John Zehring Books
John Zehring books cover topics about the bible, spirituality, social justice, public speaking, leadership, clergy guides, stewardship, and church growth.
Books by John Zehring
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Spiritual First Aid Kit. 2024
The Bible Top Ten Lists. 2024
Reduce Your Church's Decline: Strategies to Stem Attrition. 2023
Advent Calendar Messages for 30 Days of Awaiting. 2023
Comfort in a Time of Sorrow. 2023
Social Justice and Christian Faith: Essays by Rev. John Zehring. 2023
If God Is Spirit, What Is the Holy Spirit? Discussions for Curious Christians. 2023
Afterlife? Discussions for Curious Christians about Life After Death. 2022
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Rabbouni: Twelve Teaching Methods of Jesus. 2022
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Essays on Justice, Goodness, and Faith: Volume 3. 2022
A Layperson's Guide to Conducting Funerals and Celebrations of Life. 2021.
Take the Call: Clergy Job Interview Guide. 2021.
Spiritual But Not Religious: One Minute Meditations. 2021.
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Geography of Hymn Writers: Where to Visit Their Creative Spark. 2021.
Hymns: Their Stories and Their Messages. 2020. New Edition 2021.
Hymns of the Spirit: Their Stories and Their Messages. 2021.
Hymns of Gratitude: Their Stories and Their Messages. 2021.
Hymns of Christmas: Their Stories and Their Messages. 2021.
Connect with Your Audience: Public Speaking Skills. 2020.
Worn Down? Spiritual Refreshment in Times of Weariness. 2020.
Patriotism for Critical Thinkers. 2020.
Essays on Justice, Goodness and Faith: Volume 2. 2020.
Hymns: Their Stories and Their Messages. 2020.
Hymns of Christian Commitment. 2020.
Hymns of Peace. 2020.
Church Giving and Fund Raising in a Pandemic World. 2020.
Music of the Spheres: Hymns on Loving and Tending the Earth. 2020.
Reasons to Believe in The Institutional Church. 2020.
Clergy Guide to Confirmation Verses. 2020.
A Simple Faith: What does the Lord require of you? 2020.
Persuade them: Public Speaking to Convince. 2019.
They Can Conquer Who Believe They Can: The Power of a Can-Do Attitude for People of Faith. 2019.
Be Still My Soul: Soothing Hymn Meditations. 2019.
Treasures from Mark: GEMS for You from the Gospel of Mark. 2019.
Essays on Justice, Goodness and Faith: Volume 1. 2019
Majestic is Thy Name: Devotions from the Psalms. 2019.
Treasures from Proverbs: GEMS for You from the Book of Proverbs. 2018.
The Great I AM. 2018.
Treasures from Rome: GEMS for You from the Epistle to the Romans. 2018.
Is Not This the Carpenter? A Peek at His Nazareth Woodshop. 2018
Get Your Church Ready to Grow: A Guide to Building Attendance & Participation. 2018.
Beyond Stewardship: A Church Guide to Generous Giving Campaigns. 2016.
Asking for Campaign Support: A Guide for Church Volunteers. 2018.
Clergy Quick Guide to Encouraging Leaders and Staff. Also… evaluating staff and evaluating yourself. 2017.
Hard Sayings of Jesus: Discussions for Curious Christians. 2017.
Clergy Quick Guide to Time Management. 2017.
Pastoral Leadership and Church Administration. 2017.
Miracles? Discussions for Curious Christians about Jesus’ Miracles. 2018.
Treasures from James: GEMS for You from the Epistle of James. 2017.
Eulogies, Introductions and Special Occasion Speeches: Tips for When You Are Asked to Speak Well of Another. 2017.
Treasures from Galatia: GEMS for You from the Epistle to the Galatians. 2017.
Lent Discussions for Curious Christians: Conversations in the Purple Season. 2017.
Favorite Parables from Jesus of Nazareth. 2016.
Anxious? A Booklet of Bible Verses for When You Feel Anxious. 2016.
Clergy Guide to Sermon Preparation: Including 40 Sermon Ideas and Outlines. 2015.
Mount Up with Wings: Renew Your Strength. 2015.
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5, 6 and 7. 2015.
Visiting on Behalf of Your Church: A Guide for Deacons, Care Teams and Those Who Visit. 2015.
The One Minute Beatitude: A Brief Review of Jesus’ Beatitudes. 2015.
Seven Mantras to Shape Your Day: Bible Verses to Improve How You See Things. 2015.
Psalm 23: An Everyday Psalm. 2015.
By the Golden Rule. Torture is Always Wrong. 2014.
Public Speaking for Executives, Leaders & Managers. 2014.
Clergy Guide to Making Visits. 2014.
Clergy Public Speaking Guide: Improve What You Already Do Well. 2014.
Clergy Negotiating Guide: Don’t Sell Yourself Short. 2014.
Treasures from Philippi: GEMS for You from the Epistle to the Philippians. 2014.
What the Bible Says About Homosexuality: A Bible Study for Progressive People of Faith. 2014, 2019.
Did He Hit Her? A Compassionate Christian Response to Abusive Relationships. 2014.
To Know God Better and To Love God More: Messages for Your Spiritual Journey. 2014.
You Can Run a Capital Campaign: A Guide for Church Leaders. 1990.
Work Smarter -- Not Harder: A Manual for Development Officers. 1986.
WORKING SMART: The Handbook for New Managers. 1985.
Careers in State and Local Government. 1980.
Preparing for W*O*R*K. 1981.
Making Your Life Count. 1980.
IMPLICATIONS: Case Studies for Ethical and Spiritual Development. 1980.
Get Your Career in Gear: How to Find or Change Your Lifework. 1976.