Title: Multiple paths to ministry : new models for theological education /
Authors: Barker, Lance R.; Martin, B. Edmon, 1939-; Barker, Lance Richard, 1938-
Publisher: Pilgrim Press,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Theology Study and teaching United States; Protestant churches Clergy Training of United States.; Theology Study and teaching Canada.; Protestant churches Clergy Training of Canada.
Contents: Introduction: judicatory-based theology education / Lance R. Barker and B. Edmon Martin -- Part I. Alternative Models: -- 1. Keepers of the vision: aboriginal community-based learning for ministry / Janet Silman -- 2. From survival to vitality: a journey into mutual ministry / Carol Bell -- 3. Called: an alternative path to ordination / Isaac McDonald -- 4. Theology among the people: theological education by extension and the TAP program / Richard Sales -- 5. Standing in the wings: United Methodist local pastors and their preparation / Bert Affleck -- 6. Shall we dance?: living the adventure that is New York Theological Seminary / Minka Shura Sprague -- Part II. Issues in Formation: -- 7. Why the seminary?: a historical inquiry / Glenn Miller -- 8. Education or calling: what makes a commissioned lay pastor a pastor? / Ken McFayden -- Part III. Re-Imagining the Future: -- 9. The small church: radical reformation and renewal of ministry / Thomas Ray -- 10. Re-visioning ministry leadership: beyond adapting congregational and clerical models / B. Edmon Martin and Lance R. Barker.