John Swinton
Biography
John Swinton wrote Dementia, Raging with Compassion, and Finding Jesus in the Storm.
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Christian Living
“Speaking powerfully out of his own experience with his son Rafi who lives with Down Syndrome, Andrew Barron offers deep reflections on the sacredness of human difference and the hospitality of God. Readers won't agree with everything Barron says, but our disagreements are the beginning point for all vital transformative conversations. This book is an important contribution to the theology of disability.”
“In this fascinating and quite unique book, Devan Stahl and some of those who love her offer a deep, rich, and at points quite moving insight into what it means to live into enduring forms of illness. The interdisciplinary approach is powerful in the way that it allows us to see Devan's illness experiences from a variety of perspectives. . . . I commend this book and I pray that it both informs and changes people's views on what it means to live humanly in the company of enduring illness.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“In this deep, thoughtful, and creatively pastoral book, Frits de Lange lays out an ethics and a theology of love focusing on those among us who are frail and elderly. He opens up a powerful space for reflection on what love means and what it should look like, paving the way for modes of care that are both loving and faithful.”
Medical Ethics and the Faith Factor
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“—author of Raging with Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil”
Ministry with Persons with Mental Illness and Their Families, Second Edition
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“A fascinating and insightful book that draws together theology and professional mental health care together in ways that are creative and deeply illuminating. For pastors who need to understand how to deal effectively and compassionately with mental health issues this is an ideal book.”
My Body Is Not a Prayer Request
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Through a series of fascinating, moving, and sometimes disturbing narratives, Kenny takes us into the heart of the experience of disability and the practical and theological challenges that people face on a daily basis. In her experiential narrative theology, she brings to light the inadequacies of certain theological assumptions and at exactly the same time draws attention to the invaluable perspective that theology, thought through in the light of disability, brings to the life of the church and the world. The book opens up fresh perspectives that can help all of us understand disability theologically and appreciate our humanness more fully.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Preaching Disability is a deeply needed and beautifully judged book. Bill Gaventa writes with the wisdom of long experience, the tenderness of a pastor, and the insight of someone who has listened carefully to the lives of disabled people and their families. This is not simply a book about disability; it is a book about the church becoming more truthful, more hospitable, and more fully itself. Pastors, preachers, and congregations will find here a rich and trustworthy guide to language, Scripture, worship, and belonging. A timely and important resource.”
History & Biography
“Rebecca Sue is a profoundly moving tribute to the resilience of family and the beauty of unguarded love. Kathleen Norris takes us into the heart of her sister Rebecca's world with sensitivity, courage, and insight, offering a deeply human story that resonates with both struggle and grace. This book is a remarkable testament to the sacred bonds that sustain us through life's most profound challenges.”
Receiving the Gift of Friendship
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“The ‘blessing of intimacy' is not one that is available to all people, particularly those whom we choose to name ‘profoundly intellectually disabled.' Why would we desire to claim such people as friends? What can they give that we might desire to receive? And yet, at the heart of the gospel is the deep promise that God desires to befriend human beings, not for what they are, for what they have done, or for what they will do, but simply because they are. In this rich and deeply insightful book Hans Reinders opens our eyes and hearts to enable us to see and live this oft-forgotten truth. . . This is a powerful book that will make a difference in people's lives.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Reframing Trauma is a deeply thoughtful and compassionate exploration of how we understand and experience trauma. M. Jan Holton and Jill L. Snodgrass invite us to see suffering through a psychospiritual lens, offering insight and genuine hope for healing and growth. This book speaks to the heart and mind and is a must-read for those seeking to navigate the complexities of human distress with grace and wisdom.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger’s work is a crucial resource for those providing spiritual care in a world deeply marked by trauma. By bridging theology and psychology, it offers a well-rounded and practical guide for ministers, counselors, and caregivers. Her sensitive and insightful approach equips readers to navigate the complexities of trauma with compassion, theological depth, and psychological understanding, fostering healing within communities. This book is a must-read for anyone dedicated to trauma-informed Christian care.”
Sustaining Persons, Grieving Losses
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“In this thoughtful and well-written book, Dianne Crowther shares deep insights that help strip away some of the negativity that surrounds dementia and open up fresh vistas of hope and new possibilities. Her frameworks for care and understanding lead us into modes of compassionate wisdom which allow all of us to move beyond caricatures and stereotypes about dementia towards a deeper understanding of the personhood and humanness of those living with this experience. This is an important book that, I hope, will do important work.”
The Art of Spiritual Midwifery
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Stephen Faller's new book . . . introduces us to the practice of spiritual midwifery in a way that restores it to its proper place, not as an historical spiritual activity that has 'had its day' but as an important and fascinating spiritual practice that has much relevance for how we seek to birth contemporary Christian spirituality. . . . In opening up this fascinating aspect of the care of souls Faller provides deep and captivating insights that have real potential for contemporary pastoral care.”
Theology
“Ruth Dunster is a leading light within the growing area of theology and autism. This book is fascinating, deep, challenging, and revealing. When you put it down, you see both theology and autism in a different light. That is no small gift. This work is an important addition to the field.”
History & Biography
“A courageous and thoughtful examination of the complex legacy of Jean Vanier. The authors grapple honestly with Vanier's profound failings while also seeking to preserve the transformative gifts of L'Arche communities. This book is essential reading for making sense of Vanier's tragic story.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Death is inevitable. But how we die is not so inflexible. In this scholarly yet deeply personal reflection on death and dying, Allen Verhey offers vital insight into how we think about dying and what kind of people we need to be if dying well is to become our new way of living.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
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Walking with Jesus in Strange Places
Theology
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