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Multiple Paths to Ministry: New Models for Theological Education »

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Authors: Lance R. Barker, B. Edmon Martin, John Thomas
ISBN-13: 9780829816105, ISBN-10: 0829816100
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pilgrim Press, The/United Church Press
Date Published: June 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Lance R. Barker

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Table of Contents

Introduction : judicatory-based theological education3
1Keepers of the vision : aboriginal community-based learning for ministry15
2From survival to vitality : a journey into mutual ministry35
3Called : an alternative path to ordination51
4Theology among the people : theological education by extension and the TAP program67
5Standing in the wings : United Methodist local pastors and their preparation80
6Shall we dance? : living the adventure that is New York theological seminary100
7Why the seminary? : a historical inquiry117
8Education or calling : what makes a commissioned lay pastor a pastor?138
9The small church : radical reformation and renewal of ministry157
10Re-visioning ministry leadership : beyond adapting congregational and clerical models171

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