Community and Ministry

An Introduction To Community Work In A Christian Context

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Av Paul H. Ballard, Professor Paul H. Ballard

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All clergy, ministers, church-related community workers and lay leaders need to understand how they and their churches may relate to the community in which they are set, and this is an essential part of their training. This book provides a thorough and professional introduction to the subject, and includes: what is community?; community work and mission; models of community work; ethnic, cultural and religious diversity; the local authority and voluntary agencies; working with volunteers; and spirituality in community participation.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2007-10-18
Mått138 x 216 x undefined mm
Vikt281 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSPCK Library of Ministry
Antal sidor228
FörlagSPCK Publishing
ISBN9780281058006

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Paul Ballard is Emeritus Professor in the School of Religious and Theological Studies, Cardiff University and is the co-author with John Pritchard of Practical Theology in Action (SPCK, new ed. 2006). Lesley Husselbee is Tutor in Church and Community Education at Northern College, Manchester. She has published with the National Christian Education Council and Roots (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland).

"'This book aims to take on the challenge of equipping people with the skills, understanding and information to critically explore the field of community and ministry. It is a timely publication given the increasing government acknowledgement of the contribution of faith communities in both urban and rural community development and regeneration.' Jim Robertson, Chair of Enabling Group Churches Community Work Alliance"