An Introduction to Ministry – A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations
A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations
Samenvatting
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
Specificaties
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Introduction 1</p>
<p>Section One Exploring the World of Ministry 5</p>
<p>1 Sensing the Call 7</p>
<p>2 The Imperative of Training 19</p>
<p>3 Church Dynamics: Exploring Congregational Culture 30</p>
<p>Section Two Cultivating the Skills for Effective Ministry 45</p>
<p>4 Worship and Mainline Ritual 47</p>
<p>5 Reading Scripture Thoughtfully 58</p>
<p>6 Connecting the Theological Dots 68</p>
<p>7 Church History 81</p>
<p>8 Preaching the Word 92</p>
<p>9 Ethics in the Mainline 110</p>
<p>10 Pastoral Presence 122</p>
<p>11 Christian Education and Formation 135</p>
<p>12 Music and Hymnody 150</p>
<p>Section Three Leading the People of God 167</p>
<p>13 Prophetic Leadership and Social Justice 169</p>
<p>14 Evangelism and Church Growth 182</p>
<p>15 Leading through Change and Conflict 198</p>
<p>16 The Business of the Church 210</p>
<p>17 Stewardship 225</p>
<p>18 Christian Apologetics 237</p>
<p>19 Ministerial Integrity 253</p>
<p>Glossary 263</p>
<p>Index 277</p>
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