Spirit-Led Ministry in the 21st CenturyXulon Press, 2004 - 252 pages This book is a comprehensive guide to competent Spirit-led ministry in the 21st century. Written from a Pentecostal/Charismatic perspective, it focuses on four important aspects of effective ministry - preaching, teaching, healing, and leading. Beginning with biblical definitions of ministry, the book describes the challenges presented by the 21st century in light of the long history of Christian ministry, and it offers biblically sound advice to address these challenges. The role of the Holy Spirit in ministry is examined in detail. The bulk of the book is devoted to the theory (theology) and practice of competent, Spirit-led ministry. This book is a call to excellence in ministry as well sa a guide to empowered preaching, teaching, healing, and leading. |
Contents
CHAPTER 1 | 17 |
CHAPTER 2 | 39 |
CHAPTER 3 | 67 |
CHAPTER 4 | 93 |
CHAPTER 5 | 121 |
CHAPTER 6 | 153 |
CHAPTER 7 | 175 |
CHAPTER 8 | 197 |
CHAPTER 9 | 213 |
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