The Keith Drury Collection (7 vols.)

by Keith Drury

Publisher:

WPH

, 2003–2009

Overview

The Keith Drury Collection addresses pastoral calling, communal spirituality, spiritual disciplines, worship, and other relevant church leadership topics from a Wesleyan perspective. Drawing from his experience as a pastor and his position as a professor of practical ministry, Keith Drury offers sounds advice and wisdom for pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders. You’ll get a broad overview of ministry topics related to the pastoral oversight of your congregation and the shepherding of souls in God’s kingdom—while learning to better see the work that God himself does in the midst of your community.

Key Features

• Books on communal spirituality, pastoral calling, spiritual disciplines, and more
• Scripture references linked to the Bibles in your digital library
• Sound advice on addressing and resolving worship wars in your congregation

Product Details

• Title: The Keith Drury Collection
• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Volumes: 7
• Pages: 1,234
• Christian Group: Methodist/Wesleyan
• Topic: Ministry Resources

There Is No I in Church: Moving Beyond Individual Spirituality to Experience God's Power in the Church

• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2006
• Pages: 160

Into a culture that prizes individualism above all things, Keith Drury issues a call for believers to return to their roots—the church. This hard-hitting book challenges American Christianity's preoccupation with personal religion and boldly asserts that we become holy only together—as the Bride of Christ. In the author's words, "We have plenty of spiritual fingers and spiritual ears and eyes, but God longs for a whole church—a body—that is spiritually mature."

This book is not to be read alone! It is for the church, and it is best read with a group. There are scores of books on personal spiritual disciplines but few on corporate spiritual disciplines: the spiritual disciplines of the church. From public prayer, to preaching, fellowship, and the Lord's Supper, Drury convincingly shows the value of corporate spiritual practices and offers practical tips for transforming the spiritual dynamic of a local church or small group.

Take the no-nonsense call to corporate spiritually with There Is No I in Church and transform your congregation—and your life. All Scripture passages are linked to your favorite Bible translation in your library. With the advanced search features of Logos Bible Software, you can perform powerful searches by topic or Scripture reference.

With Unveiled Faces

• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2005
• Pages: 191

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Spiritual disciplines are those things we do—or don't do—that bring us closer to God. They are habitual actions and responses that form us spiritually.

Master teacher Keith Drury leads the way to a vibrant relationship with God through classic spiritual disciplines. Augmenting long-established Christian practices with modern research, Drury offers a smorgasbord of approaches for developing intimacy with God.

Experience new ways of relating to God and find the means best suited to your spiritual formation:

• Fasting
• Silence
• Solitude
• Simplicity
• Rest
• Secrecy
• Journaling
• Hospitality
• Confession
• Prayer
• Scripture
• Penance

This helpful book includes practical suggestions for getting started with each discipline and a study guide for leading you small group in developing greater intimacy with God.

Common Ground

• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2008
• Pages: 187

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

What do Christians believe? For centuries, the answer to that question has been found in the creeds—those carefully crafted, sparingly articulate statements that form the minimum definition of the Christian faith.

In a day when the church faces the rising tide of world religions and questions of relevance and ultimate meaning, many Christ followers have retreated into personal spirituality, unsure of what Christians believe or why.

In this elegantly simple book, Drury draws us back to the ancient statement that has been the bedrock of Christian identity for nearly 2,000 years—the Apostles' Creed.

Each chapter explores the meaning behind a creedal statement, showing its biblical foundations, historical framework, and relevance for life in postmodern times.

This concise work will leave you more certain of the essential truths of the Christian faith—and more in love with the awesome God who stands behind it.

Holiness for Ordinary People

• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 176

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Can ordinary people be holy? The New Testament calls every Christian to live a life of holiness. But how is that possible? With the pressure of deadlines, appointments, and obligations, how do we develop the character and motives of Christ in our own lives?

In simple, practical terms, master teacher Keith Drury explains how every Christian can live in a Christ-like life. He presents clear biblical insight on the subject of holiness and deals candidly with the obstacles that confront Christians in their quest for spiritual growth.

Holiness for Ordinary People is a message of hope, encouragement, and possibility. It will inspire you to become the person God intends you to be.

This book will help you:

• Discover the life change that holiness brings
• Find the power to rise above constant failure in your walk with the Lord
• Learn how you can have an authentic spiritual life

Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People

• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 192

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Find new solutions to old problems, and master the basics of the Christian life! In Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People master teacher Keith Drury offers practical help for handling the basics of everyday Christianity. Each down-to-earth chapter tackles a real-life issue that Christians face, such as:

• Making things right with others
• Forgiving those who have hurt you
• Conquering impure thoughts
• Winning the battle against pride
• Learning to be totally honest and transparent
• Living as a peacemaker in a broken world

Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People will enable you to tackle the fundamental issues that add up to real life change. You'll be able to take on the tough issues in your spiritual life, making lasting changes in your lifestyle, and find new solutions to old problems.

The Wonder of Worship

• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 312

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

This easy reader of church history traces the development of prayer, music, preaching, sacraments, and other rituals. It offers clear insight on the reasons behind current worship practices. A helpful book for pastors, worship leaders, or anyone who wonders, "Why do we do that in church?"

Keith Drury has provided a guide to the basics of Christian worship with careful attention to both the historical developments and contemporary movements. Written with focus on evangelical sensibilities, it admirably fills a need in that rapidly growing element of American Christianity.

—James F. White, Bard Thompson Professor of Liturgical Studies, Drew University

What a wonderful treasure of past insights for present worship! Here, in an easy and useable form, Keith Drury connects the path of the past with the future. This book will help all of us who want to bring more depth and substance to our worship.

—Robert Webber, editor of The Complete Library of Christian Worship (8 vols.)

The Call of a Lifetime

• Author: Keith Drury
• Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2003
• Pages: 176

Sample Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Learn what it means to be called! Do you know someone who wonders if they are being called into ministry? Help to identify God's calling in others, and provide guidance to the next generation of leaders. This practical book will help anyone to understand ordained ministry, how it will impact their personal and family lives, and to decide if God is calling them into his service.

About Keith Drury

Keith Drury teaches practical ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, and writes extensively on Christian spirituality.