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Subtitle: the Black church through a psychological and biblical lens
By: Lee N. June.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9780802480927
Subjects: African Americans -- Religion
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Part I: History; title: Reflections on the history of the church with an emphasis on the "Black church"; title: A review of psychology and religion; title: western and African styles; title: Part II: Typologies, models, and names; title: Types and models of churches; title: Types of members; title: Part III: Church settings; title: The historical and contemporary roles of the pastor and church setting in meeting the psychological needs of individuals; title: Rituals, offerings, songs, and prayers; title: Innocent but potentially detrimental statements, concepts, and beliefs; title: Part IV: Counseling and psychological service delivery; title: Psychotherapy (mental health counseling) and the church; title: Counseling in the religious arena, the potentials and challenges; title: Part V: The church-living up to its full potential; title: Maximizing the church's full potential; title: From beautiful buildings to a beautiful church; title: Resources for maximizing the church's full potential.