About this book
Pastoral Dynamics for Pastors and
the People—Book One is the first of a series
of books to be published on the subject of Pastoral life
and activity. Without doubt what is important to theology
is the day by day life of the Church. This is where all
the action is. The Church is a remarkable organism, a
living society in which, and through which, God's mission
to the world is taking place.
It is remarkable that over many years innumerable local churches
have risen and have had memorable ministry in the world society
and have helped to shape the lives of many in their communities.
It is also noteworthy that churches have risen only to fall,
and because of varying circumstances have come to be obliterated.
Sometimes on the ashes of local churches have arisen new churches
and communities continue to be served. To stave off the demise
of themselves or in order to extend themselves certain techniques
are devised and followed. These techniques are sometimes taken
from secular organisations and their business principles.
A better way than this is seen in going back to the dynamics
of the early Church and seeing the factors which gave it its
life and power. Those factors are discussed in this present
book and will be extended to further volumes. Seeing the Church
as Christ's living people and as an organism before being an
organisation, gives fresh hope for rich pastoral life and ministry.
These books deserve a hearing.
This set of studies includes a published
book and
a set of Monday
Ministry Notes, 2000. |
