Force of Life and Love

by Jim Decker-Mahin

Overview

A minister's spiritual and theological journey spanning his entire life up to this point, 68 years, including 41 years of active ministry. Included are anecdotes from childhood, dealing with visual challenges, education through books on tape, eventually earning a doctorate with help from his "readers" of various faith backgrounds and post-graduate work at the University of Edinburgh. He reflects on his successful leadership and ministry in three large churches and in creating caring communities. His upbringing, family, and church life all influenced his spirituality and theology; life learnings that he hopes to pass on to family and others reading this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483592954
Publisher:	Bookbaby
Publication date:	08/17/2017
Pages:	132
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Jim Decker-Mahin received his B.A. in Psychology from U.C.L.A. and a Doctorate in the Ministry from Claremont School of Theology. He served as Senior Minister at three large United Methodist Churches in southern California, retiring from Camarillo UMC in 2013. During his ministry, he received many awards for church growth and was loved and respected by all he served. In retirement, he has enjoyed traveling, adventuring with children and grandchildren (his Ohana) and being with Lynn, his wife.

Table of Contents

Preface 1

Chapter 1 My Story - 1908 - 1969 3

Chapter 1 My Thoughts - Manifesto 16

Chapter 2 My Story - 1966 - 1977 18

Chapter 2 My Thoughts - Force 31

Chapter 3 My Story - 1977 - 1986 33

Chapter 3 My Thoughts - Life 46

Chapter 4 My Story - 1986 - 1994 48

Chapter 4 My Thoughts - Love 56

Chapter 5 My Story - 1994 - 2004 58

Chapter 5 My Thoughts - Past 71

Chapter 6 My Story - 2004 -2013 73

Chapter 6 My Thoughts - Possibilities 81

Chapter 7 My Story - 2013 - Present 83

Chapter 7 My Thoughts - Present 93

Chapter 8 My Story - January 1, 2016 95

Chapter 8 My Thoughts - Magnificent 102

Epilogue 103