MARC Record from Library of Congress

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001 2007041027
003 DLC
005 20080408112428.0
008 071002s2008 ilu b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2007041027
020 $a9780802480927 (pbk.)
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050 00 $aBR563.N4$bJ86 2008
082 00 $a277.3/0808996073$222
100 1 $aJune, Lee N.
245 10 $aYet with a steady beat :$bthe Black church through a psychological and biblical lens /$cLee N. June.
260 $aChicago :$bMoody Publishers,$cc2008.
300 $a234 p. ;$c23 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aPart I: History -- Reflections on the history of the church with an emphasis on the "Black church" -- A review of psychology and religion--western and African styles -- Part II: Typologies, models, and names -- Types and models of churches -- Types of members -- Part III: Church settings -- The historical and contemporary roles of the pastor and church setting in meeting the psychological needs of individuals -- Rituals, offerings, songs, and prayers -- Innocent but potentially detrimental statements, concepts, and beliefs -- Part IV: Counseling and psychological service delivery -- Psychotherapy (mental health counseling) and the church -- Counseling in the religious arena, the potentials and challenges -- Part V: The church-living up to its full potential -- Maximizing the church's full potential -- From beautiful buildings to a beautiful church -- Resources for maximizing the church's full potential.
650 0 $aAfrican Americans$xReligion.