This is volume 2 in the Guides to Practical Ministry series edited by a team from the Academy of ...

What should you do when everything seems to be shifting and you can't find solid ground? Some try...

As the years increase, so does my gratitude and appreciation for the many congregations where I h...

Why is it that there is so much suffering in the world? Why are the innocent so often victims? Do...

This book contains many reflections from my experiences with various congregations with whom I ha...

Grief may be the most difficult 'work' that we as human beings must do. When a loved one, especia...

How much good has experience done you so far? How much good do you expect it will do?Those who ha...

What was anticipated to be 'the Christian Century'certainly did not live up to that lofty expecta...

In a youth oriented culture where old age is almost regarded as the unpardonable sin, there is no...

'Just the facts.' 'The numbers don't lie.' 'Get your beliefs right!' Can you have everything clea...

The relationship between faith and action has troubled Christians since there have been any Chris...

What do you need in order to become a truly spiritual person?Many people believe the answer is th...

There are times when quitting is the right thing to do, but there are a number of excellent alter...

This book offers candid reflections on faith, leadership, and the human experience, spanning 60 y...

'What can you do when you see bridges between people breaking down all around you? What should yo...