An Introduction to Ministry : A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations Paperback / softback
by Ian S. (Virginia Theological Seminary) Markham, Oran E. (Virginia Theological Seminary) Warder
Paperback / softback
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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 trainingExplores the areas of vocation, skills for ministry, and issues around congregational leadershipEach topic ends with an annotated bibliography providing an indispensable gateway to further studyHelps students understand both the distinctive approach of their denomination and the relationship of that approach to other mainline denominationsAdvocates and defends a generous understanding of the Christian tradition in its openness and commitment to broad conversation
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:296 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:25/12/2015
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- ISBN:9780470673294
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:296 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:25/12/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9780470673294