The Global Archives of the Ecumenical Institute and Institute of Cultural Affairs

Books

This Resources Section includes writings by Institute staff and colleagues since the 1960s of books, university theses, memoirs and periodicals. 

Below are an estimated two hundred books written by Institute colleagues over the years, ranging from non-fiction to fiction, spirituality, history, and methods. As you review them, you will see some titles in bold blue. Clicking on the titles may take you to where the book can be purchased. Or it will take you to a PDF of the book that you can read online. In other words, these writers have given permission for their books to be scanned, making their writing available for anyone in the world to read.

If you have a book you are willing to have posted online, email a PDF copy to globalarchives@ica-usa.org.

Books

Addington, James

Baggett, John F.

Bergdall, Terry.

Broersma, Patricia

Burbidge, John

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More Than Halfway to Somewhere (2020)

The Boatman: An Indian Love Story (2015);

Dare Me! The Life and Work of Gerald Glaskin (2014);

Please Forward: The Life of Liza Tod (1999) (here is Garnet Banks interviewing Liza Tod about her story: https://youtu.be/d0LK-nikS6o).

Beyond Prince and Merchant: Citizen Participation and the Rise of Civil Society (1997);

Approaches That Work in Rural Development: I.E.R.D. Series 3 (1988);

Calling All Gifts to Build the Future, The Lavender League (1984).

Chagnon, Lucille Tessier

Cock, John P.

Dowsett, Phillip

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Eyes from the Rock (2017)

A Sultan’s Folly: two mystical artefacts from the sub-continent, a web of intrigue, and an intense friendship (2021)

Dyson, Burt and Elizabeth

Eggerling, Glenda Long

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The Comer: From grief to romance and remarriage at age 60 – a widow’s plunge into bewilderment, promise and pleasure (2014)

Eggert, Nancy J.

Elliott, Richard E.

Engleman, Vance Sherwood

Ennis, Carl

Enright, Beverly Rose

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 Lucky Icons (2012) and Ask the Butterflies

 

Epps, John L

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Meanderings II (2019)

Meanderings I: Reflections on People and Places (2018)

Theology of Surprise:Exploring Life’s Mysteries, (2013)

Bending History: Selected Talks of Joseph Wesley Mathews, Volume II General Editor (2011)

Bending History: Selected Talks of Joseph Wesley Mathews, Volume I General Editor(2005)

The Concept of the Church in the Theology of H. Richard Niebuhr:  Doctoral dissertation, December 7, 1971

Smith, Lucy Ellen

Feldmanis, A. Ed.

Gadway, Kaze

Gadway, Kaze, and Wilson, Priscilla H

Gilbraith, Martin, Kimberly Bain and others

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Gilbraith, Martin, Kimberly Bain and others, The Power of Facilitation (2021)

Mann, Clarence (editors)

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Borderless Business: Managing the Far-Flung Enterprise (2006)

 Center for Ecozoic Studies website.  Copies of the Ecozoic Journal.

Greene, Richard Tabor.

Gregory, Susan.

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Gribble, June A

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Griffith, Beret E. (editor)

Griffith, Brian.

Hanson, Bob (Ko Shin)

Heckman, Shirley

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Heckman, Shirley

Covenant People (1993)

Visions of Peace (1984)

On the Wings of a Butterfly (1981)

Hinkelman, Don and Gruba, Paul

Jenkins, Maureen R. and Jenkins, Jon C

Jinks, Joy Sloan

Lachman, Wesley

Lanphear, Fred

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Songaia, an Unfolding Dream: The Story of a Community’s Journey into Being(2013)

Plants in the Landscape

A Salt Water Yankee’s Journey to the Center

Lazear, David

Lewellen, James R.

Marshall, David and Kate

Marshall, Gene Wesley

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So Be Free: Pastoral discourses on freedom 

The Thinking Christian: Twenty-three Pathways of Awareness (2020)

The Creator of Christianity: A commentary on the Gospel of Mark (2019)

Radical Gifts: Living the full Christian life in troubled times (2018)

The Enigma of Consciousness: A Philosophy of Profound Humanness and Religion (2015)

The Love of History and The Future of Christianity: Toward a Manifesto for a Next Christianity (2014)

The Road from Empire to Eco-democracy (2011)

Jacob’s Dream: A Christian Inquiry into Spirit Realization (2009)

Great Paragraphs of Protestant Theology: A Commentary on the 20th Century Theological Revolution and its Implications for 21st Century (2005)

The Call of the Awe: Rediscovering Christian Profundity in an Inter-religious Era (2003)

The Resurrection of Paul: A Fictitious Dialogue With the New Testament Letter Writer (2000)

Fresh Wineskins for the Christian Breakthrough: Fragments of Visionary Brooding on the Sociological Future of Christianity (1999)

The Infinite Silence Speaks: Poetic Discourses on the Book of Genesis (1998)

Speaking Back to the Infinite Silence: Some Poetic Discourses on the Psalms (1998

The Birth and Rebirth and Rebirth and Rebirth of Spirit: Some Reflections Upon the Origins and Survival Possibilities (1996)

Good Christian Religion as a Social Project (1996)

Great Thinks, Great Feels, and Great Resolves: Some Reflections on the Essence of Religious Experience (1996)

 The Infinite Silence Walks Among Us: Some Poetic Discourses on the Gospel of John (1996)

To Be or Not to Be a Christian: Meditations and Essays on Authentic Christian Community (1994)

The Reign of Reality A Fresh Start for the Earth (1987)

A Primer on Radical Christianity (1985)

Essays on Authentic Christian Community (1994)

The Future of Religion (1983)

Marshall, Joyce.

Mathews, James K.

McGuire, Jann

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McGuire, Jann, Illness as Initiation: An Unlikely Heroine’s Journey (2010)

Mead, Christine. Disaster Work, Journey of Discovery: Creative Learning from Disasters (1990)

Mitchell, Alanna, Malignant Metaphor: Confronting Cancer Myths (2016)

Nelson, Jo.

Walters, M. George

Moriarty, Patrick J. (editor)

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Evening Prayers Morning Promises: Understanding 12 Step Spirituality (1989)

Blog Post since 2015: https://justathoughtbypat.com/

Druckenmiller, Douglas

Nelson, Wayne & Jo

Timsina, Tatwa P. (editors)

Packard, Keith Elaine

Pesek, Betty, et al

Poole, Carole J

Reemstma, Connie W

Rippel, Rod

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The Yellow Tulip & Other Poems (2019)

Absolution for the Kitchen Sink: Poems & Fragments (2017)

The Solitary Office With Annual Propers: Compiles from the Ecumenical Institute (2016)

Miles from Moberly: A Man’s Journey to the 21stCentury (2004)

Journey to the East (2003)

Now and Then, Early Poems (1987)

A Paraphrase of the Traditional Marriage Vows (1977)

A is for Aunty

St. John, Ann

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INgratitude (2015)

Salmon, William E.

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One Mission – Two Objectives: Bible Studies in the Gospel of Mark (2012)

Decoding our Christian Words: From Head-Trip Analysis to Gut-Trip Analysis (2011)

The Making of a Teacher: Bible Studies in the Gospel of Matthew (2011)

A Post-Modern Resource of Materials Regarding the New Testament Gospels and Letters (2006)

Salmon’s Resources for Ministry (2002)

Sands, Blase & Rose Anne

Sharp, Basil

Shinn, Miriam

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Singleton, Louise Robinson

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Catching a Glimpse: Poems by Louise Robertson Singleton (2019)

At Home Between Earth and Sky (2015)

Sharp, Basil

Spencer, Laura

Stanfield, Jeanette

Stanfield, R. Brian

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Stanfield, R. Brian

The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society (2012)

The Art of Focused Conversation (2009)

The Workshop Book: From Individual Creativity to Group Action (2002)

The Courage to Lead: Daily Journal (2000)

The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society (2000)

Staples, Bill

Stover, F. Nelson

Strachan, Sandra Conant

Troxel, James P. (editor).

True, Robert

Wagner, LiDona

Ward, Larry

Wegner, Timothy.

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Wilson, Priscilla H

Work, Robertson

Hansen, Marja P.

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