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Mothering as a Metaphor for Ministry (Hardcover, New Ed)
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Mothering as a Metaphor for Ministry (Hardcover, New Ed)
Series: Routledge Contemporary Ecclesiology
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Drawing together original research which weaves together ideas from
theology, philosophy, feminism and writing on mothering and child
development, Emma Percy affirms and encourages aspects of good
practice in ministry that are in danger of being overlooked because
they are neither well-articulated nor valued. Offering a fresh look
at parish ministry, this book uses a maternal metaphor to provide
an integrated image of being and doing. The metaphor of mothering
is used to explore the relational aspect of parish ministry which
needs to value particularity and concrete contingent
responsiveness. Percy suggests virtues that need to be cultivated
to guard against the temptations to intrusive or domineering styles
of care on the one hand or passive abnegation of responsibility on
the other. Parish ministry cannot be understood in terms of
tangible productivity; different ways of understanding success and
evaluating priorities need to be developed. The book suggests ways
of being 'good enough' clergy who can find the right balance
between caring for people and communities whilst encouraging and
acknowledging the maturity of others.
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