Morehouse Publishing imprint: 392 books
Becoming the Transformative Church
Beyond Sacred Cows, Fantasies, and Fears
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
• A call for new structure and ways of behaving as church by an experienced church officer Church-wide discussions continue about the emergent church, attracting young people, financial survival, corporate structure, relationships with the Anglican Communion, and other ongoing issues, while age-old...
Bishops on the Border
Pastoral Responses to Immigration
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2008
• Ecumenical examination of immigration issues drawn from engaging, first-person narratives A group of bishops (Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and United Methodist), all based along the US-Mexico border, found common ground to jointly address some key immigration issues, especially those being played...
Taking the Plunge
Baptism and Parenting
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2006
You’ve chosen the godparents, dressed the baby in yards of white, and headed to church for the christening. Now what? What does the sacrament of baptism mean in your child’s life – and yours? In Taking the Plunge, parents explore how the Baptismal Covenant helps to shape the experience of raising...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
• Revised edition of a bestseller • Sharpened focus, new sections, expanded glossary • Adapted for wider range of uses and settings The original Episcopal Handbook, published in 2008, was an instant classic and has been a bestseller ever since. Still providing helpful and insightful information...
When the Bishop Comes to Visit
An Activity Book for All Ages
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2014
• For use by churches during a bishop’s visitations • A resource guide for educators, parents, and families • For audiences who have enjoyed Anne Kitch’s “What We Do in Church” books A bishop comes to visit a congregation for many reasons—a parish celebration, baptism, confirmation,...
by Tim Schenck
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2014
• The author is a popular writer, humorist, blogger, and priest with a strong social media presence “If you have little tolerance for ecclesiastical blowhards; if you’ve ever fantasized about implementing a clergy rating system (CRS); if you’ve ever sought tips on surviving diocesan convention;...
The Book of Comic Prayer
Using Art and Humor to Transform Youth Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
• Post-modern approach to prayer for older children, youth, and young adults • Deals specifically with the individual and communal aspects of prayer as they relate to the comic art form The Book of Comic Prayer takes a fresh look at prayer from an unexpected perspective: comic art, humor, and...
Family Theology
Finding God in Very Human Relationships
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
The author blends spiritual narratives and biblical stories with behavioral theory to explain modern family life and its unique contributions to faith formation. This book offers hope and encouragement for people who have thought that God could not possibly bless them in their peculiar relationships...
I Am That Child
Changing Hearts and Changing the World
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2012
What happens when three American women put their faith into action in a developing nation? In I Am That Child, Episcopal priest Elizabeth Geitz proves that cross-cultural relationships among people of faith can change our world…one person at a time. Geitz welcomes readers to join her pilgrimage...
by Beth Wickenberg Ely
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2005
Further the awareness and understanding of the role and duties of the lay eucharistic minister with this easy-to-understand manual. This book is "a precious gift to the church … practical wisdom abounds here." -- John Koenig, General Theological Seminary
A Manual for Acolytes
The Duties of the Server at Liturgical Celebrations
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1991
A valuable handbook for the server at all liturgical celebrations. Complete with illustrations, this volume covers in careful detail all the responsibilities and duties of the acolyte.
by Rob Boulter, Kenneth Koehler
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2014
• Much like the Catholic best-seller, but expressly developed for the Episcopal Church
• Incorporates liturgy and music suggestions according to the Book of Common Prayer
and other approved pastoral rites
• A proven, practical tool already used by thousands, with new articles for...
Seeing God in Diversity
Exodus and Acts
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2006
Finding God in the diversity of races, cultures, and creeds that make up our neighborhoods and cities, our country and our world, is one of the most important tasks for people of faith today. Seeing God in Diversity: Exodus and Acts, takes that task seriously. Here readers will find a parish study...
Hospital Handbook
A Practical Guide to Hospital Visitation
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1984
Hospital visitation is a vital part of any church’s ministry. Written for the divinity student, the beginning or experienced pastor, and the lay person, this helpful handbook offers comprehensive guidance on many important aspects of pastoral care of the hospitalized. In The Hospital Handbook, readers...