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Preaching to Those Walking Away

By: N. Graham Standish

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Preaching to Those Walking Away

By: N. Graham Standish

Preaching to Those Walking Away explores approaches to preaching typically not taught in seminaries and that reach the spiritual but not religious. N. Graham Standish integrates insights from postmodernism, multiple-intelligences and marketing theories, spiritual formation, counseling, brain research, TED Talks, and other disciplines.

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Augsburg Fortress Publishers

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1506471714

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9781506471716

. . . And the Church Actually Changed

Uncommon Wisdom for Pastors in an Age of Doubt, Division, and Decline

By: N. Graham Standish

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. . . And the Church Actually Changed

Uncommon Wisdom for Pastors in an Age of Doubt, Division, and Decline

By: N. Graham Standish

The mainline church is in a drastic decline, and that decline is hitting clergy and churches on all sides of the theological debates. Pastors are struggling, and the ever-changing trends of ministry don't seem to be staunching the decline. . . . And the Church Actually Changed: Uncommon Wisdom for Pastors in an Age of Doubt, Division, and Decline arises out of N. Graham Standish's work as a spiritual director and coach to clergy of all denominations and traditions, and as the pastor of a healthy, growing, and somewhat alternative church for more than twenty-two years. He has helped pastors become healthier and more effective as they carry out the ministry to which they are uniquely called. . . . And the Church Actually Changed addresses issues brought up by clergy themselves in his coaching work with them. Using an integrative approach to ministry, Standish draws on insights from counseling, spiritual direction, organizational development, and other fields. The book is written in the form of dialogues between a clergy coach and various clergy clients who are struggling in their ministry. Each chapter addresses a significant clergy leadership issue, yet the dialogue allows coach and pastor to deal with issues pragmatically by exploring both the big picture and the details of leading a healthy church.

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219

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Fortress Press

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1506461956

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9781506461953

Ministry Proverbs

Lessons Learned for Leading Congregations

By: N. Graham Standish

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Ministry Proverbs

Lessons Learned for Leading Congregations

By: N. Graham Standish

Wisdom through easy-to-grasp phrases. Biblical and cultural proverbs have been cherished throughout the ages. One reason for their enduring influence is that they reveal deeper wisdom through easy-to-grasp phrases. They form our lives by offering wisdom we can hold onto and use in life’s most complex situations. In the increasingly complex world of modern ministry, it has become harder for pastors and church leaders to act wisely when the models for ministry keep changing. Ministry Proverbs is a collection of 60 proverbs that the Rev. Dr. Graham Standish has developed over the years to guide his own ministry. These are proverbs such as “We are only responsible for our efforts. God is responsible for the results. So be responsible for your part, and let God be responsible for God’s part. Wisdom comes in learning to tell the difference.” Each proverb is followed by 4-6 paragraphs of reflection that take the reader deeper into the ramifications and applications of the proverb. The reflections are intended to help readers to apply the proverbs in their own ministries, and to remember them so that when they face a difficult or uncertain situation, they can tap into the wisdom.

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134

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Church Publishing, Inc.

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0819232831

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9780819232830

Discovering the Narrow Path

A Guide to Spiritual Balance

By: N. Graham Standish

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Discovering the Narrow Path

A Guide to Spiritual Balance

By: N. Graham Standish

In a time when competing and often irreconcilable belief systems seem to dominate all religious conversation in Christianity, N. Graham Standish offers an alternative for leading a spiritual and faithful life. Providing models that embrace elements of many spiritual traditions within Christianity, Discovering the Narrow Path seeks to hold all extremist positions in perfect tension, by integrating their essential truths yet also recognizing their flaws. In doing so, Standish surveys the wisdom of the mystics, the practice of forming a Trinitarian faith, the openness of healing traditions, and the value of balancing prayer and action, as well as spirituality, theology, and religion. Complete with two appendices, one a guide for group study and one an introduction to spiritual reading, Discovering the Narrow Path is an essential resource for those seeking spiritual fulfillment.

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228

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664224512

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9780664224516

Paradoxes for Living

Cultivating Faith in Confusing Times

By: N. Graham Standish

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Paradoxes for Living

Cultivating Faith in Confusing Times

By: N. Graham Standish

To be strong, we have to be weak." "To become mature, we have to become children." "To live, we have to die." N. Graham Standish challenges readers to explore these and other biblical examples of paradox. With questions for reflection, discussion after each chapter, and helpful appendixes, this book is ideal for either personal or group study.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664223265

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9780664223267

Book's by N. Graham Standish

Preaching to Those Walking Away

Preaching to Those Walking Away

. . . And the Church Actually Changed

. . . And the Church Actually Changed

Ministry Proverbs

Ministry Proverbs

Discovering the Narrow Path

Discovering the Narrow Path

Paradoxes for Living

Paradoxes for Living

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