RT Book
T1 Pastoral ministry according to Paul: a biblical vision
A1 Thompson, James W. 1942-
LA English
PP Grand Rapids, Mich
PB Baker Academic
YR 2006
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1624042740
AB Description: What is the ultimate purpose of pastoral ministry? What emphases and priorities should fuel the pursuit of this purpose? These are perennial questions engaged by pastors, the churches that employ them, and the seminaries that prepare them.As a New Testament scholar who works at the intersection between biblical studies and practical ministry, James Thompson suggests that we need to recapture the theological foundation for understanding pastoral ministry. In this careful, contextual study of Pauline letters, Thompson draws out Paul's vision and purpose for his ministry. He concludes that the goal of pastoral ministry is "transforming the community of faith until it is 'blameless' at the coming of Christ." It is corporate, spiritual, and ethical growth that Paul focuses on, as opposed to the frequent contemporary focus on numerical growth and meeting the needs of individuals.
NO Includes bibliographical references and indexes
CN BS2655.P3T48 2006
SN 0801031095
K1 Paul
K1 Paul : the Apostle, Saint
K1 Bible : N.T : Epistles of Paul : Criticism, interpretation, etc
K1 Bible : Epistles of Paul : Criticism, interpretation, etc
K1 Pastoral Theology : Biblical teaching