Looks at the reasons church musicians do their jobs in the face of poor pay and limited opportunities for advancement.
A guide to church leadership and parish development. This work examines the five aspects of congregational life that are key to the... Læs mere
A large part of Keucher's work has involved meeting with leaders of congregations to discuss financial or "business" concerns - building maintenance, investments, leasing or selling property, finding a way to deal with a budget gap. This book addresses the related dynamics.
Designed to provide vestries with information, this work offers practical illustrations and resources to assist them in their job as the elected lay leadership in their congregations.
A collection of descants on hymns in Episcopal sources. This work contains descants by twenty-two composers on one hundred one hymn texts set to eighty-one hymn tunes.
Following the lead of Old testament theologian Walter Bruggemann, this book shows how to integrate the "psalms of disorientation" in Sunday morning worship, pastoral care, and any situation of extreme need.
A theology of discipleship and ministry that brings together the themes of suffering and healing, justice and compassion, and Christ's dying and rising.
Beginning with the Episcopal Church's roots in sixteenth-century England, this book offers an account of its rise to prominence. It includes 100 biographies of notable Episcopalians from Samuel Seabury to Paili Murray.
A new and expanded edition of the official Burial Services of the Episcopal Church. This edition, intended specifically for leaders of public worship, contains the authorized prayers and rites for the burial of a child.
Historical perspectives in a series of essays focused on the experiences of laywomen in the 20th century Episcopal Church.
Marc Nikkel shares the story of his experiences as a missionary in war-torn Sudan.