The Soul of Ministry

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ISBN: 9780664257446 | 0664257445
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 8/1/1997

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Ray Anderson offers an inspiring call for Christian leaders to view Jesus as a model for their own ministry today.The Soul of Ministryexplores 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.

Preface

vii

PART I. Ministry as Theological Task

(32)

1. Ministry as Theological Discovery

(7)

2. Ministry as Theological Discernment

(7)

3. Ministry as Theological Innovation

(8)

4. Ministry as Theological Praxis

(8)

PART II. God's Ministry in Covenant and Creation

(34)

5. The Word of God Which Creates the Response

(8)

6. The Grace of God Which Presupposes Barrenness

(9)

7. The Covenant of God Which Precedes Creation

(8)

8. The Sabbath of God Which Renews and Restores

(7)

PART III. Jesus' Ministry to the Father on Behalf of the World

(40)

9. The Baptism of Jesus into Messianic Ministry

(9)

10. Jesus as the Servant of the Father on Behalf of the World

(9)

11. Jesus as Sent to the World on Behalf of the Father

(10)

12. The Resurrection and Justification of Jesus as the Verdict of the Father

(10)

PART IV. The Spirit's Ministry through Jesus for the Sake of the Church

107

(38)

13. Pentecost as Empowerment for Ministry

109

(8)

14. The Praxis of the Spirit as Liberation for Ministry

117

(12)

15. The Charisma of the Spirit and the Gift of Ministry

129

(8)

16. The Church as the Formation of Christ in the World

137

(8)

PART V. The Church's Ministry to the World on Behalf of Jesus

145

(42)

17. The Ministry of the Church as an Apostolic Community

147

(9)

18. The Ministry of the Church as a Community in Mission

156

(10)

19. The Ministry of the Church as a Sacrament of Forgiveness and Healing

166

(10)

20. The Ministry of the Church as the Advocate for the Abused and Oppressed

176

(11)

PART VI. Leading God's People in the Ministry of Christ

187

(38)

21. Leaders Who Abuse: The Misuse of Power

189

(8)

22. The Ministry of Servant Leadership

197

(8)

23. Churches That Abuse: Domestic Disorder in the Family of God

205

(8)

24. The Ministry of Care and Community

213

(12)

Notes

225

(32)

Bibliography

257

(8)

Index of Names and Subjects

265

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