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Religious Orders, Roman Catholic: Forms Of Religious Life, Sandra Marie Schneiders

Jesuit School of Theology

Religious life has taken many forms. It arose within 60 years of the Crucifixion in response to Jesus' resurrection. Some Christians, predominantly women, convinced of the active presence of the risen Jesus in their lives, and liberated by faith in the resurrection from the fear of personal or social extinction through death, felt personally called to express the totality and exclusiveness of their relationship to Christ by lifelong consecrated virginity*, characteristically interpreted as espousal to him.

Elegant Leadership In Heterogeneous Ministry Settings, Karen Louise Palmbaum Claassen

Doctor of Ministry

Most Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations are heterogeneous when viewed from some demographic angles. Age, economic status, theological viewpoint, ethnicity, language, family structure, and culture all provide angles through which to contemplate demographic heterogeneity. Part of the variety within my denomination occurs naturally. Other is due to changes in our society. Regardless of origin, increasing diversity is likely to continue. While some argue that uniformity in one or two overarching categories means that a congregation is not diverse, I affim1 that acknowledging diversity points, and exploiting those differences at times, is critical to health and vitality in a congregation. This dissertation …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 97 - Advent / Christmas (September 2010), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Slowing Down by Joy Koning....3

Real Joy, Genuine Faith by Stacey Gleddiesmith....4

Light a Candle Every Day by Stephen Hamilton Wright....6

Prophet, Priest, and Servant King by David Locke....10

Resting in God's Promises by Leon H. Johnston....19

Banners to Bookmarks by Marcia Van Oyen....22

With Heart and Voice by Douglas Porter....24

Perfect Harmony? by Greg Scheer....27

Piano Resources for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany by Norma de Waal Malefyt....32

Skeletons in the Closet by Sharon Veltema....34

More from Tapescrew by Ron Man....39

Singing the Shepherd Psalm by Carl P. …

The Banner - V. 145, No. 9 - (September 2010), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Hail, September by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: The World of Bees by Valerie Van Kooten / 8 - IMHO: Is Separation Always a Sin? by Timothy R. Palmer / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Haiti progress report / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Koreans in the CRC by Bomsu Kim / 21 - Relating: How to Be a Christian Employee by Cal Jen / 22 - Volunteerism at CTS by Kathy Smith / 26 - Dear Reader: Little Words, Big Impact by Jerry Dykstra …

Acts 4:19-20—An Overlooked First-Century Clue To Johannine Authorship And Luke’S Dependence Upon The Johannine Tradition, Paul N. Anderson

Faculty Publications - George Fox School of Theology

No abstract provided.

Apocalypse And Allegiance: Worship, Politics And Devotion In The Book Of Revelation (Book Review), Syd Hielema

Pro Rege

Reviewed Title: Kraybill, J. Nelson. Apocalypse and Allegiance: Worship, Politics and Devotion in the Book of Revelation. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2010. 224 pages. ISBN: 978-1-587432-61-3.

Christian Practices As Counter Discourses: Foucault, Barth, And The Discourse Of Higher Education, Jason Lief

Pro Rege

Jason Lief presented this paper at the Teaching, Learning, and Christian Practices Conference, held at Calvin College in October 2009.

Re-Hearing "Every Square Inch": Anthropocentrism In Neo-Calvinist Rhetoric, Howard Schaap

Pro Rege

Howard Schaap presented this paper at the Calvinism in the 21st-Century Conference at Dordt College, April 10, 2010.

Semper Reformanda In All Of Life, James W. Skillen

Pro Rege

Dr. Skillen presented this paper at the Calvinism in the 21st Century Conference at Dordt College, April 10, 2010.

Wow! What A Ride! A Journey With Cancer (Book Review), Pam Adams

Pro Rege

Reviewed Title: Bosma, Cella. Wow! What a Ride! A Journey with Cancer. Sioux Center, IA: Dordt College Press, 2010. 274 pages. ISBN: 978-0-932914-84-2.

Living At The Crossroads: An Introduction To Christian Worldview (Book Review), Wayne A. Kobes

Pro Rege

Reviewed Title: Goheen, Michael W. and Craig G. Bartholomew. Living at the Crossroads: An Introduction to Christian Worldview. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008. 205 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8010-3140-3.

City Of Tranquil Light (Book Review), James C. Schaap

Pro Rege

Reviewed Title: Caldwell, Bo. City of Tranquil Light. Henry Holt & Co., September 28, 2010. Hardcover, 304 pages. ISBN: 978-0805092285.

Business As A Calling Of God (China), C. William Pollard

C. William Pollard Papers

In this speech at KongFok Church (China), Pollard outlines his vision of the integration of work and faith, noting how business can be seen as a calling from God.

A Heart-Stoppingly Grand Invitation, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about God's invitation and desire for us to worship him. Includes a prayer by Isaac Watts.

The Faithful Flyer, 08-29-2010, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

No abstract provided.

Jesus Yes--Church Yes!, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the importance of communal Christian worship. Includes a prayer by Thomas Benson Pollock.

Simply Fellow Strugglers, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about Jesus taking on human weakness. Includes a prayer based on Psalm 39:4-6.

The Great Hand-Off: Empowering Effective Leadership Succession From Baby Boomer To Gen Y Leaders, John Stumbo

Doctor of Ministry

A new generation of passionate young leaders is arriving. Their commitment to Christ shows signs of vitality through fresh expressions of faith. However, is the church of North America-primarily led by Boomer leaders-ready for them? It is my claim that many of today's churches can thrive into the next decades as insightful and courageous Boomer leaders begin now to prepare for healthy leadership succession. Practical and realistic changes can now be made by Boomer leaders to facilitate an effective hand-off to Generation Y leaders. However, if intentional efforts are not made by the leaders who currently hold the positions of …

O!, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about expressing wonder and love for God in worship. Includes a prayer by Henry Oliver.

God Everlasting!, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about God's existance about how worship helps Christians see their place in relation to God's eternity.