Without a sense of personal satisfaction and fulfillment in life, it is difficult to be effective in ministry over the long haul. That is why it is so important that those stresses in life which lead to burnout and the abandonment of one's calling to the service of God and one's neighbor be addressed decisively and at a very early stage. In her very timely book, Dr. Helen Doohan offers a problem-solution approach to personal fulfillment and effectiveness in ministry, solidly basing her suggestions on scripture, theology, and the lived experiences of professional ministers. In this unique contribution to other studies in this area, Dr. Doohan emphasizes the components of a contemporary spirituality, the example of Jesus, and the leadership style of Paul to convey her hope-filled message to the minister of our day and age. This approach gives a solid foundation for an integrated approach to life and gives promise to an increased effectiveness in ministry.
Leadership is a critical issue in all aspects of contemporary life: politics, business, education, and religion. Respect for leaders is at an all time low. We need a renewal of leadership and this book offers a model of spiritual and visionary leadership in St. Paul. He not only encourages and challenges contemporary leaders, but he often models the essential qualities of leadership itself. He has the ability to work with a variety of groups and facilitates their growth while maintaining his strong influence and persuasive appeal. He is a leader of unique caliber and quality--a model and guide for us.
Without a sense of personal satisfaction and fulfillment in life, it is difficult to be effective in ministry over the long haul. That is why it is so important that those stresses in life which lead to burnout and the abandonment of one's calling to the service of God and one's neighbor be addressed decisively and at a very early stage. In her very timely book, Dr. Helen Doohan offers a problem-solution approach to personal fulfillment and effectiveness in ministry, solidly basing her suggestions on scripture, theology, and the lived experiences of professional ministers. In this unique contribution to other studies in this area, Dr. Doohan emphasizes the components of a contemporary spirituality, the example of Jesus, and the leadership style of Paul to convey her hope-filled message to the minister of our day and age. This approach gives a solid foundation for an integrated approach to life and gives promise to an increased effectiveness in ministry. Helen Doohan is professor Emerita of Religious Studies and former Arnold Professor of the Humanities at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. Her books include, Paul's Vision of Church, Leadership in Paul, The Corinthian Correspondence, The Minister of God: Effective and Fulfilled, and Prayer in the New Testament. She has written many articles in a variety of magazines and given workshops throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Australia, New Zealand, and Italy.
In recent years Christians have increasingly turned to Scripture to nourish their prayer life. Prayer in the New Testament focuses on biblical prayer, seeing its intimate connection with contemporary spirituality and discovering models in the spiritual leaders of New Testament times. The New Testament writers gave their communities' understandings of prayer and its centrality for the person and community of faith. Their complementary presentations help us catch a glimpse of the richness of prayer for the early community and rediscover its centrality for ourselves.
The church always seeks to renew itself and redefine the dedication to the values that Jesus hoped the church would live and promote. This book endeavors to bring vision and challenge to our contemporary efforts to build church by going back to the beginnings of the church and examining the vision and commitment of the Apostle Paul. He became involved in a very energetic and often controversial mission to the churches he founded. He is an original thinker who allows the message of Jesus to penetrate the social realities of his day. Let us observe how he spent his time, discover the source of his zeal and energy, and appreciate his dynamic and changing understanding of the church community. Paul has so much to teach us in our contemporary efforts to understand and energize church.
The Corinthian correspondence and the community it reflects are exciting and exasperating, interesting and complex. The letters offer us a window of opportunity to view Paul's personal and pastoral presence in his growing relationship with this church. Struggling with his own history, the history of the community, and the newness of the Gospel he preaches, Paul identifies an approach that balances tradition and innovation, theological foundations and principles of action. The passion, persuasion, and purpose of the apostle permeate these letters, and no one is unaware that the Lord Jesus is the center of his Gospel message and of his life. Paul offers insight into the commitment of early apostles, disciples, and ministers in the Corinthian community. He personally experiences the dying and rising of Christ in his work with this community, giving a ring of truth to his own assessment of Christian life and ministry. Only faith transforms adversity into an opportunity for growth, and Paul's faith and perseverance offer hope to those of us who continue to experience the paradoxes of Christian life and ministry.
Leadership is a critical issue in all aspects of contemporary life: politics, business, education, and religion. Respect for leaders is at an all time low. We need a renewal of leadership and this book offers a model of spiritual and visionary leadership in St. Paul. He not only encourages and challenges contemporary leaders, but he often models the essential qualities of leadership itself. He has the ability to work with a variety of groups and facilitates their growth while maintaining his strong influence and persuasive appeal. He is a leader of unique caliber and quality--a model and guide for us.
The Corinthian correspondence and the community it reflects are exciting and exasperating, interesting and complex. The letters offer us a window of opportunity to view Paul's personal and pastoral presence in his growing relationship with this church. Struggling with his own history, the history of the community, and the newness of the Gospel he preaches, Paul identifies an approach that balances tradition and innovation, theological foundations and principles of action. The passion, persuasion, and purpose of the apostle permeate these letters, and no one is unaware that the Lord Jesus is the center of his Gospel message and of his life. Paul offers insight into the commitment of early apostles, disciples, and ministers in the Corinthian community. He personally experiences the dying and rising of Christ in his work with this community, giving a ring of truth to his own assessment of Christian life and ministry. Only faith transforms adversity into an opportunity for growth, and Paul's faith and perseverance offer hope to those of us who continue to experience the paradoxes of Christian life and ministry.
The church always seeks to renew itself and redefine the dedication to the values that Jesus hoped the church would live and promote. This book endeavors to bring vision and challenge to our contemporary efforts to build church by going back to the beginnings of the church and examining the vision and commitment of the Apostle Paul. He became involved in a very energetic and often controversial mission to the churches he founded. He is an original thinker who allows the message of Jesus to penetrate the social realities of his day. Let us observe how he spent his time, discover the source of his zeal and energy, and appreciate his dynamic and changing understanding of the church community. Paul has so much to teach us in our contemporary efforts to understand and energize church.
Without a sense of personal satisfaction and fulfillment in life, it is difficult to be effective in ministry over the long haul. That is why it is so important that those stresses in life which lead to burnout and the abandonment of one's calling to the service of God and one's neighbor be addressed decisively and at a very early stage. In her very timely book, Dr. Helen Doohan offers a problem-solution approach to personal fulfillment and effectiveness in ministry, solidly basing her suggestions on scripture, theology, and the lived experiences of professional ministers. In this unique contribution to other studies in this area, Dr. Doohan emphasizes the components of a contemporary spirituality, the example of Jesus, and the leadership style of Paul to convey her hope-filled message to the minister of our day and age. This approach gives a solid foundation for an integrated approach to life and gives promise to an increased effectiveness in ministry.
In recent years Christians have increasingly turned to Scripture to nourish their prayer life. Prayer in the New Testament focuses on biblical prayer, seeing its intimate connection with contemporary spirituality and discovering models in the spiritual leaders of New Testament times. The New Testament writers gave their communities' understandings of prayer and its centrality for the person and community of faith. Their complementary presentations help us catch a glimpse of the richness of prayer for the early community and rediscover its centrality for ourselves.
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