Together In Ministry

Author : Rob Dixon
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514000717

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Together in Ministry by Rob Dixon Pdf

Women and men are designed to work together in fulfilling God's mission on earth. Yet God's original intent for equal partnership has been so distorted that churches and organizations continually struggle to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration. Is it even possible to return to the Genesis ideal of co-laborers in today's contexts? Longtime ministry leader Rob Dixon knows it's possible—though it takes intentionality, courage, and wisdom. Based on qualitative field research among ministry practitioners, Together in Ministry offers a prophetic roadmap for individuals and communities as they seek to develop flourishing ministry partnerships for women and men. Organized around the key domains of inner life, community culture, and intentional practices, this model identifies ten key attributes of partnerships that are both personally satisfying and missionally effective. For each attribute Dixon presents research findings and biblical examples, along with benefits, barriers, and practical next steps. With plenty of real-life stories from ministry leaders and reflection questions in each chapter, Together in Ministry casts a compelling—and encouraging—vision for flourishing partnerships and equips teams and individuals with next steps for making that vision a reality.

Author : Sue Edwards,Kelley Mathews
Publisher : Kregel Academic
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825496806

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Mixed Ministry by Sue Edwards,Kelley Mathews Pdf

Written by well-respected ministry leaders, this must-have guide answers the question: How should men and women treat gender issues in ministry settings? Sue Edwards, Kelley Mathews, and Henry J. Rogers explore this complex and thorny issue in depth.

Author : Holly Catterton Allen,Christine Lawton,Cory L. Seibel
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781514001431

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Intergenerational Christian Formation by Holly Catterton Allen,Christine Lawton,Cory L. Seibel Pdf

"One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts." —Psalm 145:4 Most churches and faith communities segment their ministries by age and generation. In some congregations, people may never interact with those of other ages. But it was not always so. Throughout biblical tradition and the majority of history, communities of faith included people of all ages together in corporate worship, education, and ministry. The church was not just multigenerational; it was intergenerational, with the whole church together as one family and people of all ages learning from one another in common life. The process of becoming Christlike does not happen alone, and intergenerational faith communities are designed for Christian formation. All generations are gifted parts of the body, and churches need all the parts. In this comprehensive text, Holly Allen, Christine Lawton, and Cory Seibel offer a complete framework for intentional intergenerational Christian formation. They provide the theoretical foundations for intergenerationality, showing how learning and spiritual formation are better accomplished through intergenerational contexts. Then the authors give concrete guidance for intergenerational praxis on how worship, learning, community, and service can all be achieved intergenerationally. Case studies of intergenerational congregations provide models for how a culture of intergenerationality can be created in local churches. This second edition has been revised and updated throughout with new empirical research, intergenerational spiritual practices, and Gen Z realities, with fresh stories of intergenerational formation both in the US and around the world. Discover the riches of intergenerational ministry, and let all generations commend the works of God to one another.

Author : Gloria Furman,Kathleen Nielson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433545269

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Word-Filled Women's Ministry by Gloria Furman,Kathleen Nielson Pdf

The Bible is clear that women as well as men are created in God's image and intended to serve him with their lives. But what does this look like for women in the church? Helping church leaders think through what a Bible-centered women’s ministry looks like, this collection of essays by respected Bible teachers and authors such as Gloria Furman, Nancy Guthrie, and Susan Hunt addresses a variety of topics relevant to women. Whether exploring the importance of intergenerational relationships, the Bible’s teaching on sexuality, or women’s roles in the church and the home, this book of wise teaching and practical instruction will become a must-have resource for anyone interested in bolstering the health and vitality of Christian women in the context of the local church.

Author : Roy M. Oswald,James Heath,Ann Heath
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566994743

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Beginning Ministry Together by Roy M. Oswald,James Heath,Ann Heath Pdf

Beginning Ministry Together is about the transition period between the announcement that one pastor is leaving and the time when another pastor is well settled. The message brought by Roy Oswald and colleagues Jim and Ann Heath is that this is not an impossible time to be survived only with a lot of expert help. Rather, even though the task is complex, committed congregational leaders can handle it—with the help of people who have been on this journey before. Oswald describes how clergy and congregations can better end and begin pastorates. He shows them how to say good-bye and discern their needs for the future—how to use the open space between pastorates for evaluation and preparation for a new day.

Author : Geoff Surratt,Sherry Surratt
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718095918

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Together by Geoff Surratt,Sherry Surratt Pdf

Serving in numerous ministry capacities together, Geoff and Sherry Surratt have valuable lessons and observations to pass along to couples seeking to serve in ministry together. Marriage is hard. Learning to do life with another human being presents unanticipated challenges that take determined, focused, humbling effort to work through. Ministry is hard. Much like marriage, it's full of unanticipated challenges, requires a great deal of selflessness, and often comes with little reward. Marriage and ministry together? It’s a unique calling, yet couples who enter into it seldom receive adequate preparation, training, or even warning! Geoff and Sherry Surratt have been at both marriage and ministry together for over 30 years and have seen the highs, lows, and everything in between—they've managed to figure out a way to make it all work together. But the Surratts aren't the Facebook ministry couple with perfect hair, perfect skin, and perfect children. In fact, Together isn't a how-to-guide to create the model marriage-in-ministry. It's more like coffee with friends who've been where you are going and have learned some valuable lessons that may help you find your way, together.

Author : Derek Tidball
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830838592

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Ministry by the Book by Derek Tidball Pdf

Focusing on pastoral leadership within local churches or groups of churches, Derek Tidball provides a comprehensive survey of the variety of ministry models and patterns found in the New Testament with applications for today's ministry.

Author : Edith May Lyman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1320744761

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Together in Ministry by Edith May Lyman Pdf

Author : Jim Putman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493404940

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The Power of Together by Jim Putman Pdf

An Invitation to Deeper, More Joyful, and Rewarding Relationships with God and Others None of us is lovable all of the time. People are unreasonable, arguments flare, feelings are hurt. And no one can make us feel worse than those closest to us. It's easy to fall into the trap of closing ourselves off in order to protect ourselves, rather than opening ourselves up for relationship with each other. But think of who Jesus invited into his life and ministry. They weren't always lovable. Yet he modeled perfect love for us and showed how the mark of a spiritually mature believer was always love. In The Power of Together, pastor and author Jim Putman uncovers the core of true discipleship with an in-depth, biblical look at how Jesus always invited people into relationship with himself. He loved them with God's perfect love and, in the process, showed everyone around him that the act of following God is the act of extending and receiving love that endures all things.

Author : Moody Publishers
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781575676838

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The CoMission by Moody Publishers Pdf

This story tells how the Gospel was taken to Russia over a five-year period, after the fall of communism when a new harvest field opened up. More than 80 ministries partnered together in a cooperative effort that is unparalleled, and documented here. It shows how the power of God can work when believers humble themselves and submit to one another, partnering together.

Author : Sara Gaston Barton
Publisher : ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0891121099

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A Woman Called by Sara Gaston Barton Pdf

The call to ministry is profound and life-changing, one that women are often forbidden to answer. In this sensitive and moving memoir Sara Barton speaks openly and vulnerably about how the conflict has played out in her life.

Author : Robert L. Saucy,Judith TenElshof
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575678616

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Women and Men in Ministry by Robert L. Saucy,Judith TenElshof Pdf

The role of women in the church is a debate that has raged within the church for much of the twentieth century. On one side are those who say there is no difference between men and women. On the other side are those who severely limit women who want to offer ministry to the church. Judith TenElshof and Robert Saucy take the middle approach. Believing that the modern views have denied the distinctions between men and women, the authors adopt a view called complementarianism. TenElshof and Saucy argue that while men and women are equal, God has given different roles to each and that these roles rely on each other to be fully effective.

Author : John Trent,Rodney Cox,Eric Tooker
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433672729

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Leading From Your Strengths: Ministry Teams by John Trent,Rodney Cox,Eric Tooker Pdf

Do you know the four inescapable “transitions” that every ministry team must face?The answer to that question lies at the heart of successful ministry teams and is found in the powerful book, Leading from Your Strengths: Building Close-Knit Ministry Teams. Whether you’re a pastor or in para-church ministry, a lay leader or a team member, the principles you learn here can make a tremendous difference in how effective and intimate your ministry team becomes.From eye-opening stories, to understanding the four inescapable “transitions,” to taking an online strengths assessment, you’ll discover your unique God-given strengths, learn to understand and appreciate the strengths of others, and learn to blend the differences.Building strong, effective ministry teams is like taking a whitewater-rafting trip, with many unexpected rapids along the way. Join Dr. John Trent, Rodney Cox, and Eric Tooker, your guides on the journey to Leading From Your Strengths™.

Author : Andrew Root
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310586647

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Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry by Andrew Root Pdf

Think about sin and the cross—the way that salvation changes who we are and how God sees us. It’s a central part of our faith, and yet it’s one of the most confusing and difficult things to teach. Especially to a room full of teenagers. In Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry, Andrew Root invites you along on a journey with Nadia—a fictional youth worker who is wrestling with how to present the cross to her own students in a meaningful way. Using Nadia’s narrative, along with his own insights, Root helps you reimagine how the cross, sin, and salvation can be taught to students in a way that leads them to embrace a lifestyle that chases after Jesus, rather than creating teenagers who just try to “be good.”

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310864516

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Two Views on Women in Ministry by Zondervan, Pdf

The role of women in positions of worship and church leadership is one of the most divisive and inconclusive biblical debates. Two Views on Women in Ministry furnishes you with a clear and thorough presentation of the two primary exegetical arguments so you can better understand each one's strengths, weaknesses, and complexities. Egalitarian - equal ministry opportunity for both genders (represented by Linda L. Belleville and Craig S. Keener) Complementarian - men and women fill distinctive ministry roles (represented by Craig L. Blomberg and Thomas R. Schreiner) This revised edition brings the exchange of ideas and perspectives into the traditional Counterpoints format. Each author states his or her case and is then critiqued by the other contributors. The fair-minded, interactive Counterpoints forum allows you to compare and contrast the two different positions and form your own opinion concerning the practical and often deeply personal subject of women in ministry. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.