Ministry in the Image of God
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Ministry in the Image of God

The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service

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eBook - ePub

Ministry in the Image of God

The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service

About this book

Christianity Today Book Awards Merit winner

"As the Father has sent me, so I send you."

Those of us called to Christian ministry are commissioned and sent by Jesus, just as he himself was called and sent by the Father. Thus we naturally pattern our ministries after Christ's example. But distinctively Christian service involves the Spirit as well, just as Jesus himself accomplished his ministry in the power of the Spirit. Thus the whole Trinity--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--gives shape to truly authentic Christian ministry.

Though as Christians we all affirm the doctrine of the Trinity, many of us might struggle to explain how understanding the Trinity could actually shape our ministry. Stephen Seamands demonstrates how a fully orbed theology of the Trinity transforms our perception and practice of vocational ministry. Theological concepts like relationality and perichoresis have direct relevance to pastoral life and work, especially in unfolding a trinitarian approach to relationships, service and mission. A thoroughly trinitarian outlook provides the fuel for our ministry " of Jesus Christ, to the Father, through the Holy Spirit, on behalf of the church and the world."

Essential reading for pastors, parachurch workers, counselors, missionaries, youth ministers and all who are called to any vocation of Christian ministry.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. 1 Trinitarian Ministry - Why It Matters
  6. 2 Relational Personhood - The Nature of Trinitarian Ministry
  7. 3 Joyful Intimacy - The Foundation of Trinitarian Ministry
  8. 4 Glad Surrender - The Heart of Trinitarian Ministry
  9. 5 Complex Simplicity - The Mystery of Trinitarian Ministry
  10. 6 Gracious Self-Acceptance - The Particularity of Trinitarian Ministry
  11. 7 Mutual Indwelling - The Reciprocity of Trinitarian Ministry
  12. 8 Passionate Mission - The Impulse of Trinitarian Ministry
  13. Notes
  14. Praise for Ministry in the Image of God
  15. About the Author
  16. Like this book?
  17. Copyright