Samuel Wells je známy svojím hlbokým skúmaním kresťanskej etiky a teológie. Jeho práca sa zameriava na prepojenie teoretických konceptov s praktickým duchovným životom, často cez prizmu etického konania a teologických perspektív. Wells skúma, ako možno kresťanské princípy aplikovať na zložité otázky súčasného života a ponúka čitateľom spôsoby, ako premieňať životné okolnosti prostredníctvom viery a etiky. Jeho písanie je známe svojou inteligenciou a náboženským vhľadom.
Exploring the crucifixion's profound significance, this Lent book delves into its central role in Christianity. Samuel Wells, drawing from his experience as a theologian and pastor, examines how the cross aligns with God's purposes and facilitates salvation. Through thoughtful reflection, the book invites readers to contemplate the deeper meanings and implications of this pivotal event in Christian faith.
A popular preacher and ethicist offers down-to-earth help on facing and overcoming common fears in the life of faith.
As a collection of 66 books spanning thousands of years, the Bible can be daunting in size and scope. In The Heart of It All, the Canterbury Press Lent book for 2020, Samuel Wells simplifies the Bible's complexity and presents the entire sweep of its narrative in eighteen key themes.
Focusing on racial and climate injustice, the book provides practical insights into addressing these critical issues. It highlights individual stories of injustice while offering actionable strategies to cultivate habits that promote justice. By encouraging readers to engage with these themes, it aims to foster a deeper understanding of justice as a means to challenge wrongdoing and inspire meaningful change in the world.
Samuel Wells shares his vision for the Church as imagined by HeartEdge, the growing network of churches established by St Martin-in-the-Fields, with its fourfold focus for renewing the mission activity of the church: commerce, culture, congregation and compassion.
Designed for those leading intercessions in worship, this guide serves as an inspirational resource for both laypeople and clergy. It focuses on empowering users to deliver heartfelt and informed prayers, ensuring they are thoughtful and suitable for various occasions. The book aims to enhance the quality of public worship by equipping individuals to pray effectively on behalf of the community and the world.
Sam Wells reflects theologically and pastorally on twenty pastoral encounters that were both hugely challenging and hugely instructive for him. The result is a book of profound practical wisdom and understanding that will inform and enrich pastoral ministry for all who read it.
Focusing on the transformation of Christian ethics, Stanley Hauerwas challenges the conventional view that centers on individual crises. He emphasizes the importance of the Church's faithfulness and its collective destiny, positioning his theological insights as crucial to contemporary debates in theological ethics. His distinctive and often controversial approach invites readers to reconsider the role of community in moral decision-making.
A Nazareth Manifesto is an eloquent and impassioned ecumenical proposal for re-envisioning Christianity s approach to social engagement away from working for the people to being with them.
This practical companion to creating pastoral liturgies arises from the vibrant ministry of St Martin-in-the-Fields and is designed to aid local ministry teams in devising forms of worship outside and beyond the scope of authorised church liturgy, yet in sympathy with its purposes and structures.