Life After
Finding strength and spirit in unexpected change
1st Edition
Published on 30. November 2021
132 pages
978-1-7375604-3-2 (ISBN)
Description
Change is inevitable. Make it transformational.
Life After is a guide for facing life change without fear, embracing changes and transitions, and finding spiritual wisdom in unexpected and even unwelcome change. Life After is perfect for anyone facing change in their lives or faith. Using research from brain science and transformative learning, Life After offers an approach to life change that goes beyond mere persistence and towards true transformation. Life After includes strategies and spiritual practices to help make change a transformational experience. This practical guide is designed for anyone and everyone who wants to learn how to use times of change to grow in spirit and faith.
Praise for Church After: Finding Transformation in Unexpected Change
"A must-read for everyone leading a group through navigating change in ways that lead to meaning-making and transformation." - Rev. Lawrence Tanner Richardson, Pastor, Author, & Leadership Coach
"This is a wonderfully practical and insightful guide that is a necessary addition to the ministry bookshelf." - Asher Syed, Reader's Favorite Book Reviews
"Presents a path forward for church leaders and the faithful alike, with recommendations for guiding and supporting congregations in this new era. " - Self-Publishing Review
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Person
Anna Hall is an ordained Baptist minister who has coordinated programs and conducted research in churches, nonprofits, and universities. In her work as Director of Research and Development for ConvergenceUS.org, she draws on the latest research from across the fields of religious practice, organizational development, and adult learning to inform product development and implementation that supports the needs of pastors and churches. She holds a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University, a Master of Public Administration from Valdosta State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, where her research focused on congregations experiencing a change in pastors.
Content
Preface
The Challenge of Change
The Power of Change
Interlude: Rhythms of Change
Celebration and Ritual
Reflection
Discernment and New Direction
Interlude: Practices
Acceptance
Mindfulness
Sabbath
Interlude: Challenges and Considerations
Grief
Shame
Change and Your Family Life
Community
A Quick-Start Guide to Facing Change
Cultivating Change Readiness
Conclusion
Finding Transformation in Unexpected Change: A 30-Day Journal
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