Freedom for Ministry

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1992 - Religion - 257 pages
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A compelling, insightful account of ministry arising out of the author's wealth of personal experience. Neuhaus addresses the awkwardness (both necessary and liberating) of Christian ministry, discusses the minister as worship leader and as preacher, and deals with some of the more common moral dilemmas of ministry (with particular reference to ambition, sexuality, and money).

 

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Contents

The Thus and Soness of the Church
1
Ministering by Hope Beyond Apology
19
A Choice of Models
37
Authority for Ministry
53
Reconciliation Against Resignation
72
Sacrament and Success
97
The Search for Community
112
Enacting the Mystery
132
The Importance of Being a Preacher
155
The Imperative Indicative
185
The Pursuit of Holiness
208
Index of Names
256
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About the author (1992)

Richard John Neuhaus was editor in chief of the journal First Things and president of the Institute on Religion and Public Life, a research and education institute in New York City. He was the author of many books including Death on a Friday Afternoon, Appointment in Rome, and The Catholic Moment. Neuhaus passed away on January 8, 2009.

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