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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian ministry & pastoral activity
The necessary context of prophetic preaching, Walter Brueggemann
argues, is a contestation between narratives: the dominant
narrative of our time, which promoting self-sufficiency at the
national level (through militarism) and the personal (through
consumerism), and the countervailing narrative of a world claimed
by a God who is gracious, uncompromisingand real. In previous work
Brueggemann has pointed us again and again to the indispensability
of imagination. Here he writes for those who bear responsibility
for regular proclamation in communities of faith, describing the
discipline of a prophetic imagination that is unflinchingly
realistic and unwaveringly candid.
Seminary plays a crucial role in the lives of ministers, pastors,
and lay leaders. But seminary cannot teach you the real life, day
to day, practical experiences and operation of leading God's
people. In this book we will look at some practical principles a
pastor will not learn in seminary. Many pastors are in for a rude
awakening when they are called to their pastorate. They enter the
job with excitement and zeal, only to be later frustrated by the
everyday duties a pastor must deal with. This book will cover
everything from understanding your call, how to handle criticism,
do you and your church make a good fit, leading church meetings, to
knowing when your assignment is over. We will discuss how to plan a
construction project, dealing with ministry and staff betrayal,
finding a mentor, the power of preaching the Word and spending time
with the Lord in prayer. ( i will add a small photo of myself)
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