individuals questionable dysfunctional congregations

books:

Bad Boys of the Bible: Exploring Men of Questionable Virtue
Barbara J. Essex

Pilgrim Press, 2002

Misbehavin' Monarchs: Exploring Biblical Rulers of Questionable Character

2 reviews
Barbara J. Essex

Pilgrim Press, 2006

Questions for study and reflection
Written by ordained United Church of Christ minister Barbara J. Essex, Misbehavin' Monarchs: Exploring Biblical Kings of Questionable Character is bible study guide that especially focuses upon renowned biblical monarchs and lesser known kings - their leadership styles, the women in their lives, the prophets who were active during their reigns, and what the Bible itself says about war. Monarchs ...

Women in the Bible: Bible Studies for Growing Faith (Insights (Cleveland, Ohio).)
Barbara J. Essex

Pilgrim Press, 2001

Bad Boys of the New Testament: Exploring Men of Questionable Virtue

1 review
Barbara J. Essex

Pilgrim Press, 2005

Bad Boys of the Bible (2 books)
The content of these books may be good, but since I have difficulty reading small print, it was unacceptable to me. I am returning these books and ask that you credit my Mastercard. I inadvertantly ordered 2 copies of the Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible workbook, so I am returning 1 of the copies. Again, please credit my Mastercard.

Bread of Life: Lenten Reflections for Individuals and Groups
Barbara J. Essex

United Church Press, 1998

Krazy Kinfolk: Exploring Dysfunctional Families of the Bible
Barbara J. Essex

Pilgrim Press, 2005

Bad Girls of the Bible: Exploring Women of Questionable Virtue

3 reviews
Barbara J. Essex

United Church Press, 1999

Please note two different books...
There is some confusion because there are two books with the same title. Bad Girls of the Bible by Barbara Essex is terrific! She uses sound biblical interpretation to help us uncover the "real" story of infamous biblical women. She goes beneath the surface and uses history, archeology and other tools to get at the heart of the women's stories. She doesn't berate them, but helps us see their more ...

Bible For Vital Congregations (Congregational Vitality) (Congregational Vitality)
Barbara J. Essex

Pilgrim Press, The, 2008

Part of the Congregational vitality series, Bible for Vital Congregations is designed to give an understandable and accessible overview of the bible--both the Hebrew and the Christian Scriptures--and its relevance for the church today. For some, it will be a refresher course; for other, the first step in srious study of the Bible.