Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership

Author : William D. M. Carrell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666732856

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Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership by William D. M. Carrell Pdf

The demand for integrity—genuine spirituality, exemplary character, and competent skills—among ministry leaders has never been greater. This book introduces students and beginning practitioners to the theological and practical elements that make for healthy leadership and leaders in Christian ministry. How ministry leaders understand who God is and who they themselves are governs every aspect of their work and well-being, and how they understand the nature of the church and their role as ministry leaders forms their sense of purpose and identity. This book is written from the perspective of ministry leadership in Christian traditions with congregational polity, but there is much that applies to ministry leadership in all Christian traditions. The text introduces terms, ideas, and skills foundational for getting started in ministry leadership and for more advanced study in each area. Most importantly, the book integrates biblical, historical, and theological reflection with the description of practical skills, demonstrating how students themselves can think theologically about ministry leadership. Thinking clearly about context, calling, and character provides the perspective from which to understand the essential practices of ministry leadership and to conduct them with integrity.

Author : William D. M. Carrell
Publisher : Wipf & Stock Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1666727008

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Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership by William D. M. Carrell Pdf

The demand for integrity--genuine spirituality, exemplary character, and competent skills--among ministry leaders has never been greater. This book introduces students and beginning practitioners to the theological and practical elements that make for healthy leadership and leaders in Christian ministry. How ministry leaders understand who God is and who they themselves are governs every aspect of their work and well-being, and how they understand the nature of the church and their role as ministry leaders forms their sense of purpose and identity. This book is written from the perspective of ministry leadership in Christian traditions with congregational polity, but there is much that applies to ministry leadership in all Christian traditions. The text introduces terms, ideas, and skills foundational for getting started in ministry leadership and for more advanced study in each area. Most importantly, the book integrates biblical, historical, and theological reflection with the description of practical skills, demonstrating how students themselves can think theologically about ministry leadership. Thinking clearly about context, calling, and character provides the perspective from which to understand the essential practices of ministry leadership and to conduct them with integrity.

Author : James E. Means
Publisher : Baker Publishing Group (MI)
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801062500

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Leadership in Christian Ministry by James E. Means Pdf

Author : Gordon W. Kuhrt
Publisher : Church House Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0715181114

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An Introduction to Christian Ministry by Gordon W. Kuhrt Pdf

This handbook investigates the Christian ministry providing an introduction to what the Bible says as well as addressing developments from the history of the Church. It considers crucial issues for the contemporary Christian, including the ministry of the whole church, women in leadership, working together and handling failure. The book also provides insight into the workings of the Church of England and how one becomes an ordained minister.

Author : Ian S. Markham,Oran E. Warder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780470673294

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An Introduction to Ministry by Ian S. Markham,Oran E. Warder Pdf

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

Author : Timothy C. Geoffrion
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566996730

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The Spirit-Led Leader by Timothy C. Geoffrion Pdf

In our postmodern, experience-oriented culture, people are longing for greater authenticity, integrity, and depth in their pastors and leaders. Board directors, church members, and staff alike are all eagerly seeking leaders who effectively integrate their spirituality and leadership. Pastors and executives, however, often struggle with knowing how to integrate their spiritual values and practices into their leadership and management roles. Designed for pastors, executives, administrators, managers, coordinators, and all who see themselves as leaders and who want to fulfill their God-given purpose, The Spirit-Led Leader addresses the critical fusion of spiritual life and leadership for those who not only want to see results, but who also desire to care just as deeply about who they are and how they lead as they do about what they produce and accomplish. Geoffrion creates a new vision for spiritual leadership as partly an art, partly a result of careful planning, and always a working of the grace of God

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585588367

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Introducing Christian Education by Anonim Pdf

Building on the success of his 1992 collection Foundations of Ministry (over 17,000 sold), Michael Anthony offers Introducing Christian Education to fill the need in the C.E. curriculum for an introductory foundations textbook--one that provides an overview and understanding of the broad range of subjects included in C.E.--for college and seminary use. Thirty-one chapters are offered under the following sections: 1) Foundations of C.E.; 2) Developmental Perspectives of C.E.; 3) Educational Implications of C.E.; 4) Organization, Administration, and Leadership; 5) C.E. Applied to the Family; and 6) Specialized Ministries. Contributors include Robert Pazmiño, Jim Wilhoit, Julie Gorman, Klaus Issler, and Ted Ward. FROM THE FOREWORD BY LESTER C. BLANK JR. Introducing Christian Education will become a major resource text for church leaders and Christian education leaders who are professors of Christian education. It will be a valuable resource in my personal library. The desired outcome will be Psalm 78:72: "He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands."

Author : Titre Ande
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281065349

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ISG 43: A Guide to Leadership by Titre Ande Pdf

An introduction to missiological Christian leadership. The book's focus is on the need to empower and equip the people of God to carry out God's mission in the world. Exploring principles of leadership, it suggests practical skills and stimulates further discussion. The emphasis of the book is on theological engagement with practical issues, and each chapter gives concrete, applied illustrations of the theological approach.

Author : Kenneth O. Gangel
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575677865

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Team Leadership In Christian Ministry by Kenneth O. Gangel Pdf

'Team leadership is the exercise of one's spiritual gifts under the call of God to serve a certain group of people in achieving the goals God has given them toward the end of glorifying Christ.'How is your church or organization governed? Does it have an authoritarian, top-down administration? Is the ministry vision developed by a few top officials, with little input from staff or volunteers? Today the definition of an effective leader has changed. No longer does the model leader manage like the Lone Ranger - either do it his way or no way. Today the model leader shares responsibility with fellow team leaders and seeks to serve them. In this complete revision of his earlier work, Building Leaders for Church Education, Dr. Gangel carefully lays a biblical foundation for the team leadership model. This leadership is not dogmatic control or personality worship. It has no room for political power plays. Instead, it is Paul gently nurturing young Christians in his epistles. It is Barnabas willingly thrusting others into situations where they develop their own gifts. It is Christ, choosing not one, but twelve men to carry on His ministry. It is servant leadership. With examples, illustrations, and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, Dr. Gangel prods and encourages the reader to move beyond the safety net of autocratic leadership into the rewarding, effective practice of leading with and through others.

Author : Justin A. Irving,Mark L. Strauss
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493418084

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Leadership in Christian Perspective by Justin A. Irving,Mark L. Strauss Pdf

This book brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action to offer a practical guide to Christian leaders. Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership models have moved from autocratic and paternalistic leader-centered models toward an increased focus on followers. The authors show how contemporary theories such as transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership take an important step toward prioritizing and empowering followers who work with leaders to accomplish organizational goals. Irving and Strauss organize their book around "nine empowering practices," making it accessible to students, church leaders, and business leaders. Integrating solid research in leadership studies with biblical and theological reflection on the leadership ideas that are most compatible with Christian faith, this book is an important resource for all Christian students of leadership.

Author : Michael J. Anthony
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441206572

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Foundations of Ministry by Michael J. Anthony Pdf

Develop an excellent Christian education ministry with this introductory guide from the faculty of Biola University's Talbot School of Theology.

Author : Paul David Tripp
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433567667

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Lead by Paul David Tripp Pdf

The church is experiencing a leadership crisis. What can we do to prevent pastors from leaving the ministry? For every celebrity pastor exiting the ministry in the spotlight, there are many more lesser-known pastors leaving in the shadows. Pastor and best-selling author Paul David Tripp argues that lurking behind every pastoral failure is the lack of a strong leadership community. Tripp draws on his decades of ministry experience to give churches twelve gospel principles necessary to combat this leadership crisis. Each of these principles, built upon characteristics such as humility, dependency, and accountability, will enable new and experienced leaders alike to focus their attention on the ultimate leadership model: the gospel.

Author : Olin D. Boles
Publisher : CrossBooks Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1615077162

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Second-Mile Leadership Principles by Olin D. Boles Pdf

The principles behind leading others to serve Christ are international, intercultural, intergenerational, and timeless just like the principles of Christianity itself. The methods of pastors and leaders often change, but principles never do. In Second-Mile Leadership Principles, pastor, missionary, and Christian leader Olin D. Boles delivers the founding principles of Christian leadership to church leaders and others looking to go the extra mile in spreading the Word of God. In his accessible and perceptive exploration of the principles of Christian leadership, Boles uses biblical passages to introduce and support each concept. He groups the concepts into sections, addressing everything from the call and the character to the reward of the second-mile Christian leader. The Bible is full of such examples after all, it recounts in great detail the leadership of Jesus Christ, whose spirit and purpose should work through all leaders. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenged his followers to commit to going the second mile in their endeavors. Leaders who willingly accept this challenge and open their hearts to Christ's ministry will join the front line of Christian spiritual leadership, and they will continue the work of Jesus Christ.

Author : Michael W. Foss
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1451414757

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A Servant's Manual by Michael W. Foss Pdf

This short volume is a plea for Christians to rethink their point and purpose in light of larger cultural changes and a crisis in leadership. Foss's model of moving from issues into conversation and then into compassion is a blueprint for new leadership.

Author : David P. Gushee,Walter C. Jackson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441231680

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Preparing for Christian Ministry by David P. Gushee,Walter C. Jackson Pdf

Encouragement for students to reflect on the nature and task of ministry in the 21st century and to seek education to equip them for ministry.