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Shepherding the Shepherd

Author : Richard W. Roukema

Publisher :

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 30,70 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9781579216832

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DESCRIBES THE MANY STRESSES IN MINISTRY THAT CAN BE PREVENTED AND OVERCOME Shepherding the Shepherd is a reader- friendly review of the potential problems that face all members of the clergy. The book identifi es the stresses that occur in ministry and suggests ways to avoid stumbling blocks or deal with them if they occur. Common problems of excessive work, neglecting family, and ignoring personal needs are discussed. Issues of helping too much (enabling), rescue fantasies, transference, the changing role of ministry and expectations of clergy family members are detailed with examples of how these play out in the pastor's life. The prevalence, prevention and control of Internet pornography are described. Problems with church boards and the important ramifications of burnout are reviewed. Many interesting examples are provided of clergy who have faced these obstacles and overcome them. This is a must-read book for every pastor as well as for clergy who had been working in the field for some time. It would serve as an excellent textbook for courses for those preparing for work in ministry or for in-service training.



Israel's Only Shepherd

Author : Wayne Baxter

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 31,24 MB

Release : 2012-01-26

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0567066614

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A comparison of the shepherd metaphor in Matthew's Gospel with its use in early Jewish, Christian, and Graeco-Roman writings, shedding light on Matthew's socio-religious location.



Shepherds

Author : Daniel C. Fredericks

Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 46,38 MB

Release : 2017-04-27

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1532606036

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How does God manage his entire creation? Has he had a plan, a theme, a metanarrative or something else which he follows that gives a unity to all of his efforts? Shepherds describes the relationship between the Creator and his creation, a relationship that is structurally integrated by the very core of who God is. There is a design within creation that radiates from his personal, unique being. What God created and how he manages it is a marvelous extension of who he is and how he acts. This relationship between God and his creation is not patterned only on his essence or being, but on his powerful and loving will and acts. Rather than a literary grid to which "theme" and "metanarrative" attempt to subject God's relationship with humanity, Shepherds recognizes that all of creation bears the eternal design emanating from God's very nature. Scripture is not a "story" about Israel or the church; it is not simply a story of redemption; it is a window into the eternal design by which God created reality and will eternally sustain that creation.



Shepherding Sam

Author : Melinda Johnson

Publisher :

Page : 112 pages

File Size : 41,71 MB

Release : 2016-10-20

Category :

ISBN : 9781944967079

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Sam's Aunt Eva says he's like a tornado'he causes a ruckus everywhere he goes. But Aunt Eva won't give up on Sam, and neither will Saucer, the monastery's corgi puppy. Saucer lives at the monastery, but he dreams of herding sheep. With no sheep in his life, Saucer tries to herd everyone else'farm animals, nuns, and especially Sam. Sam doesn't want to follow anyone, not even a funny puppy. But Saucer knows that if he just keeps trying, he can bring this lonely boy back to the flock. A middle grade chapter book for ages 8?12



Matthew's Messianic Shepherd-King

Author : Joel Willitts

Publisher : Walter de Gruyter

Page : 285 pages

File Size : 26,74 MB

Release : 2008-08-27

Category : Religion

ISBN : 3110204169

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In two places in the First Gospel (Matt 10:5b-6; 15:24) the Messianic mission of Jesus and his disciples is limited to a group called ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’. In light of Matthew’s intense interest in Jesus’ Davidic Messiahship and the Jewish Shepard-King traditions surrounding King David it is argued that the 'lost sheep of the house of Israel' refers to remnants of the former northern kingdom of Israel who continued to reside in the northern region of the ideal Land of Israel.



Jesus as the Son of 1-2 Samuel’s David

Author : Marc Grønbech-Dam

Publisher : BRILL

Page : 358 pages

File Size : 26,66 MB

Release : 2024-05-23

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9004693904

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Although the Gospel of Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the son of David, no one has systematically investigated how 1-2 Samuel influence Matthew's portrayal of Jesus as the son of David. This work addresses that lacuna and shows how the sustained use of 1-2 Samuel in Matthew evokes the themes of mercy and righteousness as the hallmarks of a proper Davidic shepherd. The book's systematic intertextual and narrative approach offers another way to understand Matthew’s Christology and portrayal of the kingdom of heaven. It helps the reader appreciate the justice-focused nature of Jesus’ rule and its religious and political implications.



The God Who Goes before You

Author : Timothy Paul Jones

Publisher : B&H Publishing Group

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 12,85 MB

Release : 2018-10-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1433691698

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In The God Who Goes before You, Michael S. Wilder and Timothy Paul Jones establish a foundation for Christian leadership that draws not from human assumptions, but from the wisdom of God. By considering the whole canon of scripture as their supreme and sufficient authority, Wilder and Jones present both pastors and laity with a Christ-centered, kingdom-focused vision of godly leadership. When it comes to leadership, there is much to be learned from empirical research and from marketplace leaders. However, without Scripture as our authority, flawed views of God's purposes and human nature will skew our understanding of the character and practices of God-called leaders. In this book, Wilder and Jones redefine leadership as Christ-centered followership and present a radically countercultural perspective on leadership practices in the church today.



Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land

Author : Ruth Everhart

Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Page : 185 pages

File Size : 26,77 MB

Release : 2012-12-31

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0802869076

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Book Description

When Ruth Everhart was given the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land as one of several ministers taking part in a documentary about pilgrimage, she jumped at the opportunity. Little did she know just how demanding -- yet ultimately rewarding -- her transformation from Presbyterian minister, wife, and mom to pilgrim would be. Candid, down-to-earth, and delightful, Ruth recounts her experiences in Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land, inviting readers to journey alongside her on an unforgettable Holy Land pilgrimage. Watch the trailer:



Shepherding God's Flock

Author : Benjamin L. Merkle

Publisher : Kregel Publications

Page : 352 pages

File Size : 35,14 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0825442567

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A biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation for pastoral leadership Pastors have been entrusted with leading the people of God. The shepherds of God’s flock must protect them from and guide them through the many dangers believers face. Although ultimately the Church is led by Christ, pastors are to provide godly examples of what it means to be a follower of the Lord. Consequently, who leads the church, the type of authority they are given, how they relate to one another, to whom they are accountable, and how they are selected are of utmost importance to the life and health of God’s people. This book provides the biblical, historical, theological, and practical foundation of the crucial task of leading God’s people.



Of Scribes and Sages, Vol 2

Author : Craig A. Evans

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 12,61 MB

Release : 2004-09-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0567246094

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Of Scribes and Sages focuses primarily on early interpretation of Scripture, including the emergence of Scripture as Scripture in its various versions and contexts. It examines recent research into the relationship of the Old Testament to the New and how sacred Scripture was interpreted during New Testament times. It also provides stimulating examples to students, scholars, and clergy in how the task of interpretation is to be done.