Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook
Anglican Slavery in New Jersey
History & Biography
“This meticulously researched and highly accessible study is a must-read for scholars and a general church readership alike. Pruszinski’s expert and innovative account not only fills a gap in the historiography but also traces the implications of enslavement in the contemporary Episcopal Church. The author’s interpretation of Anglican slavery in New Jersey is nuanced and challenging; the scholarship is expert and evocative. This book is a model for other Anglicans exploring institutional complicity with slavery.”
“This bespeaks the reality that for Christians, death never has the last word. The spiritual narratives that shape this book witness to the power of lives given over to love and justice. I recommend it for anyone whose life has been touched by loss and grief, and who wants to learn and be changed by them. Clergy, spiritual directors, and activists will also benefit from these luminous narratives.”
Theology
“This powerful and evocative decolonial memoir reveals in personal terms the cost of injustice for the Palestinian people and the challenging conditions that inhibit possibilities for finding lasting peace. This book is a must-read for those interested in the contexts and conditions that gave birth to Palestinian liberation theology and the birth of an international movement resisting the occupation.”
Discipleship & Christian Education
“This poignant book bespeaks both the fears and trauma experienced by those immersed in theological education today, as well as the courage and conviction needed to face the task of re-formation . . . What is often missing from these discussions is a recognition of the human and spiritual cost of these organizational changes, and what this means for religious leadership in the years to come . . . Ultimately, this book testifies to the power of forgiveness and the reality of resurrection; the voices in these narratives continue on as teachers and have much to offer the church as we live in hope with an unknown future. Though many seminaries and theological schools remain fragile in terms of material resources, the resources of our faith exist in abundance there.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“In this intimate and evocative memoir, Sabrina Müller explores through the lens of faith and community the impact of her closest friend’s suicide on those she left behind. Deadly Real is a revealing, authentic, moving personal memoir of faith and love amidst loss and grief. Throughout this book, Müller expertly balances academic and theoretical literature on suicide with critical reflection and lived experience to produce the kind of practical theological narrative that responds to both caregivers as well as the friends and relatives of those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Tender and inspiring, this book is a gift for all those concerned about the realities of suicide.”
Theology
“This evocative book addresses both the crises of resources and meaning accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A welcome addition to the growing scholarly work related to the pandemic, this book theologically negotiates intersectional social identities in the midst of the complex pain and trauma of our age. Recommended to all interested in theology, care, and spiritual leadership now, and hopefully for a more just future.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“Written with practical theological insights and a deep knowledge of congregational leadership, Doing Well by Doing Good demonstrates how church-based economic ministries can revitalize local communities and lead practitioners into a deeper understanding of mission for the twenty-first century. Barnicle's study furthers the conversation regarding the need to empower the vocations of all, both inside congregations and in our wider communities, to offer the gifts and resources of the church for the common good. Rather than rehashing traditional models of church growth, this book introduces imaginative and transformational examples of active participation in God's mission through social justice and economic sustainability, which also increases local agency and membership.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“What do forgiveness and reconciliation actually look like when they are enacted in human relationships and communities? Leanna K. Fuller’s nuanced book Embodied Reconciliation offers wisdom and practical advice for communities seeking healing across multiple levels, from interpersonal disagreements to complex divisions and polarizations. Focused on embodying process rather than fixed outcomes, attentive to suffering and oppression, and grounded in divine agency, Fuller transforms traditional approaches to reconciling congregations and the wider world through a web of pastoral care supporting the whole people of God. This book is a valuable resource for pastoral caregivers, clergy, activists, religious leaders, and all who seek corporate healing and reconciliation.”
World Religions
“Interfaith Grit is one of my new ‘go to’ texts to recommend to colleagues and students engaged in interfaith education. Not only does Stephanie Varnon-Hughes have impressive skills as an educator and as a scholar, but she brings a deep passion to the task of building mutually enriching relationships across religious differences. At its best, this book will evoke the stories and reflect the practice needed to create transformative interfaith engagement. This book is an invaluable resource for students, faculty, interfaith activists, and theological educators everywhere.”
Children & Youth
“This insightful book is the result of many years of ministry with young people. John Edward Rawlinson makes a compassionate and compelling case for creating conditions whereby young people can thrive within congregations and beyond. The book is filled with practical advice and theological reflection.”
Journals of Brother Roger of Taizé, Volume 3
History & Biography
“This evocative journal reveals the spiritual heart of Brother Roger and the community he founded and is an opportunity for the reader to experience the Taize community intimately. Whether you have had the opportunity to experience Taize personally or have participated in the movement’s legacies across the world, this third volume of the series offers further insights. An ongoing spiritual autobiography, Brother Roger’s journals elucidate the complexities of the life of one of the most important spiritual figures of the twentieth century.”
Children & Youth
“In this insightful book, Katherine Turpin and Anne Carter Walker focus on some of the most critical topics for those interested in youth today. The impact of social location, power, and privilege on the development of youth agency--the capacity to dream--is integral to a critical understanding of what is needed to mentor young people today. I would recommend this book for use in both religious and community contexts. It is also an outstanding resource for schools, churches, and organizations interested in planning intensive programs.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“This evocative and gracious book expands conversations on spiritual formation beyond the parameters of Western, white experience. As a scholar and practitioner, Cindy S. Lee interrogates the field with courage and insight. She offers the reader ways to break through colonized spaces, and she offers the field of spiritual formation subversive and creative ways to push beyond limited contextualization to a more expansive transformative vision. As a scholar of European descent, I found Lee’s questions as integral to my own way of being in the world, and this work will undoubtedly enrich my own spiritual identity and practice. This welcoming book will help more people experience the transformative path of the sacred.”
Women
“Readers interested in the current and historic dialogue concerning the role of women in church and society will appreciate this sharply observed and deftly argued treatise by nineteenth-century Norwegian Lutheran artist Kitty L. Kielland (b. 1843). Kielland’s scathing humor, direct intelligence, and inspiring confidence come to life through Chris Fauske’s translation. As a woman of faith, deeply connected to her church and community, Kielland’s strong voice for equality and freedom is both firmly grounded in the life and ministry of Jesus, and at the same time challenging to institutions that forsake his message by clinging to outdated notions reading gender roles. Even readers with little interest or background in the historic arguments regarding women’s role in the church will appreciate the honesty and passion of the author’s arguments.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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