PRODUKTBESCHREIBUNG
by John Zehring (Author)
Jesus was master of the parable. His stories made people think for themselves. That is a hallmark of the parable: it is not so much for another to tell you what it means but for you to discover its meaning to you. A dozen of the most beloved parables from Jesus of Nazareth are presented for study and inspiration to help you apply the bible to your life today. Favorite Parables from Jesus of Nazareth also lends itself well to adult study groups.
Author Biography
John Zehring has served United Church of Christ congregations for twenty-two years as Senior Pastor in Massachusetts (Andover), Rhode Island (Kingston), and Maine (Augusta) and as an Interim Pastor (Arlington, MA). Prior to parish ministry, he served in higher education for more than two decades, primarily in development and institutional advancement. He worked as a dean of students, director of career planning and placement, adjunct professor of public speaking and as a vice president at a seminary and at a college. He is the author of more than two dozen books and eBooks. He has taught Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Educational Psychology and Church Administration. He graduated from Eastern University and holds graduate degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary, Rider University, and the Earlham School of Religion. John and his wife Donna live in two places, in central Massachusetts and by the sea in Maine.
