First Order of Business

ebook ∣ 12-Minute Bible Reflections to Open Church Meetings

By Judith Marsh Carlson

cover image of First Order of Business

Sign up to save your library

With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts.

   Not today

Format

ebook

ISBN

9781640651050

Author

Judith Marsh Carlson

Publisher

Church Publishing Incorporated

Release

17 September 2018

Share

Subjects

Religion & Spirituality Nonfiction

Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

Download Libby on the App Store Download Libby on Google Play

Search for a digital library with this title

Title found at these libraries:

Library Name Distance
Loading...
  • Spiritual resource for Bible study and reflection/discussion prior to church meetings
  • Passages deal with common issues of group life (conflict, change, leadership, vision, burnout) After years as a member of parish staffs and as a congregational and diocesan consultant, Judith Carlson became increasingly aware how seldom Bible study or some spiritual component is incorporated into church meetings. Even when they want to, busy lay people worry it will take "too much time" or aren't sure what scripture to use or fear they "don't know enough" about the Bible. Clergy too, despite good intentions, often have trouble finding time to prepare something. This simple model provides a way to add the missing (and needed) spiritual dimension. First Order of Business contains 36 brief sessions, 12 minutes a piece. Each has a scripture passage and three open-ended reflection questions—open-ended to fit a variety of situations (though not automatically suggesting "right answers") and allowing some genuine reflection in a non-threatening way. Carlson's hope is that allowing "space" for the Spirit's presence can transform ordinary "business as usual" into a broader, more spiritual context for a group's work of mission or ministry.

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781640651050

    Author

    Judith Marsh Carlson

    Publisher

    Church Publishing Incorporated

    Release

    17 September 2018

    Share

    Subjects

    Religion & Spirituality Nonfiction
    First Order of Business