The Pastor As Public Theologian

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Owen Strachan
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441245724

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Many pastors today see themselves primarily as counselors, leaders, and motivators. Yet this often comes at the expense of the fundamental reality of the pastorate as a theological office. The most important role is to be a theologian mediating God to the people. The church needs pastors who can contextualize biblical wisdom in Christian living to help their congregations think theologically about all aspects of their lives, such as work, end-of-life decisions, political involvement, and entertainment choices. Drawing on the Bible, key figures from church history, and Christian theology, this book offers a clarion call for pastors to serve as public theologians in their congregations and communities. It is designed to be engaging reading for busy pastors and includes pastoral reflections on the theological task from twelve working pastors, including Kevin DeYoung and Cornelius Plantinga.

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Owen Strachan
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1540961893

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The Pastor as Public Theologian by Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Owen Strachan Pdf

Top Ministry Book of 2015, The Gospel Coalition (TGC Editors' Picks) Many pastors today see themselves primarily as counselors, leaders, and motivators. Yet this often comes at the expense of the fundamental reality of the pastorate as a theological office. The most important role is to be a theologian mediating God to the people. The church needs pastors who can contextualize biblical wisdom in Christian living to help their congregations think theologically about all aspects of their lives, such as work, end-of-life decisions, political involvement, and entertainment choices. Drawing on the Bible, key figures from church history, and Christian theology, this book offers a clarion call for pastors to serve as public theologians in their congregations and communities. It is designed to be engaging reading for busy pastors and includes pastoral reflections on the theological task from twelve working pastors, including Kevin DeYoung and Cornelius Plantinga.

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Owen Strachan
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0801097711

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The Pastor as Public Theologian by Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Owen Strachan Pdf

Many pastors today see themselves primarily as counselors, leaders, and motivators. Yet this often comes at the expense of the fundamental reality of the pastorate as a theological office. The most important role is to be a theologian mediating God to the people. The church needs pastors who can contextualize biblical wisdom in Christian living to help their congregations think theologically about all aspects of their lives, such as work, end-of-life decisions, political involvement, and entertainment choices. Drawing on the Bible, key figures from church history, and Christian theology, this book offers a clarion call for pastors to serve as public theologians in their congregations and communities. It is designed to be engaging reading for busy pastors and includes pastoral reflections on the theological task from twelve working pastors, including Kevin DeYoung and Cornelius Plantinga.

Author : Gerald Hiestand,Todd A. Wilson
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310516996

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The Pastor Theologian by Gerald Hiestand,Todd A. Wilson Pdf

Pastoral ministry today is often ruled by an emphasis on short-sighted goals, pragmatic results, and shallow thinking. Unfortunately, those in the academy tend to have the opposite problem, failing to connect theological study to the pressing issues facing the church today. Contemporary evangelicalism has lost sight of the inherent connection between pastoral leadership and theology. This results in theologically anemic churches, and ecclesial anemic theologies. Todd Wilson and Gerald Hiestand contend that among a younger generation of evangelical pastors and theologians, there is a growing appreciation for the native connection between theology and pastoral ministry. At the heart of this recovery of a theological vision for ministry is the re-emergence of the role of the "pastor theologian." The Pastor Theologian presents a taxonomy of the pastor-theologian and shows how individual pastors—given their unique calling and gift-set—can best embody this age-old vocation in the 21st century. They present three models that combine theological study and practical ministry to the church: The Local Theologian—a pastor theologian who ably services the theological needs of a local congregation. The Popular Theologian—a pastor theologian who writes theology to a wider lay audience. The Ecclesial Theologian—a pastor theologian who writes theology to other theologians and scholars. Raising the banner for the pastor as theologian, this book invites the emerging generation of theologians and pastors to reimagine the pastoral vocation along theological lines, and to identify with one of the above models of the pastor theologian.

Author : John Piper,D. A. Carson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433526503

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The Pastor as Scholar and the Scholar as Pastor by John Piper,D. A. Carson Pdf

Following the 2009 Gospel Coalition conference John Piper and D. A. Carson presented two talks at Park Community Church in Chicago, IL, sponsored by the Henry Institute at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. The topic of their presentation was on the relationship of scholarship and pastoral ministry. Piper centered on the importance of scholarship and academic pursuits in his role as pastor. Carson, conversely, focused on the importance of pastoral ministry in his career as scholar. The event was enthusiastically received and brought great insight and balance. Now their talks have been edited with additional content and put into book form. Weaving testimony and teaching, Piper and Carson challenge all those in ministry to think carefully and holistically about their calling. An introduction by Owen Strachan and a conclusion by David Mathis provide context and application to these unique messages. Pastors and scholars will want to take advantage of this valuable insider perspective from two men who have been acclaimed for their sharp thinking and pastoral hearts.

Author : Cameron Helen
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048862

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Theological Reflection for Human Flourishing by Cameron Helen Pdf

Practical theology and theological reflection are growing areas of theological studies. This book aims to create a bridge between pastoral practice and public theology.

Author : Stanley Hauerwas
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802871909

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The Work of Theology by Stanley Hauerwas Pdf

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Charles A. Anderson,Michael J. Sleasman
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441200495

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Everyday Theology (Cultural Exegesis) by Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Charles A. Anderson,Michael J. Sleasman Pdf

Everyday theology is the reflective and practical task of living each day as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. In other words, theology is not just for Sundays, and it's not just for professional theologians. Everyday Theology teaches all Christians how to get the theological lay of the land. It enables them to become more conscious of the culture they inhabit every day so that they can understand how it affects them and how they can affect it. If theology is the ministry of the Word to the world, everyday theologians need to know something about that world, and Everyday Theology shows them how to understand their culture make an impact on it. Engaging and full of fresh young voices, this book is the first in the new Cultural Exegesis series.

Author : Grant Wacker
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780674052185

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America’s Pastor by Grant Wacker Pdf

Examines the life of Billy Graham and how he impacted American culture by successfully tapping into broader cultural trends.

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801036231

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Theological Interpretation of the New Testament by Kevin J. Vanhoozer Pdf

Utilizes material from the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible to introduce theological interpretation through a book-by-book survey of the New Testament.

Author : Max L. Stackhouse
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802868817

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Shaping Public Theology by Max L. Stackhouse Pdf

Max L. Stackhouse is one of the most prolific and influential American theologians of the last half century, and he has been widely recognized for his contributions to the emerging field of public theology. This volume compiles some of Stackhouse's most significant shorter writings. These selections make clear his central role in the development of public theology as a distinct disciplinary perspective in the fields of Christian theology and theological ethics. Shaping Public Theology serves as an introduction to Stackhouse's extensive corpus; readers will see the depth and breadth of his comprehensive public theology while also gaining insight into his singular importance for the field.

Author : Clive Pearson
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781928314677

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Enacting a Public Theology by Clive Pearson Pdf

The practice of a public theology is to identify issues that require attention for the sake of a civil society and the flourishing of all. In diverse ways the writers of Enacting a Public Theology recognise that the present is a volatile moment in time. The publication explores the loss of confidence in the contemporary expressions of democracy; the climate emergency accompanies the dawn of the Anthropocene; the migration of people raises concerns to do with identity, belonging and where is home; the invasion of land wrongly described as terra nullius and then invaded demands a deepened praxis of reconciliation between first and second peoples; and lastly there is an urgent need to speak into the situation of those pushed to the margins because of HIV/Aids. Enacting a Public Theology represents the thinking of writers from Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand. It is both local and global in its concern. Each one of the contributors participated in the triennial gathering of the Global Network of Public Theology held in Stellenbosch in 2016.

Author : Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Craig G. Bartholomew,Daniel Treier,N.T. Wright
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441210586

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Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible by Kevin J. Vanhoozer,Craig G. Bartholomew,Daniel Treier,N.T. Wright Pdf

For the pastor or serious layperson, the realm of biblical interpretation can be a confusing maze of personalities, communities, methods, and theories. This maze can often result in obscuring the main goal of interpreting Scripture: hearing and knowing God better. The Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible is a groundbreaking reference tool that introduces readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It discusses these approaches and evaluates their helpfulness in enabling Christians to hear what God is saying to the church through Scripture. The contributors come from a variety of backgrounds, and the dictionary covers a broad range of topics with both clarity and depth.

Author : Earl E. Shelp,Ronald Sunderland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0829807764

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The Pastor as Theologian by Earl E. Shelp,Ronald Sunderland Pdf

Author : Miroslav Volf
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587432989

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A Public Faith by Miroslav Volf Pdf

An intellectual and applied Christian engagement with what it really means to flourish as human beings in relationship to God and one another.