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An Introduction to Ministry: A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations
Contributor(s): Markham, Ian S. (Author), Warder, Oran E. (Author)
ISBN: 0470673303     ISBN-13: 9780470673300
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $93.81  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: January 2016
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources
- Religion | Christian Theology - Ethics
Dewey: 253
LCCN: 2015021574
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.3" W x 9.8" (1.70 lbs) 296 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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Publisher Description:
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