Effective Ministry as an Associate Pastor: Making Beautiful Music as a Ministry Team - Softcover

Radcliffe, Robert J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082543629X ISBN 13: 9780825436291

Publisher: Kregel Publications,U.S., 1998

Synopsis

In this creative new work, veteran associate pastor and seminary professor Bob Radcliffe explores the essential principles that ensure effectiveness and longevity in the role of the associate ministry. Some of the topics covered are dealing with church traditions, relating to the pastoral staff, working effectively with boards and committees, and terminating gracefully.

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Review

In a thorough and careful manner, Radcliffe explores the variety of issues that impact the ministry of the associate pastor. The emphasis on harmony, balance, and functioning relationships permeates the content. The author draws on his own experience as an associate pastor to illustrate the concepts that he conveys. . . . The strength of the book is found in section three, Relationships. The multiple relationships with the senior pastor, other professional staff, boards and committees, and general church members are filled with insight and practical advice. The ability to maintain mutually-beneficial, supportive relationships in several arenas is no easy task.-- (06/03/2004)

About the Author

Robert J. Radcliffe (B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University) is Professor of Educational Ministry at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. He serves as the coordinator of two academic programs--Educational Ministry and Youth and Family Ministry. He is the author of several articles in the Christian Education Journal and Journal of Religious Education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kregel Publications,U.S.
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 082543629X
• ISBN 13: 9780825436291
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 204