Church Publishing: 819 books
Manifesto for Learning
The Mission of the Church in Times of Change
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2012
This book stresses the importance of active advocacy for education in the church, suggesting the balance between worship, social service, and education is out of whack. Morgan promotes a new understanding of education at all levels of church life that takes the discussion beyond questions of survival,...
by James B. Jordan
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Experience shows that churches that are open and transparent engender a greater feeling of trust and willingness on the part of donors. Financial Management for Episcopal Parishes defines the roles of the clergy, staff, vestry, and congregation in the establishment of a transparent and functioning...
by Lisa Brown
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Designing a Vacation Bible Schoosl program, as opposed to choosing one of the many off-the-shelf packages, is a labor of love. It considers the unique perspective of children and invests accordingly. It’s a home-cooked meal compared to fast food. It sends a message to parents that a church values...
With Generous Hearts, Revised Edition
How to Gather Resources for Your Church, Church School, Church Agency, Chaplaincy, or Diocese
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2005
The classic manual for raising capital funds. This edition includes new material on the discernment phase of the campaign, annual stewardship campaigns, and establishing church planned-giving programs.
Good Fences
The Boundaries of Hospitality
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2004
Hospitality and inclusion are important to the Church. Monastic communities are held up as a model, opening their doors to those who need a place to rest. But they also place boundaries on that hospitality, asking guests to observe house rules, and maintaining a cloistered area where guests are not...
Sewing Church Linens, Revised Edition
Convent Hemming and Simple Embroidery
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 1999
This classic book on sewing linens for the church explains the materials and equipment needed, a variety of hemming options, special instructions on the small linens such as purificators and palls, working with fair linens, white work embroidery, and caring for church linens. New to this edition are...
These Are Our Bodies
Talking Faith & Sexuality at Church & Home - Foundation Book
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
• Easily accessible, theologically progressive, mainline Christian Education resource on human sexuality • The Foundation Book for the These Are Our Bodies program various age level modules (Middle School, High School, children, etc.) • Why the church needs to work with children and youth on...
The Jesus Heist
Recovering the Gospel from the Church
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
• Provocative readings of biblical stories, with thoughts on what they are saying to the church • Listens for critique rather than support, encouraging us to hear Jesus fresh Inside the Church, we are constantly and consistently reading the gospels through the lens of supporting our own institution...
by Tim Schenck
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2014
• The author is a popular writer, humorist, blogger, and priest with a strong social media presence “If you have little tolerance for ecclesiastical blowhards; if you’ve ever fantasized about implementing a clergy rating system (CRS); if you’ve ever sought tips on surviving diocesan convention;...
by Marion J. Hatchett
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
An essential guide for anyone who plans, performs, or takes part in the music and worship of the church. Includes helpful planning forms and extensive indices for The Hymnal 1982 not found elsewhere. (250 pp)
by Robert W. Prichard
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
• Completely revised and updated history • Evergreen seller for all reference shelves This thorough, carefully researched history sets church events against the background of social changes. This third revised edition will be up-to-date through the events of the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal Church.
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Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2018
• Focused on a topic of wide interest to the Episcopal Church • Essays from academics across the spectrum of perspectives The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music sought input from multiple sources in order to better understand the charge of the General Convention of 2015 suggesting that it...
Liturgy for the Whole Church
Multigenerational Resources for Worship
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2008
A collection of group readings and simple dramas based on stories from scripture, together with meditations, story telling methodology, and an instructed Eucharist, helps church leaders design liturgy for children and adults who worship together.
Living the Faith Community
The Church That Makes A Difference - Seabury Classics
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2004
"Well-known educator in the church, John Westerhoff examines the Church as family and the nature and need for community. His section on alternative consciousness is excellent: 'If we can change a people's consciousness, we can change the world.' --The Living Church Living the Faith Community...