Born of Water, Born of Spirit: Supporting the Ministry of the Baptized in Small Congregations
Impatient with a model of church that imprisons the gifts of ministry in only a few persons, the authors introduce us to congregations in which many ministries are affirmed, set free, and make possible imaginative participation in God's mission. --Gordon Light, Retired Bishop for the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (British Columbia)This book is a fine addition to the conversation about empowering the whole people of God in their vocations, in--and outside of--the congregation. --The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelms, Director for Colleges and Universities and Associate Director for Educational Partnerships and Institutions, Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaWritten with theological acumen and practical savvy,Born of Water, Born of Spiritdemonstrates how the ministry of the baptized can revitalize small congregations and lead us all into deeper understandings of the Church's mission. --Malcolm Warford, Director, The Lexington Seminar: Theological Teaching for the Church's Ministries