Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership: Context, Calling, Character, and Practice
Ebook
The demand for integrity--genuine spirituality, exemplary character, and competent skills--among ministry leaders has never been greater. This book introduces students and beginning practitioners to the theological and practical elements that make for healthy leadership and leaders in Christian ministry. How ministry leaders understand who God is and who they themselves are governs every aspect of their work and well-being, and how they understand the nature of the church and their role as ministry leaders forms their sense of purpose and identity. This book is written from the perspective of ministry leadership in Christian traditions with congregational polity, but there is much that applies to ministry leadership in all Christian traditions. The text introduces terms, ideas, and skills foundational for getting started in ministry leadership and for more advanced study in each area. Most importantly, the book integrates biblical, historical, and theological reflection with the description of practical skills, demonstrating how students themselves can think theologically about ministry leadership. Thinking clearly about context, calling, and character provides the perspective from which to understand the essential practices of ministry leadership and to conduct them with integrity.
“I am grateful (and any number of ministerial students will be
as well!) that William (‘Bill’) D. M. Carrell has written this
valuable volume for men and women (who are preparing to be)
Christian ministry leaders. I can but wish that a book of such
practical wisdom and instruction had been available when I began my
journey in ministry many years ago. Here, one finds the guidance
and the resources necessary for a thoughtful, faithful, and
enduring ministry in the gospel.”
—Todd D. Still, George W. Truett Theological Seminary
“This book is a thorough and insightful overview of ministry
leadership, including a concise definition, full discussion of
calling and character, and descriptions of key practices. An ideal
textbook for students, especially beginning students considering
leadership in ministry, this book is also a meaningful companion
text for students in internships in church leadership and other
Christian ministry settings. I highly recommend this book as a
textbook for faculty members, church leaders, and students of
Christian ministry leadership.”
—Jeter Basden, consultant, Association of Ministry Guidance
Professors
- Title: Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership: Context, Calling, Character, and Practice
- Author: William D. M. Carrell
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666727012, 9781666727005, 9781666732856, 1666727016, 1666727008, 1666732850
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666727012
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-22T07:29:53Z
William D. M. Carrell is professor of christian studies and
director of ministry guidance at the University of Mary
Hardin-Baylor. He has served as a professor and administrator at
universities in Virginia and Texas and as a pastor of churches in
Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and Maryland.