Anchoring Your Well Being: A Guide for Congregational Leaders

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Summary: A New Age Book with a Christian Twist
Review: By using scriptures from the Bible, it might appear to some that this is good Christian teaching. But all the ideas are simply Eastern Thought attempting to be transfused into the gospel of Jesus Christ. This book is clearly in agreement with new age thought, and is in sharp contrast to what the Bible actually teaches. Salvation is not through our seeking out spiritual renewal through new learnings (page 64), but is only found in Jesus. I would only recommend this book to someone who knows what they believe and would like to see how Unitarian ideas have made their way into our "Christian books".

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Summary: Whole Congregation Guide
Review: This book offers possibilities to revitalize any church because Clinebell writes in large ways about healing. By healing he means forgiveness. THis book accompanies a comprehensive work, but Clinebell offers here a number of tips and guideliness that are unavailable elsewhere. The FAQ section is like attending a seminar. Retreat and study models are also included. This book makes congregational outreach far more real because it is easy to establish a variety of relational groups. And Clinebell is comfortable dealing with the fundamentalists who do not share his vision--he may help these people grow.