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Patterns of ministry among the first Christians / Kevin Giles.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Giles, Kevin, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pastoral theology--Biblical teaching.
- Pastoral theology.
- Priesthood--History of doctrines.
- Priesthood.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (272 pages)
- Edition:
- Second edition, revised and enlarged.
- Place of Publication:
- Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, 2017.
- Summary:
- This new edition of Patterns of Ministry Among the First Christians tells the story of how the first Christian leaders emerged and, with the passing of time, developed. The book includes sections on Jesus and Paul and their understanding of Christian leadership, on bishops, deacons, elders, apostles, prophets, and teachers, and on ordination. The focus is primarily on the first century but historical development is noted. The author also discuses the ways the New Testament may speak to the present.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781625641595
- 1625641591
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