Pastoral Care from Eden Theological Seminary Bookstore

New copy This acclaimed, influential work applies the concepts of systemic family therapy to the emotional life of congregations. Edwin H. Friedman shows how the same understanding of family process that can aid clergy in their pastoral role also has important ramifications for negotiating congregational dynamics and functioning as an effective leader. Clergy from diverse denominations, as well as family therapists… Read more about this item

The Bible is at the heart of Christian life and witness. Yet the application of the Bible to the practice of Christian faith—spiritual growth, pastoral discussion, and even preaching—is often too naïve and simplistic. The Bible in Pastoral Practice recovers a critical awareness of the ways in which the Bible is—and might better be—employed in pastoral practice, whether such practice entails… Read more about this item

Homer Ashby presents a realistic picture of the African American situation with regard to a variety of socioeconomic indices. Using the book of Joshua as his guide, he presents a process of discernment about critical issues facing African Americans and leads readers through a discussion about the assets and liabilities of blackness and a vision for moving over the Jordan… Read more about this item

Imagine a liturgy in which a woman, tired of carrying around years of anger and resentment, buries a large rock in the ground as five of her closest friends surround her, singing hymns of praise and forgiveness. Gathered together is a compassionate how-to-guide for creating and conducting personal liturgies (specialized services focused on one individual) of healing and celebration. Tilda… Read more about this item