Spearhead No 151-175
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Communities for the Kingdom: A Handbook for Small Christian Community LeadersNos. 181-182; By Kieran Flynn This book examines the background of AMECEA’s pastoral policy and its gradual success in the formation of Small Christian Communities in the region. The African Synod provided a major contribution towards the understanding of the model of Church-as-Family in Africa. This particular model of Church has received considerable attention and support from the magisterium, providing the Church in Africa with a strong theological base and an appropriate ecclesial model. It is the light of this model of Church-as-Family, in the service of society, that the book explores the contribution of Small Christian Communities to the future of the Church in Africa. ISBN
9966-838-1;
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Rethinking Mission: Evangelization in Africa in a New EraNos. 179-180; By Laurenti Magesa This book urges a missionary to have a keen mind and spirit to see common points of reference even amid differences of culture, religious and even personal characters of people. In other words, a missionary must have the capacity to be a bridge-builder between peoples and communities. A missionary is further advised to value openness to dialogue, new ideas and new models of ministry in the Church. ISBN
9966-836-5;
pages: 160; |
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The
Life and Times of Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga: 1923-2003
Nos. 176-178; By Millicent Osaso Cardinal Otunga was a tough-minded person characterized by incisive thinking, realistic appraisal and decisive judgement. He encountered the challenges of his time and adopted to challenges of his time and adopted to changes without compromising the guiding principles of his pastoral ministry. Otunga’s prophetic role ranks him among the greatest Church leaders and statesmen of his time. The reader of this book will appreciate Otunga’s life from the historical perspective and from a laity’s point of view. ISBN
9966-836-34-9;pages:
246; |
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TOWARDS A CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY OF AFRICAN RELIGION: ISSUES OF INTERPRETATION AND MISSIONNos. 173-175; By Francis Anekwe Oborji In this book, the author emphasizes the African concept of life as a central theme in both Christianity and the African religion. The Africans' preoccupation with life and its security provides the ingredients for our appreciation of their concepts of the divine beings, in particular of God as the Supreme Being who is the "ultimate reality" that is above all history and that is at the root of the religious formulation of the Africans. The value which the Africans attach to life, its prolongation and security is the basis for understanding their concepts of ultimate reality. ISBN 9966-836-32-2; pages: 216; Price: US$ 6.00 (Kshs. 420.00) |
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GENDER, YOUTH SEXUALITY AND HIV/AIDS: A KENYAN EXPERIENCENos. 170-172; By Eunice Karanja Kamaara This book urges parents, teachers and all adults to guide the youth in their struggles towards cultural, sexual-spiritual and socio-economic maturity. This book is recommended to all institutions of learning. ISBN 9966-836-31-4; pages: 144; Price: US$ 5.70 (Kshs. 400.00) |
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CONSOLIDATING UNITY AND PEACE IN AFRICANos. 164-166; By Constance Bansikiza Unity and peace are precarious values that require a collective responsibility to thrive. This book proposes ways that can foster unity and peace in Africa. It is a timely contribution to all peoples of Africa; a continent ravaged by all sorts of problems that jeopardize unity and peace. ISBN 9966-836-30-6; pages: 206; Price: US$ 5.70 (Kshs. 400.00) |
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INTEGRATED AFRICAN LITURGYNos. 164-166; By John Lukwata Authentic African Christian worship is key to the Church’s evangelizing mission in Africa. This book is a sample methodology for the study of African liturgy. ISBN 9966-836-29-2; pages: 210; Price: US$ 5.70 (Kshs. 400.00) |
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AWAKENING THE LAITY: UGANDAN PASTORAL APPROACH Nos. 161-163; By Joseph Bitole Kato The indispensable role of the laity in the Catholic Church since Vatican II has been appreciated. This book highlights the role and contribution of the laity in the growth of the Church in Uganda. ISBN 9966-836-28-4; pages: 182; Price: US$ 5.20 (Kshs. 370.00) |
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STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY: WOMEN AND EMPOWERMENT IN UGANDA Nos. 158-160; By John Mary Walligo Gender equality is a contentious issue, both in the Church and the secular society in Africa. This book highlights the plight of women under oppressive structures in the context of the Church in Uganda. It challenges women to stand up and claim for their rights without fear. ISBN 9966-836-27-6; pages: 200; Price: US$ 5.20 (Kshs. 370.00) |
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PASTORAL COUNSELLING IN AFRICA: AN INTEGRATED MODEL Nos. 156-157; By Benjamin Kiriswa Africa is ravaged by human suffering as a result of poverty, diseases, wars, refugees, orphans, etc. This book holds great promise for all those interested in helping people cope with the storms of life. No. of pages: 122; Year of Publication: 2002; Price: US$ 5.00 (KShs 375.00) |
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RESTORING MORAL FORMATION IN AFRICA No. 155; By Constance Bansikiza In an effort to restore the good aspects of African traditional moral values No. of pages: 100; Year of Publication: 2001; Price: US$ 4.00 (KShs 300.00) |
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LEADERSHIP Nos. 153-154; By Marie-France Jassy The book points out that leadership in an African context could be understood and appreciated within a given cultural and traditional setting than from the mechanical and imposed foreign method. No. of pages: 152; First Published in 1974, 1st Reprint: 2001; Price: US$ 4.50 (KShs 350.00) |
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CHANGING THE POOR PEOPLE’S VISION OF REALITY: THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE
Nos. 151-152; By Francis Wambua Mulwa
This is the third edition of Participation of the Poor in Rural Transformation. Basing on Kenya, it examines the development strategies which the State and the Church use in alleviating rural poverty.
No. of pages: 118; Year of Publication: 1994;
Price: US$ 4.00 (KShs 300.00) |
