by Jim Royston | Aug 18, 2004 | Opinion
The latest edition of Ministerial Ethics is a welcome revision and expansion of the original 1993 edition. The insertion of a new Chapter 7 on clergy sexual abuse is very timely in light of the Catholic Church sexual-abuse crisis revealed in 2002. Authors Joe E. Trull...
by Jim Royston | Jan 13, 2004 | Opinion
The hectic pace of life in the 21st century creates a fertile garden for this empowering book. Pastor and professor Kirk Byron Jones confronts his audience with the cultural expectation for speed and hurry in our lifestyles. The first half of the book explores various...
by Jim Royston | May 23, 2003 | Opinion
Getting Honest with God is a brief 168-page insight into prayer and communication between honest intimate friends. Mark Littleton is an author and speaker from Kansas City. Littleton establishes prayer as a vital part of a deep and intimate relationship with God. He...
by Jim Royston | Nov 4, 2002 | Opinion
This is a book about church health, pastoral leadership and the value of intentional interims. If a congregation is about to experience a pastoral transition, this book should be a must-read for the parish leadership. The author, William O. Avery, is an experienced...
by Jim Royston | May 29, 2002 | Opinion
Inside the Small Church is an exciting and readable survey of the diverse world of small churches. North America is dotted with small churches; in fact, most major denominations are populated in large part by small congregations. This collection of essays reveals a...