One in every 136 U. S. residents is imprisoned, according to 2005 statistics. "As Christians, we are challenged by the grace of God that offers good news to all sinners, and by Jesus' words to forgive, to judge not, and to restore right relationships with other people," writes Heavner in this timely resource. The Congregational Tool Box for Prison Ministry offers practical guidance in setting up a ministry that can nurture hope, healing, and transformation. The contributors give an overview o...

This PDF leader’s guide is a required resource for a Lay Servant Ministries (LSM) advanced course. It supplements the book Earn. Save. Give.: Wesley’s Simple Rules for Money (Abingdon Press; 2015) by James A. Harnish, as well as the free resource The United Methodist Church Handbook (2017–20), Therefore Go: Making Disciples for the Transformation of the World (available from UM Communications). This LSM advanced course focuses on the following: an understanding of John Wesley’s admonitions—...

This PDF is the Leader's Guide for Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia Through a Spiritual Lens. This Leader's Guide provides five two-hour sessions of teaching plans to help lay servant ministers understand dementia from a spiritual standpoint and become more comfortable ministering with people affected by this condition. The advanced Lay Servant Ministries course based on the book Ministry with the Forgotten will equip lay servant ministers to lead their congregations in ministry with peo...

This Leader's Guide is designed to be used as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministry. Based on the book Teaching Biblical Faith, the Leader's Guide contains five two-hour sessions to provide church leaders with the tools for biblical study. In this course, participants will explore why scripture study is important, practice historical study of three scripture texts, experience praying the scriptures, and practice teaching with small groups of supportive colleagues.

PDF Download This is a collection of guided reflections to be used with Daniel Wolpert's book Leading a Life with God: The Practice of Spiritual Leadership. The various prompts and exercises are intended to draw participants into deeper reflection and to assist staff members and other church leaders in exploring and developing their spiritual life, including their relationship with Christ and with each other. The group guide is intended for small groups or individuals who choose to read Leadi...

LID 2020 리더십저널의 주제는 ‘인성과 영성’이다 이 주제를 이론적인 접근보다는 역사적이고 신학적인 측면에서 다루었다. 우리의 역사적 현장에서 신앙의 실천적 삶을 살아온 실제적 삶의 현장에서 씨름한 과거의 스토리에서 영감을 얻을 것이다 또한 우리의 정체성에 관한 이해를 넓히고 다인종, 다문화 다종교 사회에서의 크리스천의 부름과 소명과 책임을 새롭게 할 수 있을 것이다. 목차는 다음과 같다. 1. 한국기독교의 영성, 2. 평화를 이루는 사람은 복이 있다, 3. 일본 제국주의에 신앙으로 응답한 기독교 여성들, 4. 3·1 운동과 기독교 영성, 5. 감리교회 정체성과 에큐메니즘, 6. 탕자의 비유를 통한 전인성 회복의 길, 7. 중독 문화와 기독교 영성, 8. 종교 윤리와 사회 공동체, 9. 기독교 신앙의 정치적 책임.