Overview
Spiritual resource for Bible study and reflection/discussion prior to church meetings.
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 ātoo much timeā or arenāt sure what scripture to use or fear they ādonāt know enoughā 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 questionsāopen-ended to fit a variety of situations (though not automatically suggesting āright answersā) and allowing some genuine reflection in a non-threatening way. Carlsonās hope is that allowing āspaceā for the Spiritās presence can transform ordinary ābusiness as usualā into a broader, more spiritual context for a groupās work of mission or ministry.
This book title, First Order of Business (12-Minute Bible Reflections to Open Church Meetings), ISBN: 9781640651050, by Judith Marsh Carlson, published by Church Publishing Incorporated (September 17, 2018) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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