This book is a compilation of information about the call to ministry and the avenues The United Methodist Church offers to embody that call. It is based in the concept of servant ministry and servant leadership presented by the Council of Bishops.

An introduction and explanation of the different types of ministry available for people considering God’s call to ministry in The United Methodist Church.

Merit winner in the 2006 Christianity Today Book Awards! "As the Father has sent me, so I send you." Those of us called to Christian ministry are commissioned and sent by Jesus, just as he himself was called and sent by the Father. Thus we naturally pattern our ministries after Christ's example. But distinctively Christian service involves the Spirit as well, just as Jesus himself accomplished his ministry in the power of the Spirit. Thus the whole Trinity--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--gives shape to truly authentic Christian ministry. Though as Christians we all affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, many of us might struggle to explain how understanding the Trinity could actually shape our ministry. Stephen Seamands demonstrates how a fully orbed theology of the Trinity transforms our perception and practice of vocational ministry. Theological concepts like relationality and perichoresis have direct relevance to pastoral life and work, especially in unfolding a trinitarian approach to relationships, service and mission. A thoroughly trinitarian outlook provides the fuel for our ministry "of Jesus Christ, to the Father, through the Holy Spirit, on behalf of the church and the world." Essential reading for pastors, parachurch workers, counselors, missionaries, youth ministers and all who are called to any vocation of Christian ministry.

Growing churches and maturing individual Christians are almost always nurtured by a strong Christian education ministry. This book is designed to take a comprehensive look at the person who leads the work of Christian education in a church, and that person's roles and expectations.

David Servant has been ministering to Christian leaders in conferences around the world for over three decades. From his experience of speaking to tens of thousands of pastors in over forty countries, he has complied biblical teaching in this book that addresses the most important issues that Christian leaders are facing today. Servant covers topics such as church growth, spiritual warfare, divorce and remarriage, biblical interpretation, house churches, women in ministry, church government, spiritual gifts, evangelism and many more. He often questions the prevailing opinion, always considering what Scripture says. His conclusions may sometimes surprise you. Servant's foundational condition is that every Christian leader should be making disciples who obey all of Christ's commandments. Translated into many languages, The Disciple-Making Minister is helping Christian leader around the world be more effective in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Updated and expanded with 32 pages of additional content designed to meet the growing demands of busy ministers, the Christian Minister's Manual is an essential tool for ministers. This deluxe edition includes a CD-ROM that contains full searchable content of the Christian Minister's Manual. Customizable templates for sermon building, orders of worship, programs, questionnaires, forms, and other resources are available in MS Word and rich text format to help meet the individual needs of each congregation. This essential tool for ministers features Scripture readings, sermons, outlines, and practical tips for * Worship services * Weddings * Funerals * Ordinations * Communion meditations * Baptisms * Dedications * Hospital visitation * Evangelism * and much more!

The Minister's Handbook Whether you are dealing with an unexpected demon manifestation or you need to give marital counsel, you will find the answers here. Keep this book close-by and you will be that man of God that is complete. You will be equipped, ready and prepared to do good works of every kind! Used as a "minister's handbook", this manual is picked up and referred to over and over again by all of the Fivefold Ministers at Apostolic Movement International. Now you too can take hold of the same principles that have been used to set the captives free, heal the broken-hearted and preach the gospel to the poor. Here is a look at just some of the topics covered: - How to deal with demons and demon manifestations - How to counsel by the word and spirit - How to minister inner healing - How to prepare a sermon and preach effectively - How to lead worship - The 5 Golden Rules of ministry - The 7 purposes of the Fivefold Ministry Colette Toach gives it to you in plain language. She gives you the steps 1, 2, 3 of how to do what God has called you to do. Keep a copy on hand, because you will come back to it time and time again! NOTE: Students of A.M.I. Fivefold School, this is the textbook for the "Practical Ministry Course" www.fivefold-school.com

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