The tyranny of the urgent is a by-product of our fast-paced world. It affects many people, but when it impacts pastors they are often tempted to ignore the critical needs of the pastoral disciplines that ensure the effectiveness of ministry.In Thinking, Listening, and Being: Wesleyan Pastoral Disciplines, Jeren Rowell offers theological reflections on what it means to live and work as a pastor. He examines different aspects of pastoral thinking, practice, and work, and challenges pastors to continually pursue prayer, the study of Scriptures, and theological reflection.'Working in this way, ' he writes, 'could not only be a gift of love for the church but also an important model for parish pastors who are tempted to surrender first things to the urgencies and temptations of contemporary life.
John is unique among the New Testament Gospels. More than a record of Jesus's life, it is the eyewitness account of a passionate disciple who sought to shout Jesus's name from the rooftops. Bursting with theology, poetry, miracles, and intense discourses, the Gospel of John guides us through the whirlwind of Jesus's earthly ministry, death, and resurrection. Over the course of this seven-week study, lean into John's invitation to meet the one who is the Word, the Bread of life, the Light of the world, the Resurrection and the Life, and more-Jesus, the Son of God. A faithful reading of God's Word leads to a faithful response from God's people. The Shaped by Scripture series teaches a simple, engaging method of studying the Bible that will lead to honest interpretation and a changed relationship with God.
In Joy: Choosing Hope in an Age of Uncertainty, Jeren Rowell dives deeply into a study of the gift of joy, inviting us to accept and embrace it in our lives. By opening the door to this Christian grace through worship and discipline, we can recover, amid the many challenges of life, the glorious joy of new-creation people. The book includes at the end of each chapter questions for deeper reflection and a closing prayer"--
Whether you're being baptized yourself, offering a child for baptism, or reaffirming your baptism, Dr. Jeren Rowell has laid out everything you need to know about the process.
In Preaching Holiness, Rowell connects the what and the how of holiness preaching with the who of the preacher's own lived experience of holy transformation. Written for both young and seasoned pastors in a variety of contexts, Preaching Holiness will challenge and inspire you to preach from a heart compelled by authentic love and a deep desire for the people under your spiritual care to experience the life-transforming power of God's perfect love in Christ.
This study explores topics such as who God is, where the Bible came from, what purpose the Holy Spirit serves, what role the church plays in our lives, and more.
This study explores topics such as who God is, where the Bible came from, what purpose the Holy Spirit serves, what role the church plays in our lives, and more.
God's call in our lives is simple: it is to walk with him. God invites us to holiness as a loving Father who desires to give good gifts to his children. God calls us to a life without guilt and sin, a life of freedom to live for him, a life of sanctification. With clear explanation and solid biblical wisdom, Living a Holy Life offers insight and guidance to a new life with Christ. In this installment in the Christian Beliefs Series, readers will develop an understanding of terms of doctrine such as sanctification and holiness and will learn that the heart of holiness is love--the love of God for us and for God's world.
God's call in our lives is simple: it is to walk with him. God invites us to holiness as a loving Father who desires to give good gifts to his children. God calls us to a life without guilt and sin, a life of freedom to live for him, a life of sanctification. With clear explanation and solid biblical wisdom, Living a Holy Life offers insight and guidance to a new life with Christ. In this installment in the Christian Beliefs Series, readers will develop an understanding of terms of doctrine such as sanctification and holiness and will learn that the heart of holiness is love--the love of God for us and for God's world.
Long-Expected Jesus invites the people of God to spend four weeks slowing down, waiting patiently, and praying expectantly in anticipation of our coming Savior.
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