The ideal orientation resource for those new to the African American Baptist church. McKinney provides basic information pertaining to distinctly Baptist beliefs, expressions of faith, and worship traditions in the African American context. Great for individual use or new member classes. Includes descriptions of the major black denominations and recommended resources.

Total Praise!: An Orientation to Black Baptist Belief and Worship

Politics & Social Sciences

McKinney, Lora-Ellen

Social Sciences

Judson Press

Lora-Ellen McKinney provides a comprehensive resource that brings an African American perspective to Christian education. Providing both a theological and a practical guide, the author's inclusive approach offers recommendations, tips, guide questions, and references for educators working with a wide range of learners, including those with special needs. The result is an accessible book that offers educators a framework for teaching truth, faith, discipleship, training, and all of the Christian principles necessary to help Christians of African origin lead Christ-like lives in and outside of their communities. The in-depth sections include The Importance of Christian Education, Basic Teaching Skills and Learning Strategies, Succeeding with a Variety of Christian Education Venues and Formats, and Building a Successful Christian Education Program. An extensive appendix provides tools that churches can use in their educational programs, including information on Africans in the Bible, prayers, and Christian education conferences.

Christian Education in the African American Church: A Guide for Teaching Truth

History

World

Judson Pr

Based upon thorough research and interviews, this is an invaluable resource for all pastors and laypersons that shows them how to listen to and hear from those who sit in the pews.

View from the Pew: What Preachers Can Learn from Church Members

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

This important resource provides a set of practical tools--based on Christian principles, psychological theory, and research on African-American religious culture--that will help churches move beyond disputes and disagreements to harmony and heartfelt amens.

Getting to Amen: 8 Strategies for Managing Conflict in the African American Church

All About Grief

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Beaming Books

Book by Villarreal, Sylvia Fernandez, McKinney, Lora-Ellen, Quackenbush, Marcia

Handle With Care: Helping Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs and Alcohol

Quackenbush, Marcia

Villarreal, Sylvia Fernandez

Etr Assoc

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