Together in ministry : women and men in flourishing partnerships / Rob Dixon ; foreword by Ruth Haley Barton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dixon, Robert (Robert Ford), 1972- author.

Contributor:

Barton, Ruth Haley.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Group ministry.

Women in church work.

Men in church work.

Church personnel management.

Man-woman relationships--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Man-woman relationships.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 pages) ; illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Together in Ministry

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press, [2021].

Summary:

"Is it possible for churches and organizations to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration? Longtime ministry leader Rob Dixon casts a compelling-and encouraging-vision for flourishing partnerships between women and men. With research findings, biblical examples, real-life stories, and practical next steps, this roadmap equips teams and individuals with next steps for making that vision a reality"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword / by Ruth Haley Barton

Introduction: God's intent for flourishing partnerships

The together in ministry model

Authentic learner's posture

Shared theological conviction of gender equality

Awareness of gender brokenness

Vision for freely shared power

Differences for the sake of mission

Value for holistic friendships

Corporate sensitivity to adverse gender dynamics

Abundant communication

Contextualized boundaries

Public affirmation and modeling

Conclusion: Together in ministry.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781514000700

9781514000717

1514000717

OCLC:

1266904431