{"title":"Church Leadership \u0026 Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eResources for pastors, ministry training, and Christian schooling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"psychology-and-christianity-five-views-paperback","title":"Psychology and Christianity: Five Views - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric L. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDavid G. Myers\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eStanton L. Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should Christians understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis question has been of keen interest--and sometimes concern--to Christians because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of humannature. Psychology can sometimes seem disconnected from, if not antithetical to, Christian perspectives on life. How are we to understand our Christian beliefs about personhood in relation to secular psychological beliefs? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis revised edition of \u003ci\u003ePsychology and Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e presents five models for understanding the relationship between psychology and Christianity.\u003c\/b\u003e All the essays and responses have been reworked and updated with some new contributors including the addition of a new perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe five views presented in this book are: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Levels-of-Explanation View from David G. Myers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Integration View from Stanton L. Jones \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Christian Psychology Viewfrom Robert C. Roberts and Paul J. Watson \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Transformational Psychology View from John H. Coe and Todd W. Hall \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Biblical Counseling View from David Powlison \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the contributors responds to the other essayists, noting points of agreement as well as problems they see. Eric L. Johnson provides a revised introduction that describes the history of Christians and psychology, as well as a conclusion that considers what might unite the five views and how a reader might evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of each view. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a standard introductory textbook for students and professors of Christian psychology. With \u003ci\u003ePsychology and Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e, gain a fuller understanding ofhow to participate in and understand psychology as a Christian. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and respond to others in this dynamic publishing format. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMyers is professor of psychology at Hope College. He is best known for his widely adopted texts on introductory psychology and social psychology. He had published widely in professional journals and is the recipient of the Gordon Allport Prize forresearch studies of group influence. His latest book is \u003ci\u003eThe Pursuit of Happiness: Who Is Happy and Why\u003c\/i\u003e (William Morrow).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanton L. Jones is provost and professor of psychology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. During his tenure as chair of the psychology department (1984-1996), he led the development of Wheaton's Doctor of Psychology program in clinical psychology. He received his B.S. in psychology from Texas A M University in 1976, and his M.A. (1978) and Ph.D. (1981) degrees in clinical psychology from Arizona State University. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and served onthe Council of Representatives, the central governing body of the APA, representing the Psychology of Religion division from 1999 to 2001. In 1994 he was named a Research Fellow of the Evangelical Scholars Program of the Pew Foundation. He was a Visiting Scholar at the Divinity School of the University of Cambridge and a Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, for the 1995-1996 academic year. Jones authored the lead article, \"Religion and Psychology,\" for the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia ofPsychology, \u003c\/i\u003e jointly published in 2000 by the American Psychological Association and Oxford University Press. His article in the March 1994 \u003ci\u003eAmerican Psychologist, \u003c\/i\u003e titled \"A Constructive Relationship for Religion with the Science and Profession of Psychology: Perhaps the Best Model Yet,\" was a call for greater respect for and cooperation with religion by secular psychologists. Jones has also written, with his wife, Brenna, a five-book series on sex education in the Christian family called God's Design for Sex. He is also the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eModern Psychotherapies\u003c\/i\u003e (with Richard E. 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He was the founding editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care\u003c\/i\u003e and has contributed articles to the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Psychology and Theology\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Psychology and Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTodd W. Hall (PhD, Rosemead School of Psychology) is professor of psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University, where he teaches courses on the integration of psychology and theology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and positive psychology. He is a faculty affiliate at the Harvard Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University and a founding partner at Flourishing Metrics. He is an award-winning researcher, focusing on relational approaches to spirituality, virtue, and leadership. 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This book is a lifeline \"to pull yourself out of the soup.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou may laugh. You may run to your Bible. You may reach out to one of the writers to share a few choice words. But no matter what, these essayists hope you will be inspired and come away with rich theological insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheos Starter Pack\u003c\/i\u003e recovers beautiful elements of ancient Christianity that have been lost or shoved aside in modern society. It's food for the souls of those who long for a return to the roots of our faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathan Finochio, Editor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNathan Finochio is the cofounder of TheosU and Theos Seminary. With a heart for the local church, he travels extensively to build up and teach using his humor and unique ability to engage the culture. \u003cbr\u003eNathan studied at Portland Bible College in Portland, Oregon, and is currently working on his master's degree in theology at Southeastern University. After writing several courses as a teaching pastor in New York for nine years, he began to travel and speak in 2019, which made him realize the need for an online Bible college. \u003cbr\u003eNathan is also the author of the books \u003ci\u003eHearing God: Eliminate Myths. Encounter Meaning\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKiller Church: Why Some Just Survive and Others Thrive in the Presence of God\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his lovely wife Jasmine. \u003cbr\u003eNathan may be reached on several social media platforms as well as his website, www.nathanfinochio.ca. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Palmer, Editor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChris Palmer is the dean of TheosU and Theos Seminary, a Greek scholar, a professor of theology, and the author of a number of books, including\u003ci\u003e Winks From Scripture: Understanding God's Subtle Work Among Us\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Greek Word Study: 90 Ancient Words That Unlock Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Letters from Jesus: Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eStrange Scriptures: Deciphering 52 Weird, Bizarre, and Curious Verses from the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e. Chris is currently working on his PhD at the University of Wales, Bangor (UK). \u003cbr\u003eChris has travelled to more than forty nations and has helped many congregations grow, flourish, and expand. His desire for missions is to train and educate pastors, encourage congregations, support the vision of the local church, and show the love of God to the culture. He has worked successfully with both traditional churches and the underground, persecuted church. \u003cbr\u003eYou may find Chris online at www.chrispalmer.me. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabriel Finochio, Contributor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGabriel Finochio is a writer, teacher, and preacher. In 2019, he co-founded TheosU with his brother Nathan and brother-in-law, Bryan Vos. \u003cbr\u003eA student of the writings of G. K. Chesterton, Gabriel received his bachelor's degree in theology from Portland Bible College and is currently pursuing his master's in theology. He is on the teaching team at Kings' Church in New York, New York. \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to ministry and his work at TheosU, Gabriel runs the edgy, meme-based satire Instagram account @wokejesuschrist, which is not for the faint of heart or those who have no sense of humor. He is unmarried and lives in New York City with his cat, Girl. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid H. Campbell, Contributor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDavid H. Campbell holds three degrees in theology from the University of Toronto and the University of Durham, where his research supervisor was Professor C. E. B. Cranfield. David also attended Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. \u003cbr\u003eHe has authored a number of books, including \u003ci\u003eMystery Explained: A Simple Guide to Revelation\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Landmarks: A Comprehensive Look at the Foundations of Faith\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eExodus: The Road to Freedom in a Deconstructed World\u003c\/i\u003e. He collaborated with Professor G. K. Beale on \u003ci\u003eRevelation: A Shorter Commentary\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eDavid and his wife Elaine spent many years church planting in the UK and Canada. They have eight children and eight grandchildren. They are currently based in Stratford, Ontario, and serve churches and seminaries in many movements across a number of countries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Finochio, Contributor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJohn Finochio has been the lead pastor of Crossroads Life Church for twenty-three years. He has been married to the love of his life, Jan, for forty-three years, As a songwriter\/musician, John has released three albums of original material, made several appearances on Canadian Christian TV programs, and taught worship seminars and trained worship leaders for over three decades. \u003cbr\u003eHis ministry of teaching, preaching, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit in prophecy has opened many international doors of ministry as well. John serves as the vice chairman of Ministers Fellowship International (MFI) in Canada, a network of ministerial relationships that he and Jan have been a part of for almost thirty years. John is also a regular contributing instructor to the online seminary TheosU, which was founded by his sons and son-in-law in 2019. \u003cbr\u003eJohn and Jan Finochio have three grown children, Nathan, Gabriel, and Tiffany, and three adorable grandchildren. Away from ministry responsibilities, John enjoys travelling to warm destinations, playing guitar, reading, watching eclectic classic westerns, exercising, gardening, playing bocce, drinking lattes, Italian cuisine, and trying to beat Jan at Boggle. Readers may email John at finoke1@icloud.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandon MacDonald, Contributor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLandon MacDonald is a pastor from the Phoenix desert and leads a church in Gilbert, Arizona, called Mission. Landon creates weekly content on his popular YouTube channel (Youtube.com\/LandonMacDonald), from things as simple as lists of theology topics to as grandiose as purchasing a billboard and interviewing thousands of atheists on Reddit. 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She first began her humanitarian efforts in 2017 and has since traveled to Central America, East Africa, and throughout the Middle East in defense and support of the suffering church. \u003cbr\u003eDuring her time with the Iraqi and Syrian refugees in Jordan, Gia had the opportunity to speak with them about the atrocities they faced and the horrible acts of violence they suffered for refusing to renounce Christ. After hearing these stories, God placed it on Gia's heart to bring greater awareness to the growing crisis of Christian persecution and to use her gifts to make a positive impact in the lives of the suffering faithful. These profound experiences led to the founding of For the Martyrs. \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to public speaking, pro-life advocacy, and religious freedom advocacy, Gia is a published writer and has been featured in several national news outlets. She impacts the culture through her social media platforms @genuinelygia. 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Thomas enjoys reading, occasionally exercising, playing golf, spending time with his family, traveling, and working on a few writing projects. You can keep up with Thomas on Instagram @thomasawest, his family @TheWestLondonLife, and Redeemer Queen's Park @RedeemerQP. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayla Nahavandi, Contributor \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLayla Nahavandi is an international preacher, writer, and Bible teacher known for preaching the Word of God with revelation and fire. In 1995, God radically saved Layla's family, who came from a Muslim background. This life-changing encounter gave Layla a passion for taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. \u003cbr\u003eLayla is currently completing a Ph.D. in theology focused on the early church. 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But it is more than just a book about things to do to be a good Christian. It's a road map toward true transformation that starts not with the individual but with the person at the journey's end--Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with a marathon runner, the secret to finishing a race lies not in trying harder, but in training consistently--training with the spiritual disciplines. The disciplines are neither taskmasters nor ends in themselves. Rather they are exercises that build strength and endurance for the road of growth. 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What does true spiritual life really look like? And what keeps you from living it? What can you do to pursue it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're tired of the status quo--if you suspect there's more to Christianity than what you've experienced--John Ortberg invites you to join him on a road to transformation and spiritual vigor that anyone can take. Cultivate new intimacy and confidence in prayer. Discover the freedom of secrecy. Taste the benefits of slowing life's frenetic pace. Learn how to be guided by the Holy Spirit ... and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs in a marathon, the secret lies not in trying hard, but in training consistently. 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Not long thereafter he and his wife served in the Peace Corps before settling down to raise their family in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Since then he continued his academic pursuits at UCLA and Cornell University while working for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. This job introduced him to the world of rank-and-file politics, mostly as a community organizer speaking and writing on behalf of pro-union causes. He also served the union in other ways, including appointments as IBEW press secretary, managing editor of a quarterly magazine and lead instructor teaching labor organizations how to implement improvements in membership, education and training. During much of this time Smith taught classes at the following educational institutions: the University of El Salvador; Yuba College; Glendale College; Mt. San Antonio College; and California Polytechnic University. In the 1990s he partnered with show-business entrepreneurs to create SKS Publications. 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Achievers throughout history have one thing in common-they know themselves. This means they don't underestimate what they can do, they don't sell themselves short and they know their own limitations. More importantly, by understanding themselves, they are able to develop plans to overcome their shortcomings and take full advantage of their strengths to improve their communication and effectiveness with others.The DISC Assessment measures observable behavior. Behaviors are the \"how\" of your life and are apparent in the things you do and how you act. Whether you know it or not, these behaviors are so predictable that to react differently requires conscious effort and focused attention. This workbook will not only walk you through the values of the four primary behavioral types, but will also introduce your Leadership Aptitudes. These Aptitudes highlight the strengths inherent in each dimension of your behavioral style. 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Workbook Sections include: - DISC Fact Sheets to better understand your Primary Type and what value the other three types bring - Insight Sections to connect the information with people you already know to begin to understand them better - Leadership Aptitude section to identify your leadership style - DISC Team Wheel to plot your team's primary style together\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the last fifteen years Jason Hedge has been working with individuals and leaders in Business and Ministry with the goal of applying an intentional focus toward engagement - both at work and in life. He serves as the Director of the Human Resource Department at Bethel Church of Redding where he oversees Bethel Church's staff development process and the implementation of engagement directives. Jason first began coaching as a workplace engagement strategy to reignite the hidden or neglected passions and dreams of Bethel's staff and bring them into fulfillment. This process uncovered for Jason, a greater desire and motivation to help others unlock their potential and stride confidently into the role they were created for. In addition to Business, Personal and Dream Coaching, Jason began to align the focus of his personal interests alongside his work at Bethel. His overall focus is developing and implementing leadership and management tools that build a workforce that is happier, healthier, and more engaged. This focused alignment has created additional opportunities for Jason as a guest speaker, trainer and workshop presenter at locations around the world. Jason holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Industrial Technology from CSU, Fresno. Jason's work experience spans numerous positions and fields including for-profit and not for-profit companies spread across several industries. 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Will it grow by fine-tuning worship, the preaching, the Christian education programs, and the like? Or will it grow by making strategic assessments of the people it is most likely to reach and focusing the ministries of the church on the goal of offering the gospel to those people? In this brief, practical book Harold Percy helps congregations answer these critical questions about their mission and ministry. After assisting the reader with the crucial issue of motivation, Percy lays out the four main groups of people that any congregation can and should seek out: 1. Those in the pews; 2. Those who walk in; 3. Friends and family of current members; 4. Those who live in the neighborhood. Percy argues that these four types of people represent the congregation's best opportunity to lead people to become committed disciples of Jesus Christ. 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She has conducted research and evaluation through the School of Education and the School of Social Welfare at the University of California Berkeley, and with ARC associates in Oakland, California. At ARC, she was a member of the Leading for Diversity research team and co-author of \u003cem\u003eLeading for Diversity: How School Leaders Promote Positive Interethnic Relations.\u003c\/em\u003e She has a PhD in educational administration from the University of California Berkeley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErnest W. Walker is the Diversity Programs Coordinator with Alameda County Social Services Agency. He has a wide range of experiences in diversity and conflict management among African American churches. He has served as a facilitator of the film The Color of Fear. He has also worked with churches in conflict, and in strategic planning and team building for nonprofits and government agencies. 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From this place of surrender and intimacy, you will discover what it means to become a powerful, effective woman of prayer--a woman whose life overflows with springs of living water that transform not only her own life, but the world around her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith study questions and journaling exercises included, this is the perfect book to go deeper either on your own or with a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInfuse Your World--and Your Heart--with God's Life-Giving Power \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid our packed schedules and life's curve balls, our hearts long for more. We want to live and love well; we want to be a source of joy and life for others. The good news is that we can--and the secret is found in the simple act of prayer. 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This book takes dead aim at worldly expectations and reminds us of the old paths wherein we find true life (Jeremiah 6:16).\"--\u003cb\u003eChris Larson\u003c\/b\u003e, president of Ligonier Ministries \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLive Smart\u003c\/i\u003e is a like a Swiss Army Knife for life. It includes just about everything you need for living a life of intentionality without regrets. I am amazed by how much wisdom is packed into these pages and wish I had this tool when I was a young man. 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Dan serves as a senior vice president at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he teaches and provides leadership for youth conferences (RENOWN and D3). He also teaches classes at Boyce College. 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Jeavons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebekah Burch Basinger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere for the first time is a truly spiritual way of looking atfundraising as an opportunity to nurture current and prospectivedonors and facilitate their growth in faith. Growing Givers' Heartsexplores how development staff, executives, and board members fromacross the theological spectrum can make faith-buildingopportunities for donors their first priority; act on theirconfidence in God's abundance; draw from their theologicaltradition in their approach to fundraising; involve a vitalcross-section of staff in planning; and cultivate spirituallymature leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this innovative approach, Growing Givers' Hearts empowersreaders to work in spiritually grounded, deeply creative, andprofessionally satisfying ways. 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Growing Givers' Hearts offers exceptional insights not only for development staff, but for executives, board members, and other leaders of Christian organizations across the theological spectrum.Based on a three-year, nationwide study of Christian organizations whose efforts are successful both in raising needed financial or material resources and in encouraging the spiritual development of their donors, this groundbreaking book identifies key charact\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fundraisers who are also Christian, the most vital mission is to grow the giver's heart. Here for the first time is a truly spiritual way of looking at fundraising as an opportunity to nurture current and prospective donors and facilitate their growth in faith. 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