Religion - Institutions & Organizations

Most histories of Christian worship are written as if nothing significant in liturgical history ever happened in North America, as if cultural diversities were insignificant in the development of worship, and as if most of what mattered were words the priest or minister addressed...

In this powerful book, the renowned exorcist of Rome tells of his many experiences in his ministry as an exorcist doing battle with Satan to relieve the great suffering of people in the grip of evil. The importance of the ministry to expel demons...

Following up his international best-selling book, An Exorcist Tells His Story, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the renowned chief exorcist of Rome, expands on some of the key topics of his previous book, covering important details about demonic or occult issues. He uses concrete examples from...

"The ancient mysteries have remained all too mysterious because of the lack of ready access to them. . . . Now we have in one volume a fine collection of the sources that have survived. . . . This will be for many students...

First published in 1920, this classic has been a standard in Baptist churches for many years. This revised edition includes 50 spirituals, an updated index, and the original black cover.Author: Judson PressPublisher: Judson PressPublished: 08/13/2012Pages: 288Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 7.10h x 5.50w x 0.90dISBN:...

This hardcover is designed for regular use and has a sturdy binding and a cover that lies flat. 5 x 7 with a 9 point font size. This is the standard Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and...

Join your friendly guides Fulton and Cynthia on a biblical adventure as they journey from creation to salvation and discover the importance of God's sanctifying grace. Set in a vivid comic-book format with stunning photographs, this book makes profound theological concepts accessible to both...

Ceremonies Explained for Servers may well be called the "mother of all servers' manuals". This is the most detailed guide available for servers and those who train and supervise them at the altar.In accessible language, Ceremonies covers the roles of servers in a wide...

What happens when the pastor of a mega church loses his faith? Discover one man's life-changing journey to resolve his crisis of faith in Italy by retracing the footsteps of Francis of Assisi, a saint whose simple way of loving Jesus changed the history...

Updated and expanded with 32 pages of additional content designed to meet the growing demands of busy ministers, the Christian Minister's Manual is an essential tool for ministers. This DuoTone edition includes an online access code for Word(R) and rich text format files of...

This is the edition of Supplemental Liturgical Materials prepared by The Standing Liturgical Commission 1997. Materials include seventeen additional canticles taken from the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, the New Testament, Anselm of Canterbury, and Julian of Norwich. There are also additions and changes to...

The remarkable story of how confession became a defining rite for American Catholics--and then, beginning in the 1970s, all but disappeared. For generations, American Catholics went faithfully to confession, admitting their sins to a priest and accepting through him God's forgiveness. The sacrament served...

Reading Francis's writings is like being "on the road" with him 800 years ago. Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six...

Discover the antidote to cynicism and despair in this dynamic, revelatory, hope-inducing exploration of the extraordinary work and extraordinary people who are transforming communities around the country--motivated by faith.The mother of a man with autism manages a network of group homes through her local...

A contemplative guide to finding satisfaction right where you are, by understanding what it is within us that leads to dissatisfaction and creating long-lasting fulfillment--inspired by the ancient Christian tradition of Benedictine stability. "A challenging spiritual invitation--one that we definitely need."--Shannon K. Evans, author...

Across a wide array of religious traditions, temples are sacred, private spaces where observers can worship with other members of their congregation. Temple worship in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly called the Mormon Church, is kept virtually secret from outsiders....

You were created by God to make a significant impact in your local church. Pastors all over the world are looking for staff and volunteers who are willing to assist in the growth and advancement of the Kingdom of God. If you have a...

It took nearly two millennia for the enemies of the Catholic Church to realize they could not successfully attack the Church from the outside. Indeed, countless nemeses from Nero to Napoleon succeeded only in creating sympathy and martyrs for our Catholic Faith.That all changed...

Paul David Tripp's masterpiece on ministry will transform how you view yourself and engage with others. God radically changes people, and he offers us the opportunity--and the ability, by his power--to be involved in that change. We can live not just as grateful objects...

"...clearly a must for all libraries...and for all readers interested in spirituality." Religious Studies Review John Cassian: Conferences translation and preface by Colm Luibheid introduction by Owen Chadwick "I f you wish to achieve true knowledge of scripture you must hurry to achieve unshakable...