Joy Together
Spiritual Practices for Your Congregation
by Lynne M. Baab
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Pub Date Sep 13 2012 | Archive Date Jan 14 2013
Description
Although interest in spiritual practices has grown in recent years, most of the books available address individuals who wish to try Christian disciplines such as fasting or fixed-hour prayer. This book, by contrast, offers guidance and examples to Christian leaders as they seek ways to involve their congregations or small groups in spiritual practices.
In Joy Together, Lynne M. Baab describes six spiritual practices that congregations can attempt together: thankfulness, fasting, contemplative prayer, lectio divina, hospitality, and Sabbath keeping. She goes on to explore how these practices can help with congregational life and discernment and provides practical instructions for communicating with group members. Discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter so groups can delve into the topics more fully.
Advance Praise
"In Joy Together Lynne Baab exuberantly—and realistically—displays the way spiritual practices can strengthen groups or whole congregations of Christians. Her illustrations are convincing; her experiences, vast and confirming; her explanations, constructive."
—Marva Dawn, author of Keeping the Sabbath Wholly, Unfettered Hope, and Being Well When We're Ill
"The spiritual journey is not about hiking solo. It is a pilgrimage with others into prayer, hospitality, gratitude, Sabbath, etc. Those looking for ways to grow together with God will enjoy the personal and practical tack of Joy Together."
—Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, Copastor, Redeemer Community Church, and author of The Spiritual Disciplines Handbook and Invitations From God
"Lynne is a wise and gentle guide to a deeper and more peaceful life. You will be blessed if you don’t just read the book but do it, slowly."
—John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and author of Who Is This Man? and The Me I Want to Be
"Baab introduces six essential spiritual practices that can help congregations to spend time with Jesus. Her insightful book provides practical and promising ways for groups to enter God's presence and be transformed."
—Henry G. Brinton, Pastor, Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Virginia, and author of The Welcoming Congregation
"Baab shows how congregations and small groups can build community and help each other by engaging in practices together."
—Jan Johnson, author of Spiritual Disciplines Companion and Invitation to the Jesus Life
"Baab offers a distinctive approach to cultivating deeper spiritual lives in congregations by engaging ancient faith practices in fresh and timely ways. Her writing shimmers on every page."
—Allan Hugh Cole Jr., Academic Dean, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and editor of A Spiritual Life
"This is a great book with practical suggestions on how to enrich congregational life with spiritual practices that can be performed together. I love it."
—Christine Sine, Executive Director, Mustard Seed Associates, and author of GodSpace
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780664237097 |
| PRICE | $22.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
