Jesus Was An Episcopalian
(and you can be one too!)
by The Rev. Christopher Yaw
This light-hearted, interesting and thoroughly engaging book invites newcomers and those looking for a refresher course to take a new look at the Episcopal Church.
"It's an amazing time to be an Episcopalian. Our church has a renewed sense of vision and leadership that's all about feeding the hungry and clothing the naked. We're all about standing up for equal rights and the environment. We're all about welcoming everybody to the table, preaching repentance and accepting forgiveness. We hold together modern thought and an ancient faith firmly rooted in Jesus Christ. We offer vital communities that help families, singles - countless people make sense of their lives and their places in the world. Jesus Was an Episcopalian (And You Can Be One Too!) is all about letting the world know who we are and who the Lord is calling us to be. Let's face it, few people today know what an Episcopalian is (be honest - how many people have asked you how to spell it?), yet many of us who have found Christ through this wonderful tradition believe we have an incredible gift to share. That's what this book is about. It's an uplifting, breezy, down-to-earth apologia for a new generation. It's for the church. It's for the world. It's one way for the church to love the world." (Chris Yaw)
Reviews for Jesus Was An Episcopalian
"Yes, the Lord has a sense of humor, that is why God created Anglicans! Thank you my friend for this light-hearted and generous invitation to inquirers."
Desmond M Tutu Archbishop Emeritus
Open this book and your mind at the same time. Learn more about who the Episcopal Church really is, and what we stand for, like caring for the poor (and the earth), and changing the world. A motivating introduction for inquirers and anyone who wants a refresher."
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
"Some introductions to the mission and witness of the Episcopal Church are informative. Chris Yaw's, 'Jesus Was an Episcopalian' is informative, interesting, and thoroughly engaging. It is about the present and future of the Episcopal Church. It is about the heart of the Church's worship and service in the world. It is exciting!"
Bishop Frederick Borsch, Chair of Anglican Studies, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
"Some books are provocative because they have shock value. Jesus Was an Episcopalian is provocative because it gently provokes thought and conversation -- not just about what the Episcopal Church is but what it can be. A great book for a thinking Christian -- or someone thinking about becoming a Christian."
The Rev. Mike Kinman, Executive Director, Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation
"A fresh and exciting look at the emerging Episcopal Church...Bravo!"
Peter Kobs, A.B., M.S.J., Parishioner, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Battle Creek, MI
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DISCUSSION GUIDE
Jesus Was an Episcopalian (and you can be one too!) DISCUSSION GUIDE was written anticipating the limited amount of time during Christian Education on Sundays to do a book study along with the swings in readership and participation that can occur.
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Book Details
Paperback: 168 pages
Publisher: LeaderResources (July 28, 2008)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
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This guide was written anticipating the limited amount of time during Christian Education on Sundays to do a book study along with the swings in readership and participation that can occur. The guide includes 15 sessions corresponding to each of the 15 chapters in Chris Yaw's book Jesus Was an Episcopalian (and you can be one too!).
Visio Divina: A reader in Faith and Visual Arts edited by Mel Ahlborn and Ken Arnold. In Visio Divina, a theology of the visual begins to emerge from the experience of practicing artists. Its articles preserve discussions among participants from an online course on faith and visual art at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific’s Center for Anglican Learning & Leadership.
The Journey to Adulthood (J2A) is a complete youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th - 12th grades. It uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries and both serious and playful activities to underscore its core principles:
A two-year confirmation program that provides combines classroom teaching with opportunities to discover ad encounter Christ in their lives and the lives of others. It includes weekend retreats, community service, mentoring, a pilgrimage experience and lay ministry "internships." 
For youth and adults preparing for confiration or reception. This program covers the basics of what it means to be a Christian, or more specifically an Episcopalian.
This multi-faceted compilation of resources leads your congregation in exploring evangelism and practice of sharing the Good News that is authentic to who they are. 
