Lay ecclesial ministry
Subtitle: pathways toward the future
By: edited by Zeni Fox.
Contributors: Fox, Zeni.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9781442201842; 9781442201859; 9781442201866
Subjects: Catholic Church -- United States; Co-workers in the vineyard of the Lord; Lay ministry -- United States; Lay ministry -- Catholic Church
Description: ""Lay Ecclesial Ministry should be on the shelf of everyone who is following one of the most exciting developments to have grown up from Vatican II lay ecclesial ministry. A thorough, well-rounded presentation of lay ministry today by a trusted team of experts in the field."--Karen Sue Smith, editorial director of America" ""The contributors of Lay Ecclesial Ministry are some of the most significant voices in the country in the development of a theology of ministry. It is a volume that everyone concerned about ministry--scholar and practitioner--will find illuminating and insightful."--Christopher Anderson, executive director, National Association for Lay Ministry" ""A comprehensive view of the history, status, and key themes surrounding the comparatively new phenomenon of lay ecclesial ministry. This is essential reading for those interested in church ministry."--Susan K. Wood, SCL, Marquette University" ""Zeni Fox's new book is exactly what the American Church needs to guide it in the most important development of pastoral practice in its history. Here are the right questions, the right people to answer them, and the right perspective to clarify this formidable gift of the Holy Spirit."--Paul Philibert, Or Congar Institute for Pastoral Development: author of Priesthood of the Faithful" "The role of lay ecclesial ministers--professionally prepared laity who serve in leadership roles--is becoming critically more important in the life of the Catholic Church. In Lay Ecclesial Ministry, theologians and pastoral leaders from diverse disciplines provide a deeper understanding, envision future direction, and offer inspiration for these new ministers and the community of the church."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The pastoral reception of Co-workers in the vineyard of the Lord / H. Richard McCord, Jr.; title: The theological reception of Co-workers in the vineyard of the Lord / Richard R. Gaillardetz; title: Ministry in the New Testament / Emil A. Wcela; title: Being a ministering church : insights from history / Thomas F. O'Meara; title: Theology of lay ecclesial ministry : future trajectories / Edward P. Hahnenberg; title: Lay ecclesial ministry and ritual / Catherine Vincie; title: Lay ecclesial ministry and parish leadership options : canonical reflections in light of Co-workers in the vineyard / Sharon A. Euart; title: Spirit guides and table companions : saints as models for lay ecclesial ministers / Regina Bechtle; title: Formation for lay ministry : learnings from religious life / Juliana Casey; title: The call of Co-workers in the vineyard of the Lord for cultural diversity in lay ecclesial ministry formation programs / William H. Johnston; title: Adopting effective human resource development strategies for the Catholic Church in the United States / Michael J. O'Loughlin with Michael J. Brough; title: Strengthening ministerial leadership : perspectives from systems theory / Zeni Fox.