{"product_id":"9781600663055","title":"The Pastor's Handbook NIV: Instructions, Forms and Helps for Conducting the Many Ceremonies a Minister is Called Upon to Direct","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pastor's Handbook (NIV)\u003c\/i\u003e is intended to meet the continuing  need of the Christian minister for guidance and forms as he does the work of the  ministry. It seeks to offer options to suit the tastes of the pastor and congregation  within the parameters of quality, beauty and dignity. To this end, numerous changes,  both large and small, have been made-more selected Scriptures, new alternatives  for special occasions, some significant additions and changes. At the same time,  every effort has been made to keep the book concise and compact to maximize its  usefulness. The formulas should be sufficient for the ordinary needs of the  minister. They may be modified or supplemented by materials from the pastor's private  collection or his own preparation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome who stress liberty in prayer and  preaching dislike set forms, preferring spontaneity and a free style as they worship.  If the spiritual vitality of a church is maintained there need be no fear that these  forms will become lifeless rituals. The use of forms should never become merely  formal. And if the use of forms adds beauty and dignity to the atmosphere of sacredness,  who can object?  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMay the blessing of God attend all who glean from  this manual, enabling it them to know what to say and how to say it. This is made  also for allowing them to know what to do and how to do it especially as the occasion  requires. Gratitude is expressed to many pastors and contributors for this volume.   Includes the: worship service, baptism, communion, funerals, anointing services,  healing services, membership, installation, baby and child dedication, consecration  services, ceremonies for buildings and visitation.","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147481465072,"sku":"9781600663055","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781600663055_p0.jpg?v=1763815146","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781600663055","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}