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Episcopal Etiquette And Ethics

Living The Craft Of Priesthood In The Episcopal Church

By: James Barney Hawkins

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Episcopal Etiquette And Ethics

Living The Craft Of Priesthood In The Episcopal Church

By: James Barney Hawkins

A distinctive resource that deals with all the practicalities of the Episcopal culture for those preparing for--and exercising--ministry in the Episcopal Church Answers neglected yet difficult questions around clothes (not just clerical attire), money, relationships and conversation A "complete guide to a sub-culture," that can help clergy person serve the Episcopal Church more effectively What is the appropriate attire for an Episcopal priest at the events associated with the service in the Book of Common Prayer, the "Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage?" What does it mean to be an icon of Christ at a cocktail party? How does one live with sensitive confidential information from a parishioner? These questions might seem almost trivial yet are deeply serious. The Episcopal Church is a distinctive culture: effective ministry needs an understanding of the distinctive Episcopal culture. At one level, this is a book that introduces and explains the Episcopal faith to a potential priest who wants to be effective in this world. At another level, this book is a reflection on the meaning and nature of the holy mystery of priesthood. Drawing upon his rich parish experience in the Episcopal Church, Hawkins distils a wealth of practical experience and tips to enhance the training of seminarians and the ministries of established priests. Hawkins takes the reader through the pastoral offices with theological reflection and vignettes in order to encourage "good priestly habits." Ideal reading for anyone wishing to serve the Episcopal Church in an ordained capacity.

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129

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Church Publishing, Inc.

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ISBN 10

0819224065

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9780819224064

Staying One, Remaining Open

Educating Leaders for a 21st Century Church

By: James Barney Hawkins,Richard J. Jones

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Staying One, Remaining Open

Educating Leaders for a 21st Century Church

By: James Barney Hawkins,Richard J. Jones

To honor the deanship of his predecessor, Martha J. Horne, Ian S. Markham, dean of Virginia Theological Seminary, challenged his faculty colleagues to reflect on living with a divided mind, where learning and living go hand in hand with diversity, division, protracted discussions, and lasting disagreements. Faculty members discuss God's mission for the Church as it worships and finds its life in prayer; and as it opens the Bible and finds not one voice but many as it interprets and preaches the Holy Scriptures of the Christian Church. These are the reflections of a community, which works to remain one and to remain open.

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