Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical. Zondervan, 2006. Referenced in: Shane Claiborne on Social Ministry, New Monasticism / Ordinary Radicals Spirituality and Social Ministry – Shane Claiborne, New Monasticism/Ordinary Radicals From the Publisher Many of us find ourselves caught somewhere between unbelieving activists and inactive believers. We can write a check
Christopher L. Heuretz and Christine D. Pohl, Friendship at the Margins: Discovering Mutuality in Service and Mission (Resources for Reconciliation). InterVarsity Press, 2010. Referenced in: Series: Resources for Reconciliation – Duke University Divinity School Social Ministry Among the Urban Poor, Urban Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry From the Publisher In our anonymous
Charles Marsh and John M. Perkins, Welcoming Justice: God’s Movement Toward Beloved Community (Resources for Reconciliation). InterVarsity Press, 2009. Referenced in: Series: Resources for Reconciliation – Duke University Divinity School Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry From the Publisher It was not that long ago that African Americans and other minorities were excluded from
Emmanuel Katangole and Chris Rice, Reconciling All Things: A Christian Vision of Justice, Peace, and Healing (Resources for Reconciliation). InterVarsity Press, 2008. Referenced in: Series: Resources for Reconciliation, Duke University Divinity School Theological, Sociological, and Political Foundations of Social Ministry From the Publisher Our world is broken and cries out for reconciliation. But mere conflict
Shawn Anderson, Living Dangerously: Seven Keys to Intentional Discipleship. Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2010. Referenced in: Evangelism Approaches – Missionally Responsive/Evangelical LifeandLeadership.com Summary This discusses the results of a very extensive research project on the most important characteristics found in those who are effective at helping others follow Jesus. Anderson makes two special contributions. One
Missional Foundations for Church Leaders – MISSIONAL LIFESTYLE, DISCIPLESHIP, SPIRITUALITY Part of LifeandLeadership.com ministry resources on Missional Church and Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice, and Urban Ministry. Introduction First Reads on Missional Spirituality and Discipleship Shapevine Series on Missional Spirituality and Discipleship – Frost and Hirsch Radical Series – David Platt on Missional Spirituality and
Managing Volunteer Ministry in Church Part of LifeandLeadership.com ministry resources on Church Leadership and Renewal, Church Administration, and Involvement and Spiritual Gifts in Church Ministry. Introduction to Volunteer Ministry Web-Based Resources on Volunteer Ministry Books on Volunteer Ministry Related Ministry Resources Introduction to Volunteer Ministry All churches, regardless of size, depend on members working together
Involvement, Spiritual Gifts for Christian Ministry Introduction Resources Involvement in Church Ministry, General Spiritual Gifts in Church Ministry, Comprehensive Systems Spiritual Gifts in Church Ministry, Small-Group Systems Practical, Motivational Literature on Spiritual Gifts in Church Ministry, Involvement Related Ministry Resources Introduction Universal to all understandings of church ministry is the belief that disciples should steward
EVANGELISM, PRACTICAL GUIDES The following resources offer practical suggestions and strategies for evangelism. Most are based on either hard research or exemplary practice in reaching people with the Gospel. Although all these resources operate from a theological orientation, most do not articulate it. They assume readers who share their beliefs about salvation and evangelism are
EVANGELISM – THEOLOGY and PRACTICE The following ministry resources, while they discuss the practice of evangelism, also include substantive observations on the theology of evangelism. They differ from books listed in Guides to the Practice of Evangelism that are more pragmatic and do not articulate a theology. The ministry resources are divided according to five
