Called :

Called : core qualities for ministry / edited by Nikolaus Satelmajer and Ivan L. Williams, Sr. - USA : Pacific Press, 2015. - 256 p. ; 23 cm.

The paradox of the call / Rebranding the faith I love: why I want to be a minister / The minister as a professional and the ethos of ministry / The development of the role of the Seventh-day Adventist minister / I did not plan to be here: ministry continues / Evangelism . . . just do it / Retaining young adults / The challenge of the second generation / Community engagement: fulfilling the mission / Pastoral leadership in the large congregation / Pastors and elders: partners in ministry / Mentoring ministers / Bringing the biblical text to life / Called to proclaim / Preaching resources / Pastoring a multichurch district / How can a pastor do it all? / The minister as theological communicator / Current theological and intellectual trends / Before evil days come: a biblical and practical reflection of suffering / Fostering a ministry of excellence: continuing education for lifelong learning / Married to a minister / Ministering to seniors: the family of God / Know your members / Ivan L. Williams, Sr. -- Evan Knott -- Abraham J. Jules -- Michael W. Campbell -- Gary Patterson -- BJ Boles -- Marquis D. Johns -- Roger Hernandez -- Calvin B. Preston -- Alex Bryan -- Nikolaus Satelmajer -- Steve D. Cassimy -- C. Wesley Knight -- J. Harold Alomia -- Rollin Shoemaker -- Stephen Reasor -- John Brunt -- Ángel Manuel Rodríguez -- Jiří Moskala -- Kyoshin Ahn -- Esther R. Knott -- Diane Thurber -- Macy McVay -- Dan Jackson. Character -- Evangelism -- Leadership -- Worship -- Management -- Scholarship -- Relationship --

Called examines the seven core qualities that the Ministerial Department of the North Ameircan Division of Seventh-day Adventists has identified as benchmarks. These benchmarks are critical for an effective ministry. --back cover.

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