Celebrating the Rites of Initiation concise language and illustrated by

concise language and illustrated by real-life stories of good and bad programs

The outstanding contributors are a mix of academics

the author encourages leadership to reconcile having ultimate faith in God with taking reasonable means to protect ourselves and those in our care

An excellent textbook for those who feel called to the role of supervisor

and practical issues for mission partnerships

Celebrating the Rites of Initiation concise language and illustrated byThe definitive guide to the practice of rites of initiation in the church, revised and updated to reflect the changes of the 2022 Book of Occasional Services. In a new and updated edition, James Turrell offers a guide to the celebration of the rites of baptism, confirmation, and communion. He provides readers with notes and background thinking on planning the ideal time to undergo these important rituals. Through careful guidance, Turrell leads clergy