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Introducing the Practice of Ministry

Author : Kathleen A. Cahalan
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 0814639283
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Introducing the Practice of Ministry written by Kathleen A. Cahalan and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. "

Exploring Practices of Ministry

Author : Pamela Cooper-White
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1451489730
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Practices of Ministry written by Pamela Cooper-White and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fortress Presss Foundations for Learning series prepares students for academic success through compelling resources that kick-start their educational journey into professional Christian ministry. In Exploring Practices of Ministry, Pamela Cooper-White and Michael Cooper-White share insights from their extensive experience as parish ministers, church agency executives, and seminary educators in diverse multicultural and international contexts. Pamela, an Episcopal priest who teaches pastoral theology, care, and counseling, is also a pastoral psychotherapist with an extensive clinical background. Michael, a Lutheran pastor and seminary president, is also a pilot and flight instructor and has served as a chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol. The authors share their wisdom with seminarians and other readers seeking to deepen theological reflection and expand skills as ministry practitioners. While not all readers are preparing to be ordained ministers, most will engage in many of the practices described in the book: preaching and public speaking, teaching, leading liturgies, conducting ceremonies, counseling and offering pastoral support for persons undergoing life transitions, and serving as organizational leaders in congregations, chaplaincies, social ministries, and in the public arena. This book is a companion journal for pilgrims on the way to becoming confident practitioners of ministry.

Seven Practices of Effective Ministry

Author : Andy Stanley
Publisher : Multnomah
ISBN 13 : 1601422164
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Seven Practices of Effective Ministry written by Andy Stanley and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer. This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. An engaging parable about one overwhelmed pastor is followed by an overview of seven successful team practices, each one developed and applied in a ministry setting. Reinforced by relevant discussion questions, these clear, easy, and strategic practices can turn any ministry into a winning team. Your ministry is perfectly designed to produce the results you are currently experiencing. If you are satisfied with those results, you don’t need this book. If not, it’s time for a change. Like your own personal trainer, 7 Practices of Effective Ministry is an insightful guide for any leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. Here are seven strategic principles that when put into play will bring focus and clarity to everything you do and turn your ministry into a winning team. Story Behind the Book Looking for ways to help pastors faced with hectic lives and depleted resources, Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones decided to write a parable about the complicated life of a local pastor. Rather than come straight at those in ministry with formulas and lists, they engage readers in an effort to have them identify with the character. “For many years, I practiced and taught church growth. What I have witnessed as a member at North Point takes church growth to a whole new level. Andy and his team communicate principles that will add value to you and the church you love.” -John C. Maxwell, founder, The INJOY Group “Every professional athlete recognizes the value of solid coaching. The best are always working to get better. From what I’ve seen at North Point, these seven practices can improve the game of any church in America.” -John Smoltz, Cy Young Award-winning pitcher “The practices covered in this book are down-to-earth, practical, and come from real difference-makers who know what church leadership is all about. Andy, Reggie, and Lane have definitely hit the ball out of the park with the 7 Practices of Effective Ministry.” -Ed Young, Jr., senior pastor, Fellowship Church

Postcolonial Practice of Ministry

Author : Kwok Pui-lan
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 149853449X
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Postcolonial Practice of Ministry written by Kwok Pui-lan and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2016-07-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postcolonial studies has challenged the Eurocentric frameworks and methodologies in the fields of biblical studies and theology. Postcolonial Practice of Ministry is a groundbreaking anthology that enables a new engagement between postcolonial and practical theologies, focused on three key areas of the practice of ministry: pastoral leadership, liturgical celebration, and interfaith engagement. Postcolonial Practice of Ministry will make an impact in at least two areas of theological reflection: first, among postcolonial scholars, it will stretch postcolonial theology into an area where it has been neglected; second, it will provide a comprehensive resource for rethinking the practice of ministry. Contributors to this volume are well-known scholars from different racial, national, and denominational backgrounds, bringing with them experiences of hybrid identities and multicultural churches. Many of them are pioneers in introducing postcolonial discourse to their fields.

Pastoral Imagination

Author : Eileen R. Campbell-Reed
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1506470068
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Book Synopsis Pastoral Imagination by : Eileen R. Campbell-Reed

Download or read book Pastoral Imagination written by Eileen R. Campbell-Reed and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2021 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastoral Imagination: Bringing the Practice of Ministry to Life informs and inspires the practice of ministry through "on the ground" learning experienced in a variety of ministry settings. Each of the fifty chapters explores a single concept through story, reflection, and provocative open-ended questions designed to spark conversation between ministers and mentors, among ministry peers, or for personal journal reflections. The book is closely integrated with the author's Three Minute Ministry Mentor web resource.

Resilient Ministry

Author : Bob Burns
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 083086461X
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Resilient Ministry written by Bob Burns and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does one well-equipped, well-meaning person in ministry succeed while another fails? Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman and Donald Guthrie undertook a five-year intensive research project on the frontlines of pastoral ministry to answer that question. What they found was nothing less than the DNA of thriving ministry today.

The Normal Christian Church Life

Author : Watchman Nee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
ISBN 13 : 0736358099
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book The Normal Christian Church Life written by Watchman Nee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 1993-05-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Normal Christian Church Life is a record of messages given during conferences held in Shanghai and Hankow. Watchman Nee spoke to his fellow workers on the principles in the New Testament concerning the practical arrangement of the churches, the ministry, and the work. In his speaking, he honestly examined his own work before the Lord in the light of these principles, provided adjustment and encouragement to his co-workers, and confirmed through personal testimony that the practice of the normal Christian church life revealed in the New Testament can be recovered.

Leading a Special Needs Ministry

Author : Amy Fenton Lee
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1433647125
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book Leading a Special Needs Ministry written by Amy Fenton Lee and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you need to lead a special needs ministry? Leading a Special Needs Ministry is a practical how-to guide for the family ministry team working to welcome one or 100 children with special needs.

Young People's Training

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
ISBN 13 : 0736353224
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Young People's Training written by Witness Lee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 1976-12-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a vision of Christ and the church. It then goes on the emphasize the need to experience this Christ as the Spirit in our spirit and to practice the church life on the ground of oneness.

Together in Ministry

Author : Rob Dixon
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514000717
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Together in Ministry written by Rob Dixon and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it possible for churches and organizations to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration? Longtime ministry leader Rob Dixon casts a compelling—and encouraging—vision for flourishing partnerships between women and men. With research findings, biblical examples, real-life stories, and practical next steps, this roadmap equips teams and individuals with next steps for making that vision a reality.

It Worked For Us

Author : Judy Comstock
Publisher : Cokesbury
ISBN 13 : 1426748310
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book It Worked For Us written by Judy Comstock and published by Cokesbury. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need help from someone who has actually “been there and done that”? This comprehensive guide provides the all the information you need to plan and implement a complete ministry with children of all ages. Produced in partnership with the International Network of Children's Ministry, this guide features numerous articles written by experienced children’s workers. The enclosed CD-ROM makes it easy to access and customize forms. This one-source guide covers multiple topics, from safety concerns and technology to spiritual formation. Ideal for children’s pastors, educators, and leaders, whether paid or volunteer.

Researching Practice in Mission and Ministry

Author : Helen Cameron
Publisher : SCM Press
ISBN 13 : 0334052033
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Researching Practice in Mission and Ministry written by Helen Cameron and published by SCM Press. This book was released on 2014-01-06 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students in PT mostly rely on research methods books written for social science students which tend to assume that the student is young and full-time. This book will act as a companion to student and supervisor needing to bring all three elements listed above together.

How to Meet

Author : Witness Lee
Publisher : Living Stream Ministry
ISBN 13 : 0736354247
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book How to Meet written by Witness Lee and published by Living Stream Ministry. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “We must realize that we Christians are a meeting people. A Christian is a meeting person. Without meeting, there is no Christian life and no church life. It is rather difficult for any Christian to grow without attending the meetings. There is no way for any Christian to serve God without meetings, and it is impossible for Christians to express Christ if there are no meetings. The church life is a meeting life.” In How to Meet Witness Lee offers much precious and practical guidance related to the biblical way to meet as Christians.

The Unstuck Church

Author : Tony Morgan
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0718094476
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Unstuck Church written by Tony Morgan and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed church leader, blogger, founder and chief strategic officer of The Unstuck Group, Tony Morgan unpacks the lifecycle of a typical church, identifies characteristics of each phase, and provides practical next steps a church can take to move towards sustained health. Think about your church for a moment. Is it growing? Is it diminishing? Is it somewhere in between? Acclaimed church leader, blogger, and founder and chief strategic officer of The Unstuck Group, Tony Morgan has identified the seven stages of a church's lifecycle that range from the hopeful and optimistic days of launch, to the stagnating last stages of life support. Regardless of the stage in which you find your church, it carries with it the world's greatest mission—to "go and make disciples of all the nations . . ." With eternity at stake the Church should be doing most everything within its power to see lives changed forever. The Church should strive for the pinnacle of the lifecycle, where they are continually making new disciples and experiencing what Morgan refers to as "sustained health." In The Unstuck Church, Morgan unpacks each phase of the church lifecycle, and offers specific and strategic next steps the church leader can take to find it's way to sustained health . . . and finally become unstuck. The Unstuck Church is a call for honest an assessment of where your church sits on the lifecycle, and a challenge to move beyond it.

Leading Small Groups That Thrive

Author : Ryan T. Hartwig
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310106710
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Leading Small Groups That Thrive written by Ryan T. Hartwig and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly every church is trying to help their congregants build relationships with others, grow as disciples, and/or engage in meaningful service through small groups. Many have argued that these small groups are the preferred vehicle for relationship building, disciple making, and membership assimilation in the local church, especially in large, multisite churches. Leading Small Groups That Thrive shows small group leaders, step by step, how to plan for, launch, build, sustain, and multiply highly effective, transformational, healthy small group experiences where people grow spiritually together. Based on a large-scale research study of small group pastors, leaders, and members, Leading Small Groups That Thrive gives church leaders both what they want--practical, straightforward, actual small group member voices and experiences, and compelling guidance on how to build transformational groups complemented with real-life examples and data of successful small groups--and what they need--substantial, challenging insights and a data-driven model grounded in the latest research on church small groups.

Best Practices for Children's Ministry

Author : Andrew Ervin
Publisher : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
ISBN 13 : 9780834125568
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book Best Practices for Children's Ministry written by Andrew Ervin and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing number of local church laypeople entering children's ministry leadership. While this is helpful for furthering the Kingdom, these leaders face a huge learning curve. There are few resources available in the Wesleyan tradition for children's ministry leadership.Best Practices for Children's Ministry seeks to answer this need. With insight and understanding of the children's ministry world, author Andrew Ervin provides leaders with the tips, strategies, and skills they need to develop a strong and successful children's ministry.Times have changed. No longer does programming alone satisfy as the summation of children's ministry. No, the role of the children's ministry leader is far more complex. With Best Practices for Children's Ministry, leaders will find the answers and solutions they need to better practice children's ministry.

The Practices of Christian Preaching

Author : Jared E. Alcántara
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 1493419765
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book The Practices of Christian Preaching written by Jared E. Alcántara and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading homiletician Jared Alcántara offers a practice-centered, collaborative, technologically innovative, next-generation introductory preaching textbook. The book breaks new ground by adopting a practice-based approach to teaching preaching and by using innovative technological delivery to enhance the educational experience of learners. Alcántara introduces the basics of Christian preaching and emphasizes the skills preachers must cultivate throughout their lives. He shows that preachers can learn effective preaching by paying keen attention to five key competencies: conviction, context, clarity, concreteness, and creativity. Featuring the perspectives of a diverse team of collaborators, The Practices of Christian Preaching is designed to prepare effective communicators for the church's multicultural future. Call-outs in the book direct readers to a companion website for further information or practice. The online resources include audio and video sermons, video responses from the author, and contributions from collaborators, enabling Alcántara to coach students by showing them instead of just telling them. A Spanish language edition is also available.