Religion : Leadership

The temptation to focus only on their own internal problems and issues is powerful for congregations. Without realizing it, even churches that have a long tradition of outreach and social involvement become centered on issues of institutional survival and preservation. Worst of all are congregations that adopt a 'fortress mentality', addressing the larger community rarely, and only in the 'language of Zion' when they do. This tendency to isolation and insularity flies directly in the face of the gospel imperative to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. more...

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In this text about Gandhi, Parekh Bhikhu outlines both Gandhi's major philosophical insights and the limitations of his thought. He looks at Gandhi's cosmocentric anthropology, his spiritual view of politics, and his theories of oppression, non-violent action, and active citizenship. more...

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"The Guide for Women in Religion" is an indispensable resource for everyone from undergraduate students to emeritae professors involved in the field of religion. In the tradition of a "Guide to the Perplexing: A Survival Manual for Women in Religious Studies" that helped a generation of women break barriers, this work reflects the multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary nature of the field. It is designed to encourage creative, collaborative approaches, and to help women avoid being coopted. Writers presume that teaching is but one career option with publishing, the non-profit sector, work in religious institutions and the like all good choices for which training in religious studies is useful. They offer guidance on how to handle graduate school, dissertation writing, job interviews, promotions, health care, retirement, on-line teaching, resumes, publications and much more. This guide is not for women only. Supportive male colleagues, hiring committees and departments will also want a copy for ready reference. more...

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This book probes twenty dominant trends-social, economic, political, and institutional-that will shape the world and the church of tomorrow in each chapter. Mr. Schaller sketches the salient facts and then lists particular implications for the church. more...

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Provides a conceptual framework for asking questions about congregations, and classifies syndromes that prevent a church from making the changes that are needed for new life. more...

Price: $12.00