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Ordering Ascension Press Books and CD's In Quantity -- If you are ordering more than ten (10) copies of a title you may contact Ascension Press or call 479-442-7373 ext 10, and receive a discount on the purchase. Send an e-mail message to Ascension Press that includes the titles, quantity desired, your name and mailing address. Bookstores -- Will receive the standard bookstore discount. Contact us. Smaller Orders -- You may place smaller orders (no discount) by mailing a list of books needed with your check. See below.
Placing an order with AP
-- Send a check made out to "St. Paul's Episcopal Church", memo for "Ascension Press"
books. Checks should be made out for the full amount of the purchase plus 10%
for shipping and handling. Send to St. Paul's Church,
224 N. East ; Fayetteville, AR
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Current Titles
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Click on the title for a brief section of
each book or CD A book on four
models exploring the spiritual dynamics of parish churches. COST: $30.00
Real-life, practical models that give depth and vision to the day-to-day
work of leading healthy congregations. Spiritually grounded, yet
pragmatic. May be the most helpful resource I've encountered for building a
vital church.
-Lowell Grisham, Rector, St. Paul's Church, Fayetteville, AR Defines parish development in terms of life in Christ, and the nature and mission of the Church. Provides a broad pattern for parish life, with many practical suggestions. 89 pp. paperback. COST: $8.00
A collection of exercises to help small groups relate the story of the People of God with our own story. Helpful for community building among vestries or other organizations. 32 pp. booklet. COST: $5.00
This is now a CD (the book is no longer
available)
-This CD provides an introduction to the ways
in which establishing standards and developing organizational structure
contribute to parish formation and life in the Body of Christ. The sections
describing the roles that standards and structures play in the creation of
healthy parishes are followed by sample standards, job descriptions, and
documents to serve as a guide for Clergy or lay leaders seeking to
strengthen the life of their congregations.
COST: $19.00 - Order directly from
Ascension Press
Lectures delivered at Yale University by one of the most respected Anglican authors on Christian spirituality, and a man profoundly involved with issues of racial and economic justice. This critique of urban ministry in Britain will stimulate the thought and prayer of Americans concerned about the Church's involvement in urban life and ministry. 28 pp. booklet. COST: $3.50
Prices subject to change without notice
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Two books, one for individual members the other for parish leaders. Provides a map of the core spiritual practices in the Episcopal Church. Looks at how experiment to ground practices in ancient tradition.
A book by the rectors of large parishes in Austin, Texas, Fayetteville, AR; and Durham, NC that explores congregational development issues and dynamics such parishes.
A CD with inserts for the Sunday bulletin on various aspects of Eucharistic spirituality. An introduction with suggestions about the relationship between Eucharistic spirituality and congregational development.
Booklets that can be used in the parish for classes on prayer. Looks at the relationship between nurturing the prayer life of people and congregational development.
By Robert Gallagher An exploration of the options available to a parish when things are out of alignment - merge, close, live fully in anew way, membership growth, increase financial health.
A series of reflections on jazz and spirituality rooted in the ministry of the Community of Julian of Norwich in Trenton, N.J. from 1992 - 1996. Includes a brief section on the process of parish self-definition.
A resource for parish reflection on its life and ministry. Workbook provides an orderly way to collect and present information.
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