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Caucasian Writer Co-Authors Book on African American Ministry

by Bob | Jun 30, 2007 | African American, African American Soul Care, Beyond the Suffering, Black Church, Spiritual Direction

Caucasian Writer Co-Authors Book on African American Ministry *Note to My Blog Readers: Please feel free to forward this news release to your local newspapers.The Elephant in the RoomWhen Bob Kellemen offers seminars on his new book Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the...

Three Books for My Birthday

by Bob | Jun 28, 2007 | Beyond the Suffering, Soul Physicians, Spiritual Friendship

Three Books for My BirthdayWhat more could I want for my next birthday than three books–especially if they are my own books! On August 1, my birthday, Beyond the Suffering will be released by Baker Books. That same day, BMH Books will release the revised third...

In a Coffin in Egypt

by Bob | Apr 3, 2007 | Beyond the Suffering, Death and Dying, Easter, Resurrection

In a Coffin in EgyptConsider the contrast between the first five and the last five words of Genesis. “In the beginning God created” (Genesis 1:1a). “In a coffin in Egypt” (Genesis 50:26b). Life east of Eden and this side of Heaven is guaranteed to be replete with...

Under the Power of Melting Grief

by Bob | Mar 28, 2007 | Beyond the Suffering, Death and Dying, Hope, Richard Baxter

Under the Power of Melting GriefAt times stringing together the words “grieving” and “ministry” can be oxymoronic. My mind recalls one pastor who lost his wife while she was giving birth to their second child. Because of congregational and peer pressure to “keep it...

Here’s the Thing

by Bob | Jan 20, 2007 | African American, African American Soul Care, Beyond the Suffering, Spiritual Direction, Sufferology

Here’s the ThingI just returned from the wonderful experience of engaging two-dozen graduate students in a week-long course on the history of soul care. One-third of that course focused on the history of African American soul care. Here’s the thing . . ....