Bivocational: Returning to the Roots of Ministry by Mark D.W. Edington (English)

Description: Bivocational by Mark D.W. Edington - Astute explication of where we are now, why the "Standard Model" is breaking down, and new models available to us - Opportunity to participate in a "Future of the Book" online experiment- Astute explication of where we are now, why the "Standard Model" is breaking down, and new models available to us FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bivocational: Returning to the Roots of Ministry offers one answer to the pressing question of the future of congregational life in the mainline Protestant Church. The contention of the book is that the model of professional ministry we have received from the past century of congregational life is imposing unsustainable costs on most congregations and parishes. In consequence, these faith communities face stark choices for which there are no self-evident answers. Shall we close? Shall we merge with another congregation-a decision shaped by a primary value on maintaining a full-time professional in the role of ordained minister? Can we find someone who will do the job part-time? What will it mean for them-and for us? Bivocational explores the impact on the ministry, on congregations, and on denominational polities of encouraging a way forward-one in which bivocational ordained professionals, ministers working simultaneously in the church and in secular life, come to leadership positions in the church. It explores the different sorts of gifts and preparation such ordained ministers need, and how a bivocational ethos looks when it characterizes not only the ordained minister, but all ministers of the congregation-lay and ordained alike. Author Biography MARK D. W. EDINGTON is the bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe. He served as Epps Fellow and Chaplain to Harvard College, and Associate Minister and Director of Administration in The Memorial Church of Harvard University. He served as executive director of the Center for the Study of World Religions and as the inaugural executive director of the Harvard Decision Science Laboratory. He was also the founding director of the Amherst College Press. He lives in Paris, France. Review "Mark Edingtons expansive definition of bivocational ministry offers insights to faithful people and faith community leaders, no matter their churchs personnel structure, nor their personal day jobs." —Sarah B. Drummond, Dean, Andover Newton Theological School"As the foundation stones of many churches appear to be crumbling, Bivocational offers a new model of ministry that is hopeful, affordable, and wonderfully consistent with Pauls vision for the church."—Jeffrey R. Docking, PhD, President, Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan Long Description - Astute explication of where we are now, why the "Standard Model" is breaking down, and new models available to us - Opportunity to participate in a "Future of the Book" online experiment Bivocational: Returning to the Roots of Ministry offers one answer to the pressing question of the future of congregational life in the mainline Protestant Church. The contention of the book is that the model of professional ministry we have received from the past century of congregational life is imposing unsustainable costs on most congregations and parishes. In consequence, these faith communities face stark choices for which there are no self-evident answers. Shall we close? Shall we merge with another congregation--a decision shaped by a primary value on maintaining a full-time professional in the role of ordained minister? Can we find someone who will do the job part-time? What will it mean for them--and for us? Bivocational explores the impact on the ministry, on congregations, and on denominational polities of encouraging a way forward--one in which bivocational ordained professionals, ministers working simultaneously in the church and in secular life, come to leadership positions in the church. It explores the different sorts of gifts and preparation such ordained ministers need, and how a bivocational ethos looks when it characterizes not only the ordained minister, but all ministers of the congregation--lay and ordained alike. Details ISBN0819233862 Author Mark D.W. Edington Pages 144 Year 2018 ISBN-10 0819233862 ISBN-13 9780819233868 Format Paperback Subtitle Returning to the Roots of Ministry Country of Publication United States DEWEY 253.2 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publisher Church Publishing Inc Imprint Church Publishing Inc Place of Publication New York Short Title Bivocational Language English Publication Date 2018-05-03 NZ Release Date 2018-05-03 US Release Date 2018-05-03 UK Release Date 2018-05-03 Alternative 9780819233875 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-07-22 Edition Description New edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126569285;

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