Being Mindful, Being Christian: A guide to mindful discipleship - Softcover

Bretherton, Roger; Brickman, Jennifer; Collicutt, Revd Dr Joanna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857217291 ISBN 13: 9780857217295

Publisher: Monarch Books, 2016

Synopsis

What is mindfulness? And should we as Christians be mindful? Mindfulness programmes are increasingly being used for issues as wide-ranging as depression, pain, employee engagement, and character development, and many Christians are wondering what to make of all this. In this book, experienced psychologists explain what is meant by "being mindful", help readers to view mindfulness more broadly than the context of Buddhism in which it is often framed, and profile the rich Christian tradition of mindful-like practice. By bringing a Christ-centred approach to mindful awareness, the authors demonstrate how to apply this practice to discipleship and spiritual growth. Readers are equipped to decide the extent to which they wish to learn and practice mindfulness, to approach it without fear, and to draw on the good within it to develop their relationship with Jesus.

About this title

About the Author:

Revd. Dr. Joanna Collicutt is a lecturer in the psychology of religion and spirituality at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, in Oxford, England. She has published many academic papers and several books for a popular Christian readership, including Self-Esteem: The Cross and Christian Confidence; Meeting Jesus; Jesus and the Gospel Women ; and When You Pray.

Dr. Roger Bretherton is senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Lincoln, England, and the chair of the British Association of Christians in Psychology. He has published several academic papers and one book for a popular Christian readership, The Good Lab.

Dr. Jennifer Brickman is a clinical psychologist and a member of a steering group of the British Association of Christians in Psychology. She has experience in the practice of mindfulness in both clinical and church settings.

Review:

“A timely book for busy people... offers biblical hope and spiritual health to those who find themselves seeking greater stillness amidst the hysteria of contemporary life.” (Pete Grieg 2016-12-28)

“A real gift, combining theology and psychology to show how a distinctively Christian mindfulness can help us become better disciples of Jesus Christ.” (The Right Revd Dr Graham Tomlin 2016-12-28)

“You will not find a more thorough analysis of the many issues that this subject brings up.” (Dr Kate Middleton 2016-12-28)

About this edition

• Publisher: Monarch Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0857217291
• ISBN 13: 9780857217295
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256
• Illustrator: Bretherton Revd Dr Roger