Pastoral Identity
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Pastoral Identity

True Shepherds in the Household of Faith

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Pastoral Identity

True Shepherds in the Household of Faith

About this book

Webster calls pastors to reject "Christendom" approaches to church leadership that require the pastor to exert control over the church's direction and ministry. Such models differ fundamentally from the New Testament "household of faith" vision of pastoral ministry, which affirms the disciple-making responsibility of the whole community, the priesthood of all believers, and the shared gifts of the Spirit.Rather than perpetuate pastoral leadership based on individual initiative, institutional power, and personal charisma, experienced pastor and seminary professor Douglas Webster defines a New Testament model of the pastor, outlining the major features of pastoring among the household of faith, such as: - Viewing the church as an every-member ministry- Seeking synergism between pastoral identity and congregational identity- Prioritizing a pastor's daily rhythms of grace in prayer, study, and care for the body- Supporting pastor-theologians who shepherd believers in the whole counsel of GodSuch pastoral authority and guidance require mutual submission in Christ. Pastors and laypeople alike let go of dominant cultural models of pastoring and embrace the values of Christ's kingdom.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface: The Unlearning Curve
  7. Chapter 1. Shared Wisdom
  8. Chapter 2. Christendom and the Household of Faith
  9. Chapter 3. The Heroic Pastor
  10. Chapter 4. Pastor as Friend
  11. Chapter 5. A Holy Priesthood
  12. Chapter 6. Pastor as Shepherd
  13. Chapter 7. Shared Vision
  14. Chapter 8. Pastor-Theologian
  15. Chapter 9. All Wisdom
  16. Chapter 10. To This End