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An Introduction to Ministry: A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations
Ian S. Markham
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Description for An Introduction to Ministry: A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
652g
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780470673294
SKU
V9780470673294
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About Ian S. Markham
Ian S. Markham is Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary. He has been in ministry all his life and is active as a Priest Associate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria, VA. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including Truth and the Reality of God (2000); A Theology of Engagement (Wiley-Blackwell, 2003); Do Morals Matter ... Read more
Reviews for An Introduction to Ministry: A Primer for Renewed Life and Leadership in Mainline Protestant Congregations
This really is an introduction to ministry. Everything is in here and it is well-organized and well-said. This will become a standard for those considering professional ministry and others who want to understand the pastorate. Markham and Warder have point of view, but it is gentle and apparent and appreciative of ministry in diversity and ... Read more