Embodying the God we proclaim: ministering as Jesus did / Monica Brown

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"Monica Brown poses many questions and raises pertinent issues about what we do in our ministry, why we do it and how we do it. The central concern of this book is how authentic are we in our ministry. Are we honouring the God of Jesus in the way we proclaim God, or are we contradicting the very nature of the God we proclaim by our actions, values and policies? Are we more or less recognisable today as Jesus' disciples?Embodying the God we Proclaim is not a heady piece of work but an experience for the heart. It is steeped in Scripture with reflections and meditations on Gospel encounters that are truly inspired. Its discussion of the implications of Jesus' ministry for us today is relevant and in touch with the grass-root realities of our ministry. Questions for personal discernment and for group evaluation bring the issues right into our immediate situation. The prayer rituals, which draw the thread of the group sharing together, are rich and creative.Embodying the God we Proclaim will be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in ministry, but particularly pastoral ministry, liturgy, spirituality, catechesis, faith education and outreach. It will be especially helpful to leadership teams, executive staff and those involved in formation and training for ministry." -- Cover.