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Shattering Stained Glass: Empowering Christian Women To Lead Equitably In The Church And Society, Kaila Catalina Materne Creamer Alvarez
Shattering Stained Glass: Empowering Christian Women To Lead Equitably In The Church And Society, Kaila Catalina Materne Creamer Alvarez
Seattle Pacific Seminary Projects
In today's American Christian culture, it has been my observation that women are still feeling the repercussions of Christian traditions and theologies that have an elongated history of neglecting their authority and leadership. After having a decade and a half of experience working within different Christian communities, there has been an overwhelming amount of evidence to support that there is a strong disconnect between the theology of women’s leadership and the physical, practical, and systematic action of engaging them as leaders. Among these narratives is my own. After having served in a leadership role within an evangelical mega church for …
Reconciling Hospitality: Building The Skills Of Reconciliation Through The Practice Of Hospitality, Sarah D. Henthorn
Reconciling Hospitality: Building The Skills Of Reconciliation Through The Practice Of Hospitality, Sarah D. Henthorn
Seattle Pacific Seminary Projects
The purpose of this thesis is to explore the question, “Does the faithful embodiment of Christian hospitality that brings those in a social position of power together with the poor, marginalized and oppressed create a reconciled community where all people flourish and are equally valued?” The author explores theological, historic and ethical arguments for the practice of hospitality in order to develop a procedural guide to assist churches in teaching Christian hospitality.
Fifteen pastors were then surveyed to assess the viability of this tool as a means of leading congregations toward the practice of hospitality and the embodiment of reconciled …
Jesus Is Enough: Love, Hope, And Comfort In The Storms Of Life, Claudia May
Jesus Is Enough: Love, Hope, And Comfort In The Storms Of Life, Claudia May
Faculty Books
When stormy trials hit us, our recollection of Jesus' faithfulness can fade as worry, anger, jealousy, fear, sickness, stress, and unforgiveness threaten to rob us of the love and hope that can be found in Jesus. And yet we can experience comfort in the womb of these stormy seasons. Pondering on the stories surrounding Jesus' life presents us with practical wisdom on how to respond to the turbulent episodes we encounter. Jesus' teachings can rejuvenate and instill within us a sense of hope in his love. If we allow him, Jesus can be enough for us, in and out of …
Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 10 No 1 - April 1975), Calvin Theological Seminary
Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 10 No 1 - April 1975), Calvin Theological Seminary
Calvin Theological Journal
Articles: Celebration in a State of Trauma by Amry Vandenbosch - 5 / Current Trends in the Ecumenical Movement by Paul G. Schrotenboer - 28 / Book Reviews - Foundations of Mission Theology by Sedos (ed.); Mission Theology Today by John Power, reviewed by Robert Recker - 46 / The Long Day of Joshua and Six Other Catastrophes by Donald W. Patten, Ronald R. Hatch, and Loren C. Steinhauer, reviewed by Elco H. Oostendorp - 57 / The Mission of the Church by Edward Schillebeeckx, reviewed by John H. Kromminga - 60 / The Full Harvest by C. H. …