Making connections
Subtitle: exploring Methodist deacons' perspectives on contemporary diaconal ministry
By: Andrew Orton & Todd Stockdale
Contributors: Stockdale, Todd, author
Publisher: Sacristy Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Durham
Language: eng
Number of pages: 169
ISBN-13: 9781908381941; 9781908381194
Subjects: Deacons; Methodist Church; Church work; Religion
Description: Churches are increasingly exploring the potential of diaconal ministry to help them serve wider society in the contemporary context. Those involved in this ministry seek to forge improved connections between churches and the wider communities in which they are located. However, the role of those ordained to be deacons is diverse, challenging and often controversial, both within and outside the Church. This book explores how deacons within the Methodist Church in Britain have understood their own ministry and sought to address these challenges. It draws on innovative research undertaken with the Methodist Diaconal Order over two years.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-169).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Exploring contemporary perspectives : an introduction; title: Processes of good practice in diaconal ministry; title: Making connections : a key purpose of a deacon's ministry; title: The role of deacons in modelling diaconal ministry; title: Exploring the relationship between deacons and other ministries : making further connections; title: Enabling effective growth in deacons' ministries : formation, training, support & continuing learning; title: Conclusion.