Bruce G Epperly's Books

Process Spirituality

Practicing Holy Adventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Process Spirituality

Practicing Holy Adventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

What one believes about God shapes how one worships, prays, thinks, and lives. Dr. Bruce Epperly, who provided a very short introduction to process theology in Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God, now provides a short and succinct guide to spiritual practices for those who want to embrace and live the adventurous spiritual life. From times of worship, to prayer, to solitude, and even to study, he provides a guide to living with a God who is deeply and intimately involved in our lives. Holiness and spirituality are not about being other-worldly. Rather, they are about being even more in the here and now than any of us may have thought possible.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631994565

ISBN 13

9781631994562

Holistic Spirituality

Life Transforming Wisdom from the Letter of James

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Holistic Spirituality

Life Transforming Wisdom from the Letter of James

By: Bruce G. Epperly

The book of James has gotten a bad rap amongst Christians, especially modern protestants. It's often considered not as theologically serious as the writings of Paul, nor as gracious as the gospels. For some it's too works-oriented, for others just a bit obscure. Some have even questioned whether it is truly a Christian book. Let's face it. You're much more likely to see a seminary course on Romans or Galatians than on James, or to hear a sermon, for that matter! Bruce Epperly doesn't agree with that perspective. Not only does he think James has something important to say about the way we live as 21st century Christians, just as it did for 1st century Christians, but he also doesn't think James is in opposition to Paul. He suspects the two apostles would have had no difficulty with each other's theology. In this third volume of the Topical Line Drives series, he aims to direct readers to the important message of this little book for contemporary Christians. He provides a fresh orientation and focus to understanding the message. Once you've read his thoughts you'll likely never read James in the same way again. Certainly, you won't dismiss it.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1938434765

ISBN 13

9781938434761

God's Touch

Faith, Wholeness, and the Healing Miracles of Jesus

By: Bruce Gordon Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

God's Touch

Faith, Wholeness, and the Healing Miracles of Jesus

By: Bruce Gordon Epperly

The mounting evidence of the interconnectedness of spirituality, health, and medicine suggests giving new attention to the healing ministry of Jesus. Through a fresh reading of the Gospel narratives, Bruce Epperly reveals the centrality of whole-person healing within Jesus' mission as teacher and social reformer and stresses that churches should seek to recover a healing ministry that touches both the spirit and the body. God's Touch traces the links between Jesus' approach to wholeness of mind, body, spirit, and relationships, and the practices of complementary and alternative medicine today.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

262

Publisher

Westminster John Knox Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0664222811

ISBN 13

9780664222819

The Mystic in You

Discovering a God-Filled World

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Mystic in You

Discovering a God-Filled World

By: Bruce G. Epperly

What is a mystic? Bruce Epperly defines mystics as people who see holiness in everyday life. You can be a mystic without denying the joys of your physical body, fleeing society, abandoning your family, or disengaging from politics. Practical and accessible, The Mystic in You helps you become aware of the many ways you can experience God's presence in your daily life. Yes, you can be a mystic. The many faces of mysticism described in this book invite you to become the mystic that suits your personality, faith tradition, and life experience. Epperly introduces 12 individuals or groups of mystics through the ages, including some from Jewish and Muslim traditions: Saint Francis of Assisi Brother Lawrence The desert mothers and fathers The Baal Shem Tov Benedict of Nursia Howard Thurman The Celtic mystics Etty Hillesum Hildegard of Bingen Rumi Mechthild of Magdeburg Julian of Norwich Each mystic had particular spiritual experiences that shaped his or her view of God and the world. In each chapter, Epperly guides you through four spiritual practices that can help deepen your relationship with God and open you to God's movement in your life.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

166

Publisher

Upper Room Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

0835817628

ISBN 13

9780835817622

Piglet's Process

Process Theology for All God's Children

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Piglet's Process

Process Theology for All God's Children

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Does theology have to be dry and boring in order to be serious? Not at all! The prophet Isaiah once said, “a little child will lead them.” But, what about a character from Winnie the Pooh? Can anxious, yet adventurous, Piglet help us understand our relationship with God and one another? Theology is serious business. So serious that it can’t be left solely to adults! Bruce Epperly’s imaginative conversations with Piglet explore the contours of theological reflection from the perspective of Process Theology. Process Theology is often seen as far too complicated for adults to understand and impossible to teach or preach to laypeople. In this text, an experienced pastor and professor and a beloved character from the Winnie the Pooh stories bring Process Theology to life and explore themes such as beauty, spirituality, adventure, friendship, healing, and God’s presence in our lives. In the spirit of Jesus’ parables, Piglet’s Process will inspire your imagination and creativity and invite you on a never-ending spiritual journey with a theologian, stuffed animal, and the healer from Nazareth as your companions. This is a book to read for fun and study seriously. It's theology for everyone.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631997289

ISBN 13

9781631997280

Transforming Acts

Acts of the Apostles as a 21st Century Gospel

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Transforming Acts

Acts of the Apostles as a 21st Century Gospel

By: Bruce G. Epperly

In Healing Marks (Energion Publications, 2012), Dr. Bruce Epperly challenged Christians to take the healings of Jesus seriously as a pattern for how we can become healing communities. Now he turns to the book of Acts as a pattern for the church in the 21st century. He says, “I believe that Acts of the Apostles provides a fluid, open-spirited, and holistic faith for twenty-first century people as well as a vision for congregational transformation and renewal. Anything can happen to those who follow Jesus. Life is adventurous, surprising, and interesting. Worship leads to mission and mission challenges narrow-mindedness and self-imposed limitations. For those who embrace the spirit of Acts of the Apostles, worship will never be boring and every day will be a holy adventure.” This book is not just an exposition of the book of Acts. It is a call to action. But it is more than that. It draws from the lessons of the early church a plan of individual and communal action to live an adventurous life of faith and to change the world. Each chapter includes activities to help you apply the content to your life and mission. Labeled “Transforming Acts” these point to the transforming acts you can take in your personal or congregational life . Acts is a story of a small group of people who set out to do what appeared humanly impossible – change their world. In this book you are invited to become a part of that story, to attempt the humanly impossible, and to bring transformation and renewal to the church and to the entire world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

138

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1938434641

ISBN 13

9781938434648

The Jubilee Years

Embracing Clergy Retirement

By: Bruce Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Jubilee Years

Embracing Clergy Retirement

By: Bruce Epperly

Taking 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. Bringing 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.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

169

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1538145502

ISBN 13

9781538145500

Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Bruce G. Epperly

This is an introductory guide to Process Theology for undergraduates. As part of Contiuum's 'Guide for the Perplexed' series, this text provides an accessible introduction to process theology, aimed at nurturing the theological imagination of undergraduates, pastors and interested laypersons. It describes the major themes of process theology and relates them to the everyday lives and spiritual commitments of people today. In addition to addressing traditional theological issues, Epperly addresses cutting edge issues in theology and ethics such as pluralism and postmodernism, matters of life and death, science (technology and genetics), and emerging forms of Christianity. This text is designed for seminary and university classes as well as congregational study. It will help readers to overcome the obstacles created by the technical language often employed by process theologians. Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

194

Publisher

A&C Black

Published Date

ISBN 10

0567119998

ISBN 13

9780567119995

Messy Incarnation

Meditations on Christ in Process

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Messy Incarnation

Meditations on Christ in Process

By: Bruce G. Epperly

The incarnation is a central Christian doctrine. Many books have been dedicated to attempting to understand its mystery and how it fits with the rest of Christian theology. But what about the way this doctrine can and should impact the way we live? Process theologian and pastor Bruce Epperly addresses this topic in this easy-to-read but challenging book. Starting with a look forward in Advent and moving through the seasons of the Christian year and indeed of life, he examines different elements of both the story and the doctrine. From expectation we move through the various “messy” ways in which God acts, Christmas, Epiphany, Pentecost, and the emerging kingdom of Christ. This book is theology where it meets practice, reflection put into practical action, and ethics drawn from the deepest wells of the Christ story. It will drive you deeper into scripture and spiritual growth from a variety of perspectives and sources, reflecting the chasms crossed in the one very messy incarnation.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

138

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631998234

ISBN 13

9781631998232

Walking with Francis of Assisi

From Privilege to Activism

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Walking with Francis of Assisi

From Privilege to Activism

By: Bruce G. Epperly

From a pilgrimage through the streets of Assisi to contemplative walks on the beaches near his home, Bruce Epperly has pondered the questions of privilege, prayer, and social justice while walking with the teachings of Francis of Assisi. From his roots in reformation traditions, he has a deep understanding of the call Francis received to rebuild the church and the need for constant reformation not only in our personal lives but also in our society and in our religious institutions. He knows that change comes from within, from listening to the spirit of God as we engage in contemplative listening.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

160

Publisher

Franciscan Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

1632533324

ISBN 13

9781632533326

Jonah

When God Changes

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Jonah

When God Changes

By: Bruce G. Epperly

The story of Jonah -- and a whale -- and a city headed to destruction! Fact or "just" a tale to teach me something? If so, what? Bruce Epperly brings his passion for teaching to a book in the Bible which is often dismissed as "too light" with nothing for a Believer to dig into. Jonah thought he knew God and how God acts. He was a prophet! He knew he had heard God's voice! He could count on God! Then one day, God gave him orders he did not want to carry out! Could Jonah ignore God?

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631992937

ISBN 13

9781631992933

Simplicity, Spirituality, Service

The Timeless Wisdom of Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Simplicity, Spirituality, Service

The Timeless Wisdom of Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

“Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure inspire us to re-enchant and heal our spiritual practices and religious institutions and to reclaim our vocation as God’s companions in healing the world.” Francis was inspired by the simple goal of living a gospel life in the footprints of Jesus. Clare took that vision into a deep, contemplative spirituality. A few decades later, Bonaventure explored the theological structure of Francis’s ideal and put the simplicity and spirituality of Francis and Clare in the service of the Franciscan order, the church, and the world. Their timeless wisdom and unique contributions can guide Christians today in finding ways to be, in the words of Francis’s first biographer, “always new, always fresh, always beginning again.” As he did in Walking with Francis of Assisi, Bruce Epperly shows us how the lives of three saints from the thirteenth century offer wisdom, insight, and practical solutions to our challenges in the twenty-first century. Many of those challenges they never could have imagined; others would be very familiar: healing divisions among people, caring for God’s creation in a time of climate change, renewing the church’s gospel commitment to the poor and vulnerable, valuing the human person in an increasingly technological society, recognizing the presence of God in an expanding universe. Faithfulness to Franciscan spirituality involves inviting other companions to join us on the journey. Epperly brings Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure in dialogue with figures such as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Pope Francis, Joshua Heschel, Leonardo Boff, Albert Schweitzer, Dorothy Day. Some of these were influenced by Francis; all of them witness to the need for a world formed, sustained, and sanctified by God’s love.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

143

Publisher

Franciscan Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

1632534444

ISBN 13

9781632534446

Galatians

A Participatory Study Guide

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Galatians

A Participatory Study Guide

By: Bruce G. Epperly

With this volume on Paul's Letter to the Galatians, Dr Bruce Epperly, author of Philippians: A Participatory Study Guide, Finding God in Suffering: A Journey with Job, and Transforming Acts: Acts of the Apostles as a 21st Century Gospel, again brings the study of a Bible book to life for a 21st century audience. Epperly founds his work in the results on modern critical scholarship, but he's not content with reciting scholarship or discussing history. He aims to make the study of this theologically central letter a transformative experience. He does so by never losing sight of the fact that human problems remain human problems and that human potentiality, touched by God's grace, can accomplish great things. He finds a message of liberation in this book. Liberation from our guilt, yes, but also liberation from our self-imposed limitations. Through reading, discussion, exercises, and thought questions, he leads the reader through a study that can only be described as an adventure. It's an adventure you won't want to miss.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

108

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631991698

ISBN 13

9781631991691

Saving Progressive Christianity to Save the Planet

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Saving Progressive Christianity to Save the Planet

By: Bruce G Epperly

Calling for a faith that lives by what it affirms, not just by what it denies, this book outlines a positive, engaging message supported by active spiritual practices, and carried out in action for a better community and planet. In doing so, Bruce Epperly calls for rethinking and reviving many Christian themes, often neglected or discarded in progressive Christianity, to help carry out this mission. Among these themes are: Mystical experience and vision Spiritual healing Genuine dialog Reclaiming a relationship with Jesus Reclaiming and affirming the work of the Holy Spirit Practicing God's kindom and peace rather than an expectation of doom Being witnesses in the world Speaking and acting prophetically, bringing hope In bringing life to these themes, Epperly looks to Jesus and to scripture without demeaning other faiths. He evokes a relational, non-coercive God as the foundation of a relational and non-coercive presence in the world. This book will provide both a challenge and a hope to progressive congregations, especially those struggling with diminishing numbers, but it will also provide an excellent antidote to the charge that progressive Christianity is not an affirmative, active, and hopeful faith.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

159

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631999214

ISBN 13

9781631999215

The Prophet Amos Speaks to America

Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Politics

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Prophet Amos Speaks to America

Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Politics

By: Bruce G. Epperly

The prophet Amos is known for fiery messages directed at the elites of the northern kingdom of Israel in ancient times. Can this prophet also speak to us in America today? This book looks at the message that Amos proclaimed and applies it to parallel situations in modern America. Issues such as the worship of wealth (greed), privilege, and elites living off the labor of others are more similar in these two times and places than one might initially assume. How can we respond as people of faith to the evils of our own time? Are we responsible to notice and take action? Is taking such action part of our faith? If we listen to the prophet Amos, the answer is a resounding “yes.” God cares about the weak, the oppressed, and the downtrodden, and looks to those with the means to help implement change. We are truly asked to take responsibility for the well-being of our neighbor. Christians would be especially challenged by this book and the message of the prophet Amos, because so much of that message was also proclaimed by Jesus, who based judgment on how one treated the least, rather than those who are great. With study and thought questions with each chapter, and an abundance of suggestions for practical action, this book is a great tool to use in a church-wide study combined with a call to action.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

140

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631998471

ISBN 13

9781631998478

Starting with Spirit

Nurturing Your Call to Pastoral Leadership

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Starting with Spirit

Nurturing Your Call to Pastoral Leadership

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Starting with Spirit is a spiritual and professional resource for new pastors, their family members, and congregations, as well as ministers in every season of ministry who seek to grow in vitality and skill in the ongoing adventure of ministry. For more than thirty years, Bruce Epperly has followed the call of the spirit, moving through his vocations as a congregational pastor, university chaplain, seminary and university professor, and seminary administrator. Drawing on these experiences, he addresses the new pastor's transition from seminary student to congregational leader; pastoral authority; the 'honeymoon;' boundaries; death; the pastor's spiritual life, health, and relationships; the role of the associate pastor; and continuing education.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

204

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1566996392

ISBN 13

9781566996396

Simplicity, Spirituality, Service

The Timeless Wisdom of Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Simplicity, Spirituality, Service

The Timeless Wisdom of Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

143

Publisher

Franciscan Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

1632534444

ISBN 13

9781632534446

Finding God in Suffering

A Journey with Job

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Finding God in Suffering

A Journey with Job

By: Bruce G Epperly

Death. Illness. Divorce. Unexpected. Undeserved. In this world there is going to be suffering and pain. As a person of faith, we are not exempt from that undeniable fact. What do we do? Where is God when the pain is unbearable and the night so long? How do we reach out to others with something more than platitudes? "It has been said that theology begins in the experience of suffering. At the very least, debilitating suffering challenges our images of success and security, and invites us on a quest for something solid and dependable when the foundations of our lives are shaking. The book of Job emerges from one person’s unexpected encounter with suffering. Job seeks God’s presence, and to find a God he can trust again, he must jettison his previous images of God." – Bruce Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

110

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631991108

ISBN 13

9781631991103

Church Ahead

Moving Forward with Congregational Spiritual Practices

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Church Ahead

Moving Forward with Congregational Spiritual Practices

By: Bruce G. Epperly

How do you feel when you see a yellow caution sign that reads “Church Ahead?” Is it a place of potential answers and guidance, or a stumbling block, holding you back? In Church Ahead, Bruce Epperly, pastor, professor, and adventurous pilgrim looks about what this sign could mean. He looks at the kinds of spiritual practice that a congregation can embrace in order to be renewed themselves, and restore their mission to those around them who are hurting and in need. This is not a rejection of “church” as an institution, but a challenge to make church into a beacon of hope and light. The mission presented in this book is not just abstract theology and spirituality. It calls for, describes, and embraces spiritual practices that have an impact on the church, the community, and the world. Each chapter includes specific activities designed to change attitudes and energize action. In answer to the ancient question voiced by the prophet Ezekiel – can these bones live? – Epperly gives an emphatic “Yes!” But the path to that life involves an embrace of spiritual life, change, and adventure in every aspect of ministry.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

130

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631995170

ISBN 13

9781631995170

Four Seasons of Ministry

Gathering a Harvest of Righteousness

By: Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Four Seasons of Ministry

Gathering a Harvest of Righteousness

By: Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly

Ministers often find themselves caught in the day-to-day pressures of leading a congregation and yearn to experience the unfolding of their professional lives from a larger perspective. Four Seasons of Ministry serves as a guide for what you will find on your ministerial journey and gives meaning to the routine and repetitive tasks of ministry. Authors Bruce G. and Katherine Gould Epperly, each of whom has over 25 years of experience in various pastoral roles, invite clergy to see their ministries in the present as part of a life-long adventure in companionship with God, their loved ones, and their congregations. There is a time and a season to every ministry. Healthy and vital pastors look for the signs of the times and the gifts of each swiftly passing season, but they also take responsibility for engaging the creative opportunities of each season of ministry. Those who listen well to the gentle rhythm of God moving through their lives and the responsibilities and challenges that attend the passing of the years, vocationally as well as chronologically, will be amazed at the beauty and truth that shapes and characterizes the development of their ministries.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

207

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1566995272

ISBN 13

9781566995276

Process Spirituality

Practicing Holy Adventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Process Spirituality

Practicing Holy Adventure

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631994565

ISBN 13

9781631994562

Healing Worship:

Purpose & Practice

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Healing Worship:

Purpose & Practice

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Healing Worship: Purpose and Practice" is a resource to enable pastors and other church leaders to integrate healing services into the total life of the church using a wholistic approach that connects healing liturgies with the theology, pastoral care, and social concerns of the church. This book provides practical tools for healing homilies and liturgies, theological reflection on the healing ministry of the church, pastoral self-care, and congregational health care ministries.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

166

Publisher

The Pilgrim Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0829820841

ISBN 13

9780829820843

Tending to the Holy

The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry

By: Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Tending to the Holy

The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry

By: Bruce G. Epperly,Katherine Gould Epperly

Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry invites pastors to embody their deepest beliefs in the routine and surprising tasks of ministry. Inspired by Brother Lawrence's classic text in spirituality, Tending to the Holy integrates the wisdom and practices of the Christian spiritual tradition with the commonplace practices of pastoral ministry. Bruce and Katherine Epperly utilize a variety of spiritual disciplines especially Benedictine, Celtic, Ignatian, Rhineland, and process spiritualities to provide a framework for helping clergy nurture the awareness of God, creative imagination, and personal well-being in every aspect of their ministerial lives. Practicing God's presence in the ordinary tasks of ministry inspires wholeness, spiritual transformation, vision, imagination, endurance, and healthy self-differentiation in ministry. Commitment to joining spiritual practices with the routine and repetitive tasks of ministry provides an important antidote to unhealthy stress, burnout, and loss of vision in ministry. By seeing their congregational leadership in terms of spiritual transformation, imaginative practice, and relational interdependence, ordinary ministerial practices can become ways pastors can deepen their relationship with God. Growing out of their work with pastors at every season of ministry, as well as combined ministerial experience of nearly sixty years, Bruce and Katherine Epperly invite pastoral leaders to complement and expand on their understanding of spiritual leadership, pastoral excellence, and self-care, integrating traditional and contemporary spiritual practices with the concrete arts of ministry.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

209

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1566996473

ISBN 13

9781566996471

From a Mustard Seed

Enlivening Worship and Music in the Small Church

By: Bruce G. Epperly,Daryl Hollinger

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

From a Mustard Seed

Enlivening Worship and Music in the Small Church

By: Bruce G. Epperly,Daryl Hollinger

Small congregations can have beautiful worship! In From a Mustard Seed: Enlivening Worship and Music in the Small Church, an experienced pastor-professor and an experienced church musician provide a model for faithful and excellent worship in congregations that average 75 or fewer people in weekly worship. While the limitations of small congregations are obvious to their members and leaders, the possibilities for creative music and worship are often greater than we can imagine. Epperly and Hollinger integrate theology, spiritual formation, and practical guidance for nurturing diverse, inspirational, and transforming worship in small congregations. Grounded in a solid theology of worship, they provide tried-and-true approaches to congregational music and singing, worship planning, liturgies that transform, and healthy partnerships between pastors and church musicians. God is present in small congregations, and the authors help pastors, church musicians, and active laypersons awaken to God's activity in every aspect of worship and music. They illuminate possibilities for opening to God in worship and music through their own stories, the stories of congregations and their pastors, practical counsel, spiritual practices, and theological reflection.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

223

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1566995280

ISBN 13

9781566995283

The Jubilee Years

Embracing Clergy Retirement

By: Bruce Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Jubilee Years

Embracing Clergy Retirement

By: Bruce Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

169

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1538145502

ISBN 13

9781538145500

Process and Ministry

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Process and Ministry

By: Bruce G Epperly

Get ready for another adventure in process theology. Theology can transform your ministry and process theology provides a spiritual GPS to help us navigate the complexities of twenty-first century ministry and congregational life. Process theology reminds us that the physical, geographical, and spiritual limitations we experience are the womb of possibilities. In the concreteness of our ministries, we discover God’s vision for ourselves and our congregations. This text invites us to claim our pastoral role as shamans of the spirit, wise preachers, healing companions, and prophetic witnesses. Written by an experienced theologian, pastor, and spiritual guide, this brief text provides a flexible and open-ended vision for 21st century ministry in our postmodern, pluralistic, and post-Christian world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631995553

ISBN 13

9781631995552

Philippians

A Participatory Study Guide

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Philippians

A Participatory Study Guide

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Philippians: A Participatory Study Guide is the sixth volume in the Participatory Study Series. From beginning to end, the student is invited to absorb the text and allow God’s message to change her or his life. At the same time, it maintains the series standard of providing a guide that takes account of current biblical scholarship and helps the student examine the text critically while also listening to and being guided by the Holy Spirit.This guide contains eight lessons suitable for use by an individual student, but best used in a small group. The lessons are clearly written so that a laity-led class or small group can use them to advantage. In addition, there is a guide to using the book that provides insights into Bible study in general, and two appendices, one outlining the process of Bible study and one listing and describing useful resources.Each lesson includes prayers, spiritual exercises, thought questions, and theological reflection. These are designed to help students learn to see the text in a new way and to realize their full potential through the power of the Holy Spirit. This book will not only impact your knowledge of scripture; it will change the way you pray, live, witness, and relate to your community of faith and the world.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

121

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631996789

ISBN 13

9781631996788

From Here to Eternity:

Preparing for the Next Adventure

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

From Here to Eternity:

Preparing for the Next Adventure

By: Bruce G Epperly

All of humanity lives with the certainty of death. In this world we do not live forever. But what happens afterward? Is there something beyond the grave? How should we react to the loss of loved ones, whether through an untimely accident or old age? With one foot in the world of theological reflection and the other in the untidy nature of daily life and of spirituality in action, Dr. Bruce Epperly embraces hope while recognizing fear, adventure even in lives touched by regret, and confidence in the face of uncertainty to help us explore the possibilities a loving God has placed before us. We can grieve our loss while looking forward with joy. We can acknowledge what we don't know, while expecting more than we are able to imagine. If you've ever wondered what happens next, this is the book for you.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631992430

ISBN 13

9781631992438

The Mystic in You

Discovering a God-Filled World

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Mystic in You

Discovering a God-Filled World

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

166

Publisher

Upper Room Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

0835817628

ISBN 13

9780835817622

Process and Ministry

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Process and Ministry

By: Bruce G Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631995553

ISBN 13

9781631995552

Piglet's Process

Process Theology for All God's Children

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Piglet's Process

Process Theology for All God's Children

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631997300

ISBN 13

9781631997303

Process Theology

Embracing Adventure with God

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Process Theology

Embracing Adventure with God

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Process theology is considered a very complex and difficult to understand system. Is it possible to get a basic grasp of what it is and how it impacts our lives and service to others? In this brief, lively, and engaging book, Dr. Bruce Epperly untangles the difficult concepts of process theology and shows how we can envision a God who is in relation to us throughout our lives here and in the next world. He believes that “God is present at the moment of our conception, guides us through the adventures of this lifetime, urging us to rejoice in embodiment and bring healing to our world, and upon our final earthly breath receives us with open arms with visions of future adventures in communion with God and our fellow creatures.” Not only is this theology easy to understand, but it also challenges us to live out God’s adventure in with joy, sharing God’s life with all of God’s creatures. This book is an excellent introduction to process theology, useful for small groups or individual study, and includes a list of resources for further study.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631992570

ISBN 13

9781631992575

Holistic Spirituality

Life Transforming Wisdom from the Letter of James

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Holistic Spirituality

Life Transforming Wisdom from the Letter of James

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1938434765

ISBN 13

9781938434761

Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

189

Publisher

A&C Black

Published Date

ISBN 10

056732009X

ISBN 13

9780567320094

Ruth and Esther

Women of Agency and Adventure

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Ruth and Esther

Women of Agency and Adventure

By: Bruce G Epperly

How does one read the literature of a patriarchal society in a 21st century context? Where can one find good role models for girls and women in the Bible? All too often these questions are answered by presenting the answers given by patriarchal society and not by looking for liberating, examples. It is all too easy to let God's message of setting the captives free ring forth, but directed to a limited audience. But Ruth and Esther provide strong counter-examples of women who had to struggle against the cultural norms in order to live and to do great things for their people. All too often these women are excluded from our studies or when included are portrayed as subordinate people. But Dr. Bruce Epperly, pastor, father, grandfather, and theology sees them as women of agency and adventure, resourceful and proactive women in patriarchal cultures. But despite being subject to the apparently arbitrary decisions of males with authority, both women were agents in their destiny fulfilling their vocations in their particular culture. If you are a Christian pastor or teacher, you owe it to those in your circle of influence to let them experience these two Bible books in new ways, to see them as liberating documents that let everyone know that God doesn't exclude them. From these women of agency and adventure, those who find themselves excluded from power can find encouragement to stand up and be the persons of agency and adventure that God created them to be, no matter what restrictions others have placed upon them.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631992457

ISBN 13

9781631992452

Transforming Acts

Acts of the Apostles as a 21st Century Gospel

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Transforming Acts

Acts of the Apostles as a 21st Century Gospel

By: Bruce G. Epperly

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

138

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1938434641

ISBN 13

9781938434648

The God of Tomorrow

Whitehead And Teilhard on Metaphysics, Mysticism, And Mission

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The God of Tomorrow

Whitehead And Teilhard on Metaphysics, Mysticism, And Mission

By: Bruce G Epperly

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and Alfred North Whitehead came from very different religious backgrounds yet a study of their ideas shows a number of important and helpful synergies. This book by Dr. Bruce Epperly, skilled in the clear presentation of the ideas of process theology, examines those ideas and the experiences of these two important thinkers. Epperly shows the ways in which their themes converge and examines how this synergy can help us plan strategies to join God’s adventure of the universe in our own spheres. He argues that both thinkers call for a theological adventure that embraces change and evolution and sees God as a dynamic and transformative force in the universe. Whitehead’s metaphysics of love and Teilhard’s metaphysics of spiritual evolution offer a synthesis that challenges traditional notions of God and invites us to recognize the mystical and transformative potential within ourselves. Epperly emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to theology and mission that engages with science, culture, and the challenges of our time. He concludes with a call to embrace the God of Tomorrow and embark on a journey of creative transformation and planetary healing. This is a must-read for anyone interested in process theology. It is suitable for individual reading, and with sections on spiritual practices with each chapter, it would be a great aid for study, prayer, and meditation in a small prayer or study group. It encourages personal application and action.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

133

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

163199896X

ISBN 13

9781631998966

Saving Progressive Christianity to Save the Planet

By: Bruce G Epperly

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Saving Progressive Christianity to Save the Planet

By: Bruce G Epperly

Calling for a faith that lives by what it affirms, not just by what it denies, this book outlines a positive, engaging message supported by active spiritual practices, and carried out in action for a better community and planet. In doing so, Bruce Epperly calls for rethinking and reviving many Christian themes, often neglected or discarded in progressive Christianity, to help carry out this mission. Among these themes are: Mystical experience and vision Spiritual healing Genuine dialog Reclaiming a relationship with Jesus Reclaiming and affirming the work of the Holy Spirit Practicing God’s kindom and peace rather than an expectation of doom Being witnesses in the world Speaking and acting prophetically, bringing hope In bringing life to these themes, Epperly looks to Jesus and to scripture without demeaning other faiths. He evokes a relational, non-coercive God as the foundation of a relational and non-coercive presence in the world. This book will provide both a challenge and a hope to progressive congregations, especially those struggling with diminishing numbers, but it will also provide an excellent antidote to the charge that progressive Christianity is not an affirmative, active, and hopeful faith.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

184

Publisher

Energion Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1631999222

ISBN 13

9781631999222

Book's by Bruce G Epperly

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email