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A Pastoral Survival Guide [1]
By Rowland Croucher ~~~ Preface: ‘Reverend Joe’ Introduction: Pastoral Challenges Today 1. Relationship with God 2. Family-of-Origin 3. Mentors and Networks 4. Leadership and Interpersonal Skills 5. Home and Marriage 6. Stress Management 7. Problem-Solving 8. The ‘Vision Thing’ 9. Professional Growth 10. Institutions and Creativity ~~~ REVEREND JOE’S STORY Reverend Joe (his story is […]
How To Know The Lord
(1) THINKING BIBLICALLY ABOUT JUSTICE “Justice and righteousness…Caring for the poor and needy … Is not this to know me? says the Lord”. Jeremiah 22:15b-16 Christians of all kinds – Catholic, Conciliar and Evangelical – are now more concerned than ever about social justice. Theology is never a “value-free” discipline, and in a world of […]
Was Jesus a Christian? (I Doubt It)
Christians come in about 13 varieties. These varieties (or mindsets) can be found in all religions. You mustn’t judge any religion simply on its caricatures. My theses: Each mind-set makes part of Christianity the whole of it. There’s nothing wrong with the parts. But like a car, if you’ve only got parts lying around you’re […]
Do I Have to Join a Church?
Do I Have To Join a Church? This question is asked more by young people than those who are older. And it’s a good question. These paras are excerpted from my book GROW! Meditations and Prayers for New Christians (JBCE) Shalom! Rowland Croucher ~~~ Can you be a good Christian outside the Church? That’s like asking ‘Can […]
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