"About 140 Circle members from 25 countries met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from August 4th to August 8th 2002. This publication is one of a series of books that were generated by the research papers presented at that conference. The Conference theme was`Sex: Stigma and HIV/AIDS: African Women Challenging Religion, Culture and Social Practices'."-- Preface, p. xi.
"This book is the beginning of a series of Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians books published by Cluster Publications. The series is on HIV/AIDS and African Women". -- verso of half title-page.
Contents: Preface : Breaking the Silence on HIV/AIDS : The Lament of Women of Africa / Musimbi Kanyoro -- African Women of Faith Speak Out in an HIV/AIDS Era / Isabel Apawo Phiri -- Lessons on Healing from Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-27): An African-American Perspective / Cheryl Barbara Anderson -- "The Mother's Cow" : A Study of Old Testament References to Virginity in the Context of HIV/AIDS in South Africa / Patricia Frances Bruce -- Talitha Cum ! Calling the Girl-Child and Women to Life in the HIV/AIDS and Globalization Era / Musa Dube -- The Attitude of Jesus to the `Anointing Prostitute' : A Model for Contemporary Churches in the Face of HIV/AIDS in Africa / Dorcas Olubanke Akintunde -- Trapped Between Two `Canons' : African-South African Christian Women in the HIV/AIDS Era / Madipoane Masenya (ngwana' Mphahlele) -- Theological Challenges and Ecclesiological Responses to Women Experiencing HIV/AIDS : A South Eastern Zimbabwe Context / Elesinah Chauke -- Choosing to Remain Silent : Links Between Gender Violence, HIV/AIDS and the South African Church / Beverley Haddad -- South African Jewish Women and HIV/AIDS / Azila Talit Reisenberger -- Spiritual Care-giving to Women Affected by HIV/AIDS / Christina Landman -- HIV and AIDS Curriculum for Theological Institutions in Africa / Musa Dube -- Utilization of Distance Learning Methods on Combating HIV/AIDS among Rural Christian Women in Africa / Lucy Kasyoka Kithome -- "This is My Body Broken for You" : Liturgical Resources for Dealing with HIV/AIDS / Devarakshanam Betty Govinden.
Anglican contributors include Devarakshanam Betty Govinden and Beverley Haddad.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-141) and index.
"Adrian Hastings saw the main theme of Archbishop Runcie's primacy as the search for an appropriate Anglican style of authority. Avis himself wrote in 1986. 'Dissatisfaction with the Church of England centres on the question of authority'. The lust for infallible authorities seems to grow rather than be outgrown. And it is not only in Anglicanism, or the churches in general, that authority questions are of vital contemporary importance". -- Foreword.
In this book "I attempt to set up a dialogue between biblical and theological views of authority, on the one hand, and what the social sciences and management studies can teach us on the other. .... In this book I am wrestling with the three specific themes of liberating authority, therapeutic leadership and constructive conflict". -- Preface.
Contents: Foreword by the Archbishop of York / John Ebor i.e. Habgood -- Preface dated 4 April 1991 / Paul Avis -- Leadership and Authority in Today's Church -- The Power and the Glory -- Authority and Enlightenment -- The Thirst for Authority -- Sacred Status and the Bureaucratic Church -- Charisma and Spiritual Power -- Open Society: Open Church -- Learning for Leadership -- The Art of Leadership -- Harnessing Conflict -- Bibliography -- Index of Names.
"First published in 1996 jointly by Gracewing, Leominster, Herefordshire and Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, Grand Rapids, MI." -- verso of t.-p.
"Edited by Elizabeth Stuart and Adrian Thatcher".
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
A "collection of [36] important, challenging and creative articles [by 37 authors]. Originally published in different journals they are offered here for the first time to a wider audience. The writers represent a variety of Christian (and one non-Christian) responses to issues such as sexuality and the Christian tradition; sexuality and gender; power and relations; marriage; sexuality and violence; sexuality and singleness and the family". -- back cover.
Contents divided into 11 main sections: Sexuality and the Christian Tradition -- Sexuality and Gender -- Power and Relation -- Sexuality and Marriage -- Sexuality and Spirituality -- Sexuality and Love -- Lesbian and Gay Sexuality -- Sexuality and the Body -- Sexuality and Violence -- Sexuality and Singleness -- Families.
Contents: Introduction -- Is the Bible Good News for Human Sexuality ? : Reflections on Method in Biblical Interpretation / Stephen C. Barton -- The Distinctiveness of Early Christian Sexual Ethics / Richard M. Price -- The Puritans, Sex, and Pleasure / Daniel Doriani -- Feminist Theology as Critique and Renewal of Theology / Astri Hauge -- Is a Self-Respecting Christian Woman an Oxymoron: Reflections on a Feminist Spirituality for Justice / Carter Heyward -- Men in Relationships: Redeeming Masculinity / J. Michael Hester -- Different Voices, Different Genes: 'Male and Female Created God Them' / James B. Ashbrook -- Androgyny and Beyond / Roland Martinson -- On Power and Gender / Daphne Hampson -- Claiming Power-in-Relation: Exploring the Ethics of Connection / Mary Grey -- Christian Feminism. Eros and the Power in Right Relation / Sandra Friedman & Alexander Irwin -- The People We're Stuck With / William Willimon -- From Conduct to Character: A Guide to Sexual Adventure / Stanley Hauerwas & Allen Verhey -- Marriage as Worship: A Theological Analogy / German Martinez -- Church and Marriage in African Society: A Theological Appraisal / Emmanuel Martey -- Reuniting Sexuality and Spirituality / James B. Nelson -- Sexuality and Spirituality: An Intimate - and Intimidating - Connection / Marvin M. Ellison -- Mothers, Neighbours and Strangers: Another Look at Agape / Sally B. Purvis -- The Lion and the Unicorn: Feminist Perspectives on Christian Love as Care / Jennifer L. Rike -- Safe Sex and Lost Love / Karen Lebacqz and Deborah Blake -- Revolutionizing Christian Sexual Ethics: A Feminist Perspective / Alison Webster -- Toward a Theology for Lesbian and Gay Marriage / Robert Williams -- Lesbian and Gay Relationships: A Lesbian Feminist Perspective / Elizabeth Stuart -- The Trinitarian Vocation of the Gay Community / Daniel A. Helminiak -- A Theology of Sexual Pleasure / William R. Stayton -- The AIDS Crisis and the Church: A Time to Heal / William D. Lindsey -- Sex and the Elderly: No Laughing Matter in Religion / Barbara P. Payne -- 'Reorganising Victimization': The Intersection Between Liturgy and Domestic Violence / Marjorie Procter-Smith -- Child Sexual Abuse: A Rich Context for Thinking about God, Community, and Ministry / James N. Poling -- Sex and Violence in the Family and Church / Loren Broadus -- Sexuality and the Single Person / Douglas E.P. Rosenau -- Appropriate Vulnerability: A Sexual Ethic for Singles / Karen Lebacqz -- Celibacy and Intimacy / Ben Kimmerling -- An Unrealised Revolution: Searching Scripture for a Model of the Family / Rosemary Radford Ruether -- Towards a Theology of the Family / Stephen C. Barton -- Towards a Theology of the Family: A Response / Susan Parsons -- Acknowledgements -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects.
"First published in 1996 jointly by Gracewing, Leominster, Herefordshire and Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, Grand Rapids, MI." -- verso of t.-p.
"Edited by Elizabeth Stuart and Adrian Thatcher".
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
A "collection of [36] important, challenging and creative articles [by 37 authors]. Originally published in different journals they are offered here for the first time to a wider audience. The writers represent a variety of Christian (and one non-Christian) responses to issues such as sexuality and the Christian tradition; sexuality and gender; power and relations; marriage; sexuality and violence; sexuality and singleness and the family". -- back cover.
Contents divided into 11 main sections: Sexuality and the Christian Tradition -- Sexuality and Gender -- Power and Relation -- Sexuality and Marriage -- Sexuality and Spirituality -- Sexuality and Love -- Lesbian and Gay Sexuality -- Sexuality and the Body -- Sexuality and Violence -- Sexuality and Singleness -- Families.
Contents: Introduction -- Is the Bible Good News for Human Sexuality ? : Reflections on Method in Biblical Interpretation / Stephen C. Barton -- The Distinctiveness of Early Christian Sexual Ethics / Richard M. Price -- The Puritans, Sex, and Pleasure / Daniel Doriani -- Feminist Theology as Critique and Renewal of Theology / Astri Hauge -- Is a Self-Respecting Christian Woman an Oxymoron: Reflections on a Feminist Spirituality for Justice / Carter Heyward -- Men in Relationships: Redeeming Masculinity / J. Michael Hester -- Different Voices, Different Genes: 'Male and Female Created God Them' / James B. Ashbrook -- Androgyny and Beyond / Roland Martinson -- On Power and Gender / Daphne Hampson -- Claiming Power-in-Relation: Exploring the Ethics of Connection / Mary Grey -- Christian Feminism. Eros and the Power in Right Relation / Sandra Friedman & Alexander Irwin -- The People We're Stuck With / William Willimon -- From Conduct to Character: A Guide to Sexual Adventure / Stanley Hauerwas & Allen Verhey -- Marriage as Worship: A Theological Analogy / German Martinez -- Church and Marriage in African Society: A Theological Appraisal / Emmanuel Martey -- Reuniting Sexuality and Spirituality / James B. Nelson -- Sexuality and Spirituality: An Intimate - and Intimidating - Connection / Marvin M. Ellison -- Mothers, Neighbours and Strangers: Another Look at Agape / Sally B. Purvis -- The Lion and the Unicorn: Feminist Perspectives on Christian Love as Care / Jennifer L. Rike -- Safe Sex and Lost Love / Karen Lebacqz and Deborah Blake -- Revolutionizing Christian Sexual Ethics: A Feminist Perspective / Alison Webster -- Toward a Theology for Lesbian and Gay Marriage / Robert Williams -- Lesbian and Gay Relationships: A Lesbian Feminist Perspective / Elizabeth Stuart -- The Trinitarian Vocation of the Gay Community / Daniel A. Helminiak -- A Theology of Sexual Pleasure / William R. Stayton -- The AIDS Crisis and the Church: A Time to Heal / William D. Lindsey -- Sex and the Elderly: No Laughing Matter in Religion / Barbara P. Payne -- 'Reorganising Victimization': The Intersection Between Liturgy and Domestic Violence / Marjorie Procter-Smith -- Child Sexual Abuse: A Rich Context for Thinking about God, Community, and Ministry / James N. Poling -- Sex and Violence in the Family and Church / Loren Broadus -- Sexuality and the Single Person / Douglas E.P. Rosenau -- Appropriate Vulnerability: A Sexual Ethic for Singles / Karen Lebacqz -- Celibacy and Intimacy / Ben Kimmerling -- An Unrealised Revolution: Searching Scripture for a Model of the Family / Rosemary Radford Ruether -- Towards a Theology of the Family / Stephen C. Barton -- Towards a Theology of the Family: A Response / Susan Parsons -- Acknowledgements -- Index of Names -- Index of Subjects.
Good article on topic of sexual misconduct written from Canadian perspectice. Includes mention of Anglican Archbishop Michael Peers, keynote speaker at the Toronto Centre for the Family symposium entitled "Stones for Bread". Articles includes suggested components of "A Policy Response", half page "A Legal Response" and "A Personal Response". Articles has bibliographic references and bibliography.
See also "Editorial" on p. [12] re issue of trust and confidence in church leaders.
"This new book in Alban's Harvesting the Learnings Series gathers the collected wisdom of over 10 years of Alban research and reflection on what it means to be a leader in a congregation, and how our perceptions of leadership are changing, and exciting new directions for leadership in the future. Based on research and experience, this volume makes available the best of Alban's learning on how the leaders of congregations can go about their important work. .... The book also includes the full text of Alban's 2001 special report. 'The Leadership Situation Facing American Congregations', by James P. Wind and Gil Rendle". -- back cover.
Contents: Preface Foreword: Living the Story / Diana Butler Bass -- The Leadership Situation Facing American Congregations: An Alban Institute Special Report / James P. Wind and Gil Rendle -- The Leadership We Need: Negotiating Up, Not Down / Gil Rendle -- Leading from the Bottom Up: Bureaucracy and Adhocacy / Howard Friend -- What Does It Take to Lead a Congregation Today ? / Hollis R. Williams, Jr. -- Action and Reflection: A Rhythm of Ministry / Art Gafke and Bruce McSpadden -- When Consensus Fails / Donna Schaper -- Learning to Pastor a Small Congregation / Andrew D. Hagen -- Leadership in a Non-Staff-Dependent Congregation / Bill Jones -- When Women Lead the Flock / Ann Svennungsen -- Forming God's People / Mark Lau Branson -- What Kind of Pastor Will Most Likely Empower Laity ? / Edward A White -- Pastors and Managers: An Executive Coach Assesses Leadership Skills / Scott Eblin -- Telling the Better Story Gil Rendle -- Dimensions of Pastoral Authority: What It Means to Become a Congregation's Pastor / Christine Braudaway-Baumann -- Power Principles for Pastors / Art Gafke and Bruce McSpadden -- The Myth of Competence / Israel Galindo -- Committing to Mutuality: An Interview with Eugene Peterson / David J. Wood -- A Congregation of Mystics: Reigniting Our Passion for Encountering and Experiencing God / N. Graham Standish -- Leading for the Future / Jeffrey D. Jones -- Leading Theologically: Does It Really Matter ? / R. Scott Colglazier -- Lift High the Flag ... Oops, the Cross ! / Diana Butler Bass -- Contributors.
Foreword by Aruna Gnanadason, dated November 1998.
Includes bibliographical references.
Appendices include: "World Council of Churches Sharing and Service Unit IV - Gender Guidelines" and "Gender Guidelines for the Secretariat of the World Council of Churches in Geneva".
This book "draws on conversations from women from around the world as it seeks to consider women, gender and diakonia. Moving through traditional definitions of diakonia -- Christian service -- and seeking to re-discover what the Bible has to say about women and Christian service, it offers some signposts for the journey ahead, as men and women seek to nurture and share life in community. Each chapter offers discussion starters in order to help individuals and groups to consider the issues raised. It challenges all who read it to take action and to seek to encourage new and more positive ways of looking at the service offered by women today" -- back cover.
"This book synthesizes the reflections and experiences of some one hundred theologians, social scientists, social activists and church leaders from all parts of the world who participated in a process of theological reflection on overcoming violence over a period of three years. A number of institutions and organisations have also offered their expertise and logistical support to the four consultations in Cret-Berard, Chiang Mai, Kigali and Oslo .... A small group of theologians were called by Faith and Order to facilitate this process and articulate these reflections into this cohesive form. .... Documents from this process of theological reflection on overcoming violence can be downloaded at: http://wcc-coe.org/wcc/what/faith/nurturingpeace.html." -- Acknowledgements.
"This book presents and discusses some of the insights and challenges emerging from these processes as an offering to the churches and Christians everywhere. The members of the core group participated directly in some of these events, and exchanged and discussed reports and papers while accompanying the process. In July 2005, they met together in Geneva and identified three theological challenges for the churches and the ecumenical movement to consider as they participate in the Decade to Overcome Violence. The following chapters unpack some of the implications of these challenges". -- Intro., p. 7.
Contents: Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. Affirming Human Dignity and the Integrity of the Creation -- 2. Abuse of Power and the Church's Responsibility -- 3. Being Peacebearers, Becoming Peacemakers -- Notes.
Social worker Mary Wells, one of Canada's leaders on sexual abuse, talks about abuse and the church. "She explains that sexual misconduct and abuse of power are one and the same. And, she says, the church's structures, perpetuate the secrecy which allows abuse to continue undiscovered. `We have to look at how our structures reinforce the use of power and control to silence (abuse victims) rather than encourage them to come forward,' she says. `We are maintaining these structures, while mouthing the opposite'." "Although the church has made giant strides in dealing with sexual abuse, it still faces major challenges, she says".
"Through years of supervising field-education students and interns, and in my teaching of those who participated in courses to become supervisors, I have found insights into ways to enrich my ministry leadership through the notion of congregational life as a locus for learning. I view the congregation as a unique learning environment, first because it is perhaps the only community gathering where learning can take place across the generations ... Second, this gathering of people is bound by faith in God, as a spirit who calls us beyond ourselves to serve others with compassion, and as a gift of grace the redeems us and invites us to reach greater potential for Christian discipleship and leadership. In writing this book I am sharing ways in which I exercised leadership be encouraging the learning of others, both theological students and congregation members. Learning is focused through the development of learning goals, and learning is explored through a covenanted supervisory relationship". -- Preface, p. xi.
Contents: Foreword / Dudley C. Rose -- Preface -- Supervision in a Congregation -- Leadership and Supervision -- Learning in Congregational Life -- Conflict and Supervision -- Power and Supervision -- Encouraging the Learning Community -- Feedback, Reflection, Evaluation and Closure -- Spirituality and Supervision -- Notes.
Author is an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada.