Incarnational Ministry The Presence Of Christ In Church Society And Family

Author : Christian D. Kettler,Todd H. Speidell
Publisher : Wipf & Stock Pub
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1608993345

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Incarnational Ministry: the Presence of Christ in Church, Society, and Family by Christian D. Kettler,Todd H. Speidell Pdf

How does the reality of the incarnation inform and shape the nature of Christian ministry? What is the church's impact in the world when its members embody the powerfully redemptive presence of Christ-in personal as well as corporate witness? These key questions are addresses in 'Incarnational Ministry: The Presence of Christ in the Church, Society, and Family'-a volume honoring the significant contributions and personal witness of Ray S. Anderson to a theology of incarnational ministry. The essays explore three central themes: (1) the church's nature and life as the ministry of the incarnate Savior; (2) the church in mission and service, witnessing to Christ's solidarity with the world; (3) the church in ministry to families and as family to all of humanity. The diverse voices in this volume harmonize in a shared passion for the church to engage in the hard theological thinking and costly personal practice that should flow from its doctrine of the incarnation. Contributors: David Allen Hubbard, Thomas F. Torrance, Donald W. McCullough, Alasdair I. C. Heron, Christian D. Kettler, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, Colin E. Gunton, Alan E. Lewis, James B. Torrance, Todd H. Speidell, Willie J. Jennings, Adrio Koenig, John W. de Gruchy, William E. Pannell, Walter C. Wright, Jr, Dennis B. Guernsey, David E. Garland, Diana R. Garland, Lewis B. Smedes, Jack O. Balswick, Dawn Ward, Frances F. Hiebert, Paul G. Hiebert, Judith K. Balswick, Cameron Lee

Author : Christian D. Kettler
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608993291

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Reading Ray S. Anderson by Christian D. Kettler Pdf

Why is theology often divorced from ministry? Why is ministry left bereft of a robust theology? Ray S. Anderson, a professor of Fuller Theological Seminary for over thirty years, has left a legacy of provocative reflections on these questions. In this book, Kettler provides a sure guide to major themes in the work of one of the most creative theological minds to have sought to integrate theology and ministry. Ray Anderson's radical incarnational theology of the "kenotic community" provides a new basis for a broader, risk-taking ecclesiology. He also brings theological anthropology to the front of the agenda, and therefore into ministry to actual hurting human persons. Each chapter ends with a case study from an actual life situation, to "test out" and work through the implications of Anderson's theology.

Author : Dr Myk Habets
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781409478263

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Theosis in the Theology of Thomas Torrance by Dr Myk Habets Pdf

Torrance's vision of Theosis (deification/divinisation) is explored through his doctrine of creation and anthropology, his characterisation of the incarnation, his accounts of reconciliation and union with Christ, and his theology of church and sacraments. Myk Habets' study distinguishes Torrance's Reformed vision of theosis from other possible accounts of salvation as divinisation as they are found, for instance, within patristic thought and Eastern Orthodoxy. This book presents the first critique of the theology of T.F.Torrance to focus on theosis, and examines a model of theosis within the realm of reformed theology built upon Western theology.

Author : Christian D. Kettler
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725229587

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The Vicarious Humanity of Christ and the Reality of Salvation by Christian D. Kettler Pdf

In this book, the problem of the reality of salvation is addressed by T.F. Torrance's doctrine of "the vicarious humanity of Christ." Through this approach, salvation as humanization is affirmed, yet without the problems of anthropocentric theologies. This book is unique in that it offers both a survey of contemporary Christian thinking on salvation as well as a constructive alternative based on Torrance's doctrine, a significant yet neglected contribution to modern theology.

Author : Ray S. Anderson
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664257445

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The Soul of Ministry by Ray S. Anderson Pdf

Ray Anderson offers an inspiring call for Christian leaders to view Jesus as a model for their own ministry today. The Soul of Ministry explores the idea of ministry across denominations and discovers its soul in God's love for the world. Designed for pastors of all denominations, this book combines social biblical theology with numerous real-life anecdotes from Anderson's teaching and ministry.

Author : Samuel Wells
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467447928

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Incarnational Ministry by Samuel Wells Pdf

With may be the most important word in the Christian faith. In the Trinity, as Samuel Wells points out, we see the eternal persons of the Godhead being with each other. In the Gospels we see Jesus being with the people he encounters, mediating God's grace to them with his own incarnational presence. Those in ministry are likewise called to the task of being with—with God, with the church, and with the created world and those who dwell in it. In Incarnational Ministry Wells elaborates on the concept of being with in eight dimensions: presence, attention, mystery, delight, participation, partnership, enjoyment, and glory. His vivid narratives and wise reflections will challenge readers to deeper discipleship and more vital ministry as they explore what it means to be with the troubled, the hurt, the afflicted, the challenged, the dying—and all who are embraced by the church's incarnational ministry.

Author : Diana R. Garland
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830863297

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Family Ministry by Diana R. Garland Pdf

North American families are in crisis, and the need for family ministry is more evident than ever. In her many years of ministry, research and teaching, author Diana Garland has found that the strength of Christian families is rooted in their faith and nurtured in their congregations. Garland believes that Christian families gain strength in part because of their communities of faith. Twelve years after first coming to print, the award-winning Family Ministry has been given a significant makeover. In this new edition Garland takes a three-pronged approach to family ministry, which includes developing families grounded in Christian faith, helping families live the teachings of Jesus with one another, and equipping and supporting families as they learn to serve others. The insights gained are organized into four main sections: The Context for Family Ministry Family Formation Family Dynamics Leading Family Ministry Garland examines and fully integrates the historical, sociological, theological and biblical contexts to understand the role and meaning of family in the life of Christians and the church. She perceptively connects these explorations with the social and cultural context of the early twenty-first century. Note: Because this ebook is large, please allow a little extra time to download after purchase.

Author : Todd Speidell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725240964

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On Being Christian and Human by Todd Speidell Pdf

In the tradition of Karl Barth, T. F. and J. B. Torrance, and Ray Anderson, this collection of essays articulates a theology of ministry based on the humanity of Christ. A Christian theology of ministry, it insists, can be nothing less than a theology for humanity.

Author : Ray S. Anderson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610972024

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Ministry on the Fireline by Ray S. Anderson Pdf

"The best theory for fighting fires comes from actually engaging in the battle against the flames," Ray Anderson writes. "For the thousands of pastors and church leaders who are on the 'firelines' of God's mission in the world, we need a theology that sings, even as it stings, igniting the mind and stirring the heart."In these pages, then, Anderson passionately sets forth a vision of the church's work and mission based on its birthday: Pentecost. At Pentecost, Christians were given the Holy Spirit in order to understand the incarnation and come alive to God. So this key event directs and empowers the church in its service to the world.In the light of Pentecost we learn that we can come to know God only in praxis -- truth discovered through action. In the process of elucidating this praxis, Anderson seeks to construct a theology that not only truly respects and aids ministers on the firelines, but will also heal the breach between Pentecostal and mainline church theology.

Author : Todd H. Speidell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781608993963

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Edification-Journal of the Society of Christian Psychology by Todd H. Speidell Pdf

Author : Andrew Root
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830834885

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Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry by Andrew Root Pdf

Andrew Root reviews the history of relational/incarnational youth ministry in American evangelicalism and recasts the practice as one of "place-sharing"--not so much "earning the right to be heard" as honoring the human dignity of youth and locating God in their midst.

Author : Jan A. B. Jongeneel
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : 363159688X

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Jesus Christ in World History by Jan A. B. Jongeneel Pdf

Based on the author's thesis (Th.D.)--Leiden University, 1971.

Author : Christian D. Kettler
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630877064

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Reading Ray S. Anderson by Christian D. Kettler Pdf

Why is theology often divorced from ministry? Why is ministry left bereft of a robust theology? Ray S. Anderson, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary for over thirty years, has left a legacy of provocative reflections on these questions. In this book Christian Kettler provides a sure guide to major themes in the work of one of the most creative theological minds to have sought to integrate theology and ministry. Early experience on a South Dakota farm and in a California parish helped form the theologian whose radical incarnational theology of the "kenotic community" provided a new basis for a broader, risk-taking ecclesiology. Anderson also brought theological anthropology to the front of the agenda, and therefore into ministry to actual hurting human persons. His challenging theological reflections can provoke the mind, stir the heart, and guide compassionate and wise incarnational ministry. Each chapter ends with a case study from an actual life situation, to "test out" and work through the implications of Anderson's theology.

Author : Jack O. Balswick,Judith K. Balswick,Thomas V. Frederick
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493432035

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The Family by Jack O. Balswick,Judith K. Balswick,Thomas V. Frederick Pdf

This proven, comprehensive resource covers every issue that affects Christian family life. It has been in print for over thirty years and has sold nearly 100,000 copies. This new edition is updated throughout with discussions of recent family-related issues. It includes a new chapter on work and family balance and a new section on the increasing role grandparents take in parental responsibilities.

Author : Ray S. Anderson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725229020

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Christians Who Counsel by Ray S. Anderson Pdf

How does one view Christian counseling as a calling? What is the role and task of the counselor from a theological perspective? How does one strip away the ambiguity that is too often inherent in the words "therapy" and "counseling" in a religious setting? Ray S. Anderson has written this book as a theologian with a keen interest in helping Christian counselors fulfill their task more effectively by enabling them to see that task more clearly. Too often, even counselors who achieve effective results are beset by what Anderson calls "an uneasy conscience"--the realization that for some reason "a little transactional analysis once a week works better than a month of Sundays in curing the souls of troubled parishioners." This book seeks to put that uneasiness and ambiguity to rest by helping counselors see their work as a means of grace, rooted in a model of personhood that is both theologically and psychologically sound for realizing the full potential of each person. Christians Who Counsel has three parts, involving building a foundation for Christian counseling, exploring the spiritual dynamics in counseling, and describing counseling in a distinctly Christian mode. Written without either theological or psychological jargon, this book is for all Christians who counsel, whether pastors, lay counselors, psychotherapists, or family therapists. With clarity of vision comes the power of a renewed commitment.