An Introduction to Ministry: A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations

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. <ul>
<li>Covers the key components of the M.Div. curriculum, offering a map and guide to the central skills and issues in training</li> <li>Explores the areas of vocation, skills for ministry, and issues around congregational leadership</li> <li>Each topic ends with an annotated bibliography providing an indispensable gateway to further study</li> <li>Helps students understand both the distinctive approach of their denomination and the relationship of that approach to other mainline denominations</li> <li>Advocates and defends a generous understanding of the Christian tradition in its openness and commitment to broad conversation</li> </ul>

Religion & Spirituality

Markham, Ian S.

Warder, Oran E.

Christian Books & Bibles

Wiley/Blackwell

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. 
<ul>
<li>Covers the key components of the M.Div. curriculum, offering a map and guide to the central skills and issues in training</li> <li>Explores the areas of vocation, skills for ministry, and issues around congregational leadership</li> <li>Each topic ends with an annotated bibliography providing an indispensable gateway to further study</li> <li>Helps students understand both the distinctive approach of their denomination and the relationship of that approach to other mainline denominations</li> <li>Advocates and defends a generous understanding of the Christian tradition in its openness and commitment to broad conversation</li> </ul>

Rebuilding Zion: William Holland Wilmer and the Rebirth of the Episcopal Church in Virginia, 1782–1827

History

Americas

Independently published

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