Pastoral practices : a Wesleyan paradigm / Mark A. Maddix & Diane Leclerc, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Leclerc, Diane, 1963-

Maddix, Mark A., 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wesley, John, 1703-1791.

Wesleyan Church--Doctrines.

Pastoral theology--Wesleyan Church.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kansas City, Missouri : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Pastoring is tough. The challenges are many, expectations are high, and tasks are wide ranging. What's more, pastoring demands a sound theology on which to base everything a pastor does. Pastoral Practices is a guide to help pastors draw on the insights of Wesleyan theology and incorporate them into their ministries. Whatever the task may be--preaching, discipling, evangelizing, or administrating--this book will shed light on the way Wesleyan theology refines, informs, and enhances the theories and methods of each pastoral practice. Combining their in-depth scholarship, practical experience, and profound understanding into this accessible and useful resource, the contributing writers demonstrate the value and effectiveness of pastoring the Wesleyan way. Not only will pastors and their associates find this book a worthwhile asset, but lay leaders, small-group facilitators, and others doing ministry in the church will also benefit from its invaluable insight and well-reasoned advice.

Contents:

""Cover Page ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Contributors""; ""1. A Wesleyan Way to Pastor: Wesleyan Theology as Pastoral Practice""; ""Mark A. Maddix and Diane Leclerc""; ""2. Ordained to Word: Preaching in the Wesleyan Spirit""; ""Jeff Crosno""; ""3. Ordained to Sacrament: Wesleyan Theology as Sacramental Practice""; ""Phil Hamner""; ""4. Responsive to God: Wesleyan Worship as a Means of Spiritually Forming Grace""; ""Paul Willis""; ""5. Representing God: Pastoral Care as a Wesleyan Essential""; ""Jeren Rowell""

""6. Standing in the Gap: Wesleyan Foundations for Pastoral Counseling""""Glena Andrews""; ""7. Filling the Bucket: A Wesleyan Way to Care for Yourself and the Ones You Love""; ""Michael Pitts""; ""8. Leading with Basin and Towel: Servant Leadership in a Wesleyan Framework""; ""Ed Robinso""; ""9. “Orienteering�: Administration as Wesleyan Cooperation""; ""Stan Rodes""; ""10. Via Salutis: Discipleship on the Wesleyan Journey""; ""Rondy Smith""; ""11. Reaching the Least of These: Hospitality as the Heart of Wesleyan Identity""; ""Nell Becker Sweeden""

""12. The Divine Dance: Evangelism in a Wesleyan Matrix""""Dana Hicks""; ""13. Graceful Inclusion: Special Needs as a Test of Wesleyan Ecclesiology""; ""Joy Wisehart""; ""14. Wesleyan Contextualization: Pastoral Practices in a Multicultural World""; ""Mario Zani and Carol Rotz""; ""15. Case Study: Wesleyan Practical Theology at Work in the City""; ""Jon Middendorf""; ""Notes""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8341-3033-5