Ministry by the Book

Ministry by the Book
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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9780830838592
ISBN-13 : 0830838597
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Ministry by the Book by : Derek Tidball

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.

An Introduction to Ministry

An Introduction to Ministry
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : 9780470673294
ISBN-13 : 047067329X
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis An Introduction to Ministry by : Ian S. Markham

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

Foundations of Ministry

Foundations of Ministry
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Publisher : Baker Academic
Total Pages : 374
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ISBN-10 : 9781441206572
ISBN-13 : 1441206574
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Foundations of Ministry by : Michael J. Anthony

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

Introducing Christian Education

Introducing Christian Education
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Publisher : Baker Academic
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781585588367
ISBN-13 : 1585588369
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Introducing Christian Education by :

Building on the success of his 1992 collection Foundations of Ministry (over 17,000 sold), Michael Anthony offers Introducing Christian Education to fill the need in the C.E. curriculum for an introductory foundations textbook--one that provides an overview and understanding of the broad range of subjects included in C.E.--for college and seminary use. Thirty-one chapters are offered under the following sections: 1) Foundations of C.E.; 2) Developmental Perspectives of C.E.; 3) Educational Implications of C.E.; 4) Organization, Administration, and Leadership; 5) C.E. Applied to the Family; and 6) Specialized Ministries. Contributors include Robert Pazmiño, Jim Wilhoit, Julie Gorman, Klaus Issler, and Ted Ward. FROM THE FOREWORD BY LESTER C. BLANK JR. Introducing Christian Education will become a major resource text for church leaders and Christian education leaders who are professors of Christian education. It will be a valuable resource in my personal library. The desired outcome will be Psalm 78:72: "He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands."

The Spirit-Led Leader

The Spirit-Led Leader
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9781566996730
ISBN-13 : 1566996732
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis The Spirit-Led Leader by : Timothy C. Geoffrion

In our postmodern, experience-oriented culture, people are longing for greater authenticity, integrity, and depth in their pastors and leaders. Board directors, church members, and staff alike are all eagerly seeking leaders who effectively integrate their spirituality and leadership. Pastors and executives, however, often struggle with knowing how to integrate their spiritual values and practices into their leadership and management roles. Designed for pastors, executives, administrators, managers, coordinators, and all who see themselves as leaders and who want to fulfill their God-given purpose, The Spirit-Led Leader addresses the critical fusion of spiritual life and leadership for those who not only want to see results, but who also desire to care just as deeply about who they are and how they lead as they do about what they produce and accomplish. Geoffrion creates a new vision for spiritual leadership as partly an art, partly a result of careful planning, and always a working of the grace of God

Leadership in Christian Perspective

Leadership in Christian Perspective
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Publisher : Baker Academic
Total Pages : 215
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ISBN-10 : 9781493418084
ISBN-13 : 1493418084
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Leadership in Christian Perspective by : Justin A. Irving

This book brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action to offer a practical guide to Christian leaders. Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership models have moved from autocratic and paternalistic leader-centered models toward an increased focus on followers. The authors show how contemporary theories such as transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership take an important step toward prioritizing and empowering followers who work with leaders to accomplish organizational goals. Irving and Strauss organize their book around "nine empowering practices," making it accessible to students, church leaders, and business leaders. Integrating solid research in leadership studies with biblical and theological reflection on the leadership ideas that are most compatible with Christian faith, this book is an important resource for all Christian students of leadership.

Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership

Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership
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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages : 213
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781666732856
ISBN-13 : 1666732850
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership by : William D. M. Carrell

The demand for integrity—genuine spirituality, exemplary character, and competent skills—among ministry leaders has never been greater. This book introduces students and beginning practitioners to the theological and practical elements that make for healthy leadership and leaders in Christian ministry. How ministry leaders understand who God is and who they themselves are governs every aspect of their work and well-being, and how they understand the nature of the church and their role as ministry leaders forms their sense of purpose and identity. This book is written from the perspective of ministry leadership in Christian traditions with congregational polity, but there is much that applies to ministry leadership in all Christian traditions. The text introduces terms, ideas, and skills foundational for getting started in ministry leadership and for more advanced study in each area. Most importantly, the book integrates biblical, historical, and theological reflection with the description of practical skills, demonstrating how students themselves can think theologically about ministry leadership. Thinking clearly about context, calling, and character provides the perspective from which to understand the essential practices of ministry leadership and to conduct them with integrity.

Christian Education

Christian Education
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Publisher : Baker Academic
Total Pages : 552
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ISBN-10 : 9781493419708
ISBN-13 : 1493419706
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Christian Education by : Freddy Cardoza

This introductory textbook solidly situates Christian education in the church and ministry context of the 21st century. With over 20 years of ministry, teaching, and leadership experience, Freddy Cardoza is uniquely qualified to bring together a wide range of Christian educators. This volume features the expertise of 25 evangelical scholars of Christian education, including diverse, next-generation voices in the field. It provides balanced biblical-theological and practical perspectives for church and parachurch leaders, equipping them to meet the ever-changing needs of our world. Additional resources for professors and students are available through Textbook eSources.

Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership

Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership
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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages : 213
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781666727012
ISBN-13 : 1666727016
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership by : William D. M. Carrell

The demand for integrity—genuine spirituality, exemplary character, and competent skills—among ministry leaders has never been greater. This book introduces students and beginning practitioners to the theological and practical elements that make for healthy leadership and leaders in Christian ministry. How ministry leaders understand who God is and who they themselves are governs every aspect of their work and well-being, and how they understand the nature of the church and their role as ministry leaders forms their sense of purpose and identity. This book is written from the perspective of ministry leadership in Christian traditions with congregational polity, but there is much that applies to ministry leadership in all Christian traditions. The text introduces terms, ideas, and skills foundational for getting started in ministry leadership and for more advanced study in each area. Most importantly, the book integrates biblical, historical, and theological reflection with the description of practical skills, demonstrating how students themselves can think theologically about ministry leadership. Thinking clearly about context, calling, and character provides the perspective from which to understand the essential practices of ministry leadership and to conduct them with integrity.

Understanding Christian Leadership

Understanding Christian Leadership
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Publisher : SCM Press
Total Pages : 217
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780334058748
ISBN-13 : 0334058740
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Understanding Christian Leadership by : Ian Parkinson

Understanding Christian Leadership offers an examination of a distinctly Christian understanding of leadership offering a critical appraisal of insights from secular theories of leadership, exploring biblical and other theological insights into the nature and practice of leadership. Whilst arguing for a form of leadership which is widely dispersed and collaborative, the book seeks to explain the distinctive role of leaders within such a leadership economy. It also seeks to establish a proper relationship between sacred and secular leadership thinking, tackling some of the common philosophical and theological reservations to do with leadership discourse, whilst offering a critical framework for discerning the suitability for the Church of different sources of leadership thinking. Designed as core reading for leadership modules currently taught by the author across a large number of training contexts in the UK, this book is an indispensable text for those taking undergraduate or postgraduate-level qualifications in Christian leadership as well as those in other less formal leadership training contexts. Foreword by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury