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Loading... Ministry in Three Dimensions: A Theological Foundation for Local Church Leadership (edition 1999)by Steven J. L. Croft
Work InformationMinistry in Three Dimensions: Ordination and Leadership in the Local Church by Steven J. L. Croft
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The author uses a three-stranded approach to ordained leadership: service, eldership and oversight, tracing them through the Old and New Testaments and throughout Christian history. With insight on the present day situation, he provides a model for ministry which is relevant across all denominations. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)262.14Religions Christian church and church work Church Polity; Ecclesiology Ministry Priest; Presbyter; Minister; Lay ministryLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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I think that there is a lack of acknowledgement of the place of incarnational identification in pain that is at the heart of Christian leadership. Further, the necessity for the ministerial identity to be underpinned by a confidence in human identity, provided by God and the power of the Holy Spirit is not highlighted.
Croft also has issues with aspects of leadership and management science, but does not appear to have a full appreciation of the spectrum of this discipline (eg Servant Leader, Robert Greenleaf). This book will be very useful to anybody exploring issues of Christian ministry and leadership, but is probably best read in conjunction with other texts, I recommend Jesus Driven Ministry, Ajith Fernando. ( )