Pastoral
Care from the Pulpit by J. LeBron McBride, PhD
McBride is pastor of First Christian Church in Rome, Georgia and
Director of Behavioral Medicine, Floyd Family Practice Residency
Program, Rome, Georgia. Meditations of Hope and Encouragement
Pastoral Care from the Pulpit connects the head, heart, and soul issues
of everyday life, presenting a pastoral care approach to preaching and
teaching practical Christianity. This powerful, progressive book gives
hope to anyone struggling to survive and thrive as a spiritual person in
difficult times. Read Reviews of this book by Rev. Ray Miles and
Rev. Dr. George Wascovich, Retired Former Senior Minister of First
Christian Church of Atlanta
HERE.
Family
Behavioral Issues in Health and Illness by J. LeBron McBride, PhD
McBride is pastor of First Christian Church in Rome, Georgia and
Director of Behavioral Medicine, Floyd Family Practice Residency
Program, Rome, Georgia.
Family Behavioral Issues in Health and Illness is a basic but thorough
introduction to the impact family dynamics can have on a person’s
health.
A
Pioneer Church in the Oconee Territory: A Historical Synopsis of Antioch
Christian Church by Billy
Boyd Lavendar.
This book is a chronological record of the Antioch Christian Church of
Watkinsville Georgia. The Disciples of Christ is truly an American
born denomination. Visit the mother church having the distinction of
being the oldest in the state of Georgia at
www.antiochchristianchurch.net. This book chronicles the history of
our denomination from the time the western boundary of the United States
was a muddy little river called the Oconee. Learn how land was acquired
from the native Americans. The first edifice of log was built on a ridge
just west of the Oconee River almost 200 years ago. Read of the American
Restoration Movement led by James Okelly after the split from the
Methodist Conference in 1793.
This book is not sold by Amazon so no proceeds go to Camp Christian,
however proceeds from the book do go to Antioch Christian Church Inc.
Though the book is available on the world wide web by clicking the link
above, however those interested are encouraged to contact the author at
706 769 7848 as the Church gets more money from the sale this way.
Allow ten days for delivery.
Living
Faithfully with Disappointment
in the Church
by J. Lebron McBride
“Why should we even bother with the
church?It causes so much
heartache and has so many problems.” As a minister and as a counselor
I have heard numerous stories of disappointment with the church. In
addition, I have had my own periods of disappointment, but in the final
analysis I have remained active and loyal to the church. This book is
honest and open and would be excellent for a small study group. I have
included study questions at the end of each chapter. This work is also
a lay version of some of the chapters in my first book with some new
material added.
The
People's New Testament Commentary by M. Eugene Boring
and Fred B. Craddock
At Dr. Craddock's fall preaching workshop, he announced
that he and Dr. Boring had teamed up to offer a fresh
one-volume commentary on the New Testament appropriate
for both lay and clergy alike. The reviews so far have
been stunning, as one might expect. It's over 800 pages
long, so we know it's comprehensive. It's written by Dr.
Craddock, so we know it's readable, useable, and filled
with insight.
Reviewed by Landa Harris Simmons
Craddock Stories
by Fred B Craddock
Georgia and Cherry Log Christian Church's own Fred Craddock spins his
stories that are sure to inspire as well as entertain. If you've
had the privilege to hear him preach, then you may have heard one or two
of these, and you will love hearing them again. If not, then this
is a great introduction to one of America's finest preachers and
storytellers. Other Great Fred Craddock Books:
Between
Gloom and Glory : First Lesson Sermons for Advent / Christmas /
Epiphany, Cycle ABetween
Gloom and Glory : First Lesson Sermons for Advent / Christmas /
Epiphany, Cycle A by R. Glen Miles, Sandy Springs Christian Church
It is always gratifying to come across a book by an
Emmanuel graduate. This one Glen sent me to write some remarks for
the cover, and I read it with pleasure and satisfaction. It is a book of
sermons on the Old Testament texts chosen as lectionary readings for
Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, Cycle A.
These sermons connect at the two vital connecting points for sermons:
the hearers and the scripture texts. One cannot read them as abstract
essays. They are obviously prepared, as is all good preaching,
with a specific congregation in mind. The deep pastoral concern of the
preacher comes through clearly, as does the easy and often humorous
rapport between preacher and congregation.
With reference to the text, Glen refuses to take the easy ways, which
too many preachers follow-the ways of moralizing or using Old Testament
personalities as examples for today's believer. Those homiletical moves
are too superficial. These sermons, however, invite the hearer to
grapple with real difficulties in the texts, and by doing so they
present the God who is the primary mover in every text. In addition, the
New Testament texts, which are brought into the discussion, seem to be
natural moves from the deep understanding of the more ancient passages.
In short, these sermons make easy reading, but offer no simple
solutions. They bring us (reader as well as hearer) up against texts
that lead us to an encounter with God and a commission to life. I highly
recommend them as models of excellent Christian preaching from Old
Testament texts. Reviewed by Dr. Bruce E. Shields, DMin Director, Professor of
Biblical Hermeneutics and Preaching,
Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, Tennessee
Spiritual
Crisis : Surviving Trauma to the Soul
by J. Lebron McBride
J. LeBron McBride, PhD, MPH is
Senior Minister at First Christian Church of Rome, Ga. and also the
Director of Behavioral Medicine
Family Practice Residency Program of Floyd Medical Center.
Often in crisis counseling we deal with the emotional and psychological,
but ignore the spiritual. The book is primarily for clergy persons and
counselors. However, thoughtful and reflective lay persons may find it
stimulating as well. It is well referenced and has several diagrams to
illustrate concepts.
Books
by Disciples Worldwide Many of these authors have
written more than just the books listed here. Follow the links
below, then look for more books by these authors.
Myspace
to Sacred Space: God for a New Generation by Christian & Amy Piatt
My wife and I have just
finished reading Christian and Amy Piatt's book MySpace
to Sacred Space. While both of us have read more books
on church growth than we can remember (my wife is a
pastor), we have rarely come away from any of them as
charged and excited about the possibilities for church
in the 21st century as we did with this one. Far from
being yet another program for growth, MySpace to Sacred
Space focuses on the much more ancient and important
task of building community. Christian and Amy weave
personal stories, experiences, and insights together to
illustrate the power of story and community in the life
of the church. Whether my wife and I find ourselves
planting new churches or helping older congregations
revitalize, I am confident that the ideas of MySpace to
Sacred Space will be with us for a long time. [Ed.
Note - Christian and Amy are Disciples of Christ Pastors] Reviewed by: Will Boyd, FCC Macon
The
Wisdom of the Five People You Meet In Heaven
by Rev.
Brandon Gilvey and Rev. Heather Godsey
Two young Disciple pastors have teamed up to align
scripture and the secular. Gilvey (author of Solving the
DaVinci Code Mystery) and Godsey have examined Mitch
Albom's runaway best seller, the Five People You Meet In
Heaven alongside the Wisdom literature from the
scriptures. If you're looking for something different to
study this winter, this might be just the thing for your
adult Sunday School class. Reviewed by Landa Harris Simmons
Solving the DaVinci Code by Brandon Gilvin
Written by recent Vanderbilt Divinity School Graduate
and ordained Disciple pastor, Brandon Gilvin, this book
discusses the assertions made in Dan Brown's The DaVinci
Code by providing historical references, scripture
references and background information not found in other
books which only seek to "correct" or argue against
Brown's book.
2020 Vision for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) by Richard Hamm, General Minister and President of the Christian
Church. I urge you to get a copy and keep it with you as you pray and
study about the need and the direction God is calling the church to
faithfulness regarding new leadership development. Mike Naylor, Disciples Office of Research
Pastoral
Care from the Pulpit
A
Pioneer Church in the Oconee Territory: A Historical Synopsis of Antioch
Christian Church
Living
Faithfully with Disappointment
in the Church
The
People's New Testament Commentary
Between
Gloom and Glory : First Lesson Sermons for Advent / Christmas /
Epiphany, Cycle A 
A
Theologian's Journey from Seventh-day Adventism to Mainstream
Christianity
Spiritual
Crisis : Surviving Trauma to the Soul
Solving the DaVinci Code
2020 Vision for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)