Soul Pearls
Subtitle: Worship Resources for the Black Church
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: November 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780687051571
Subjects: Religion & Beliefs; Religion - Church Music; Christianity - Ritual & Practice; Religion; Worship programs; Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources; Christian Rituals & Practice - General; Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General; Christianity - Pastoral Ministry; African American public worshi; African American public worship
Description: Throughout history, the Black church has consistently been a place that African Americans turn to not only for spiritual growth. Featuring Scripture, quotations from prominent African Americans, reflective commentaries, prayers, litanies, and benedictions, "Soul Pearls is a book of worship resources designed to help pastors and other worship leaders address the ongoing need for emotional support that occurs specifically within African American congregations. Organized around 52 topics of significance to African Americans, such as heritage/culture, family, freedom, self-worth, creativity, struggle, grace, and disappointment, "Soul Pearls encourages reflection and empowerment within the congregational community.