning a call to ministry and considering theological education; introduces new seminarians to thinking theologically, forming supportive relationships, integrating what they are learning in school with their spiritual lives, and practical guidance on such matters is serving a local congregation while one is in seminary; and offers advice on negotiating the ordination process in different denominational traditions and making the transition from study to full-time ministry.

Author : Phillip G. Camp
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 41,27 MB
Release : 2009-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1630874302

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Your time in seminary can be a period of great blessing and adventure, on the one hand, but also a time of great confusion and doubt, on the other. How do you navigate the challenges, questions, and even frustrations of seminary life? Am you the only one who is confused in your classes or struggling with what you believe? What does all this theological stuff have to do with serving Christ? Finding Your Way was written to help you with these questions and perhaps with others that you didn't even know you had. This little book will help you see that seminary education is not a hoop to jump through or a burden to bear on the way to "real" ministry. Rather, your theological education is an important part of your vocation and spiritual formation now and for your future service. To this end, this book serves as a guide to the ins and outs of seminary life, to fostering a loving relationship with the church, and to developing spiritual habits that will bless you throughout your ministry.

Author : Phillip G. Camp
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 48,39 MB
Release : 2009-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1606082523

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Your time in seminary can be a period of great blessing and adventure, on the one hand, but also a time of great confusion and doubt, on the other. How do you navigate the challenges, questions, and even frustrations of seminary life? Am you the only one who is confused in your classes or struggling with what you believe? What does all this theological stuff have to do with serving Christ? Finding Your Way was written to help you with these questions and perhaps with others that you didn't even know you had. This little book will help you see that seminary education is not a hoop to jump through or a burden to bear on the way to real ministry. Rather, your theological education is an important part of your vocation and spiritual formation now and for your future service. To this end, this book serves as a guide to the ins and outs of seminary life, to fostering a loving relationship with the church, and to developing spiritual habits that will bless you throughout your ministry.

Author : David G. Persons
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 37,42 MB
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1504367782

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An ordained minister's journey to a more ancient universal spirituality, and the price he paid.

Author : Sarah Ciavarri
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 24,54 MB
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 150645660X

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In Finding Our Way to the Truth, Sarah Ciavarri explores lies of a particularly insidious sort--lies masquerading as truths. These lies can be so engrained in how we were raised, the culture we live in, and the type of thinking that has kept us safe that we don't notice how they inform our decisions and affect the way we lead, work, parent, and live. The lies Ciavarri examines aren't the obvious ones. They are sneaky--lies that can be benign, even helpful, such as "I should finish what I start," "People must like me," and "I'm responsible for it all." But these lies can keep us from owning our ideas and strengths, following a dream, confronting dysfunction, or enjoying deeper, more honest relationships. They can replace a sense of well-being and hope with regret and resentment. Ciavarri tells engaging personal stories to help readers recognize seven common lies that leaders often tell themselves. She then demonstrates a three-step process for unmasking each lie: pay attention, examine, and apply the learning. We do better when we stop listening to the lies. God wants better for us, and we were created for better. Finding Our Way to the Truth shows us the way.

Author : Barry W. Holtz
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 36,32 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0827610262

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The ancient rabbis believed that the world rests on three pillars: study, worship, and good deeds. It is said that the greatest of these is study, for it leads to the other two. But exactly how does the modern Jewish reader go about studying the Mishnah, Talmud, and Midrash --- the great ancient and often hard-to-comprehend texts of our tradition? And how do we glean the great insights and wisdom from these sacred texts, which inspired our ancestors, and apply them to our modern lives? With guidance from renowned author and educator Barry Holtz, these ancient texts take on new meaning for us. He provides a framework for exploring our thinking about God, prayer, and ritual, as well as social issues, such as charity, friendship, and justice. His new study guide helps readers and study groups launch their exploration of the ancient texts, posing probing questions to help them stay engaged as they pursue their quest for a deeper understanding of their faith. This spiritual and spirited book, a sequel to Holtz's classic Back to the Sources, is a must-read for adult Jewish learners and educators alike.

Author : Sue Pizor Yoder
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 45,93 MB
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1506489206

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How are emerging generations making meaning in their lives? This team of eight scholars and ministry leaders from across the denominational spectrum formed Co.lab.inq, a collective learning laboratory focused on open-ended inquiry, to explore this question. Together they interviewed over 200 people under 40 in search of the lessons they might teach us about belonging, adversity, legacy - and faith. Through collaborative storytelling conversations focused on truth-seeking and meaning-making, Sue Pizor Yoder and her co-authors illustrate the complex and varied ways Millennials and Gen Z are navigating life and crafting their stories. What do younger Americans have to say about belonging? Where do they find meaning? What challenges are they facing--and how do they confront them? How do they envision their legacies? Pizor Yoder and her colleagues were surprised to find that in addition to these questions, their conversation partners also wanted to talk about faith--even when they didn't identify with any religious tradition. The narratives these authors uncover offer both critique and blessing for society and the church.

Author : David Horton
Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,90 MB
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780764201608

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A Seminary Overview for Those Who Can't Attend Classes In this one-of-a-kind book, lay people and pastors will find the major topics included in a typical seminary masters program, including surveys of the Old and New Testaments, systematic theology, church history, apologetics, missions, ethics, Christian education, and more. Designed for anyone who wants an introduction to a seminary education but cannot afford the time or money to attend seminary, who lives where formal training is unavailable, or whose previous education is primarily secular. Complete in one volume.

Author : Phoebe Walker
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 15,46 MB
Release : 2017-04-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0692953736

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If you have ever experienced a major life trial that left you desperately searching for hope and a point of recovery, then jump on board. This book is a candid description of my lifelong train ride through multiple trials to healing. Allow me to share with you how I have overcome my circumstances and daily live as a survivor. This book is one woman¿s life journey through an abusive childhood, marriage, disease, cancer, and profound faith. It is full of excitement and emotion that will keep you on the edge of your seat and versatile enough to cover a multitude of topics and demographics. The author shares how, through faith and humor she was able to rise victoriously out of each difficult life circumstance. She digs deeper by calling the readers to become active participants in their own victories by finding personal silver linings as a lifeline. Don¿t be fooled by the intensity of the topics covered because just as you think a situation can¿t get any worse, the author will have you laughing. This honest memoir was written to help others walk through their own life trials.Silver Linings, finding my way through life¿s storms is a fully revised version of my award winning Silver Linings, Encounters with Angels that earned a 1st in category from the international Chanticleer book reviews. This revised book is packed full with new pictures, chapters and updated details, and it is written to better help you connect your personal life with the author¿s stories.