[PDF] An Introduction To Ministry eBook

Author : Ian S. Markham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,55 MB
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 047067329X

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An Introduction to Ministry is a comprehensive and ecumenical introduction to the craft of ministry for ministers, pastors, and priests that make up the mainline denominations in the United States. Ecumenically-focused, It offers a grounded account of ministry, covering areas such as vocation, congregational leadership, and cultivation of skills for an effective ministry. Covers the key components of the M.Div. curriculum, offering a map and guide to the central skills and issues in training Explores the areas of vocation, skills for ministry, and issues around congregational leadership Each topic ends with an annotated bibliography providing an indispensable gateway to further study Helps students understand both the distinctive approach of their denomination and the relationship of that approach to other mainline denominations Advocates and defends a generous understanding of the Christian tradition in its openness and commitment to broad conversation

Author : Kathleen A. Cahalan
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 33,41 MB
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814639283

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Ministry is often examined in terms of who the minister is, not what the minister does. But the vocation to ministry must be understood as a call to identity as well as to practice, one that is rooted in Jesus' life and ministry as well as the Spirit's charisms. InIntroducing the Practice of Ministry Kathleen A.Cahalan defines ministerial leadership as carried out through the practices of teaching, preaching, pastoral care, worship, social ministry, and administration for the sake of nurturing the life of discipleship in the community of believers. In her examination of charisms for each of the practices of ministry, Cahalan presents readers with a Trinitarian foundation, noting that the practices of discipleship and ministry have their origin in the very practices of God." Kathleen A. Cahalan is associate professor of theology at Saint John's University School of Theology, Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota. She is author of Formed in the Image of Christ: The Sacramental-Moral Theology of Bernard Häring (Liturgical Press, 2004) and Projects That Matter: Successful Planning and Evaluation for Religious Organizations (Alban Institute, 2003). She is the past-president of the Association of Practical Theology. "

Author : Michael J. Anthony
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 39,73 MB
Release : 1998-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441206574

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Develop an excellent Christian education ministry with this introductory guide from the faculty of Biola University's Talbot School of Theology.

Author : Derek Tidball
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,54 MB
Release : 2009-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830838597

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Focusing on pastoral leadership within local churches or groups of churches, Derek Tidball provides a comprehensive survey of the variety of ministry models and patterns found in the New Testament with applications for today's ministry.

Author : Edward P. Hahnenberg
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 38,57 MB
Release : 2014-04-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814635466

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Theology for Ministry is for beginning ministry students, seasoned lay leaders, and anyone in between who wants to learn more about the faith that feeds their call to serve. Six easy-to-read chapters introduce the main areas of theology that every lay minister ought to know: the notion of vocation, the doctrine of God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, church, and ministry. By sharing personal stories and simple examples, Edward Hahnenberg brings the Bible to life and dusts off ancient church doctrines—revealing the many ways our tradition can inspire the work of lay ministers today.

Author : Mark A. Maddix
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 50,8 MB
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493411136

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This accessible introduction to the broad scope of Christian education focuses on its practice in the local church. Two leading experts argue that Christian education encompasses all of the intentional practices of the local church, including worship, mission, sacraments, and teaching. They explore Christian education not only as a field of study but as a vital congregational ministry, showing how congregations can engage in discipleship and formation for spiritual growth. The book features exercises and other pedagogical devices and includes reflection questions and suggestions for further reading.

Author : Duffy Robbins
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 18,9 MB
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310835607

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A FIELD GUIDE TO THE WILD LIFE OF YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Ministry. It’s quite an idea so much bigger than two words. One part odyssey, one part call, one part mission, and one part quest, youth ministry calls us into places of breathless exhilaration, stunning beauty, genuine peril, and unknown discovery. This is not terrain for the faint of heart. But it is a landscape of grace and wonder. This Way to Youth Ministry is the most complete academic text for those who might be called to such a journey. Thirty-year youth ministry veteran Duffy Robbins explores the theology, theory, and practice of youth ministry and helps you discover how to: Identify your calling to ministry Cultivate the traits and training that make a good youth pastor Set boundaries and maintain priorities Understand the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical development on adolescents Navigate youth culture and postmodernism Understand youth ministry in relation to the rest of the Church Develop a team of volunteers who will walk the journey with you Develop and apply a personalized ministry philosophy With just the right mix of theory and application, this extensive academic text shows you both the big picture and the close-up details of making ministry work. Whether your journey is just beginning or well under way, This Way to Youth Ministry is the book that will help with everything that lies ahead.

Author : DAVID A DESILVA
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 1075 pages
File Size : 50,88 MB
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1789740010

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Professor deSilva's outstanding textbook sets a new standard for the genre. The usual topics of New Testament introduction are integrated with instruction in interpretative strategies and application to ministry formation. The attractive layout includes numerous maps, photographs and text-boxes.

Author : Duffy Robbins
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,81 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310525810

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In this thoughtful, comprehensive guide you will find ideas for encouraging spiritual growth in young people by one of the most authoritative voices in youth ministry today.