{"product_id":"handbook-of-christian-ministry-for-lay-and-ordained-christians-9780281084395","title":"Handbook of Christian Ministry: For Lay and Ordained Christians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe follow up to Bishop John's bestselling The Life and Work of a Priest in an easy to navigate format.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis handbook aims to help any Christian committed to their role as a follower and fellow-worker with Christ to be more effective in their ministry. It offers practical suggestions for faithful practice in numerous areas, ranging from Apologetics to Worship and beyond. The suggestions aren't 'hints and tips' as such; rather we are encouraged to reflect on what underlies our actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Pritchard has been a parish priest, diocesan youth officer, theological college principal, archdeacon and bishop. He's also been warden of readers, trained lay ministers of all kinds, taught large numbers of lay people, written widely, led retreats etc, and thus has a handle on many aspects of ministry. The book contains illustrations from the Bible, experience, stories, quotes, and possibly poetry and prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eApologetics, Attentiveness, Bible, Care and compassion, Death, Evangelism, Forgiveness, God, Holy Communion, Jesus, Kingdom, Leadership, Mission, Narrative, Older people, Prayer, Preaching, Questions, Renewal, Self-care, Suffering, Teaching, Unity, Vocation, Worship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e SPCK Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780281084395\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.55d","brand":"John Pritchard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44736570589365,"sku":"9780281084395","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_05d0219d-abe8-4675-8a19-b7e6fc268596.jpg?v=1729609659","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/handbook-of-christian-ministry-for-lay-and-ordained-christians-9780281084395","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}