Ralph Kunz

Pearls of Comfort

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“’What is your only comfort in life and in death? That I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ!’ – what a pearl that has been a source of solace for generations of Christians! But too many only see the shell. To open it, you need theological reflection combined with pastoral passion. Martina Holder embodies both, offering us a string of pearls in her book!”

The Pastor as Friend?

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Following Jesus offers valuable friendship. How does that relate to the pastoral ministry? Dan Holder’s study fills a gap in research. What a fine book! It is inspiring and useful for anyone interested in theology and congregational life.”

Towards a Theology of Relationship

Theology

“Discursive theology needs a philosophy that translates the biblical witness convincingly and boldly. How do we understand God and the world? Twentieth-century systematic theology responds with a relational ontology. From this, Michael Berra goes further and deeper. Drawing on Emil Brunner’s groundbreaking ‘theology of relationship,’ he points to ways of reconstructing our habits of thought. It is worthwhile to follow him there.”