Stephen Burns

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  When We Pray

  $26.51

  The essays in this volume from liturgists in mainstream Christian churches in Australia and New Zealand gladly acknowledge that when we pray, we join with others.

  We share a history, a way of worshipping, often a common language and established forms, with authorised prayer books designed to retain the theological and liturgical emphases of the various churches. Yet it is a subject that can divide as well as unite; with a variety of experiences, attitudes and aspirations, especially in a world where forms of worship are readily accessible from internet sources.

  If worship and prayer express what we believe, who authorises forms of worship; who determines the authenticity of liturgy; what principles underlie and surround how people of faith worship in formal gatherings? These are some of the issues that inform the essays in this practical and ecumenical resource.

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  Pastoral Theology For Public Ministry

  $20.95

  For seminaries, those involved in lay and ordained ministries
  * Part of a growing conversation about the roles of ordained ministry
  * Taps into an increasing interest in the Church’s public presence in ministries like Ashes to Go

  What does it mean to be engaged in Christian ministry in a shifting spiritual and religious landscape? Stephen Burns invites readers to think anew about the distinctiveness of public practices of pastoral presence. Rather than narrowly defining pastoral care and pastoral theology (pastoral counseling, preaching, youth groups, visits to elders, etc.) and theological academic categories (history, pastoral theology, liturgy, ethics, and contemporary sociology), he argues for a new imagination and practice of pastoral presence – a presence that is representative, public, integrated, and expansive.

  For seminary introductory pastoral care and pastoral theology courses; those practicing Christian ministry; those seeking to understand more about what clergy and lay ministers do

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  Liturgical Spirituality : Anglican Reflections On The Churchs Prayer

  $29.95

  Of particular interest to scholars and practitioners across the Anglican Communion
  with contributions from a wide breadth of scholars

  Liturgical Spirituality is a collection of Anglican reflections on the spirituality of the liturgy,
  inviting readers into the Church’s patterns of prayer, seasons of the year, and sacramental
  action. With contributions from all over the world, from the North Atlantic to Australia,
  the collection helps develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary Anglican
  spirituality.

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  Art Of Tentmaking

  $56.00

  In The Art of Tentmaking an illustrious line up of international contributors from Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist and Lutheran traditions, share their insights on essential aspects of liturgy and liturgical renewal including: Paul Bradshaw on the history of Christian worship Rosalind Brown on participation and the priesthood of all believers Stephen Cottrell on sacramental spirituality Steven Croft on simplicity in the liturgy Carol Doran on the renewal of church music Martyn Percy on openness and inclusivity and many more. This book will appeal to all who practice presidency in Christian worship, and have responsibilities for shaping Christian assembly: architects, artists, musicians, as well as clergy and all with focal roles.

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