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  Lay Ecclesial Ministry

  $52.00

  Foreword
  Amy Hoey
  Preface

  Part I: Response To Co-Workers In The Vineyard Of The Lord

  Co-Workers In The Vineyard Of The Lord: A Pastoral Perspective On Its Reception
  H.Richard McCord, Jr.
  The Theological Reception Of Co-Workers In The Vineyard Of The Lord
  Richard R. Gaillardetz
  Part II: Mining Our Theological Tradition

  Ministry In The New Testament
  Emil A. Wcela
  Being A Ministering Church: Insights From History
  Thomas F. O’Meara
  Theology Of Lay Ecclesial Ministry: Future Trajectories
  Edward P. Hahnenberg
  Lay Ecclesial Ministry And Ritual
  Catherine Vincie
  Lay Ecclesial Ministry And Parish Leadership Options: Canonical Reflections In Light Of Co-Workers In The Vineyard
  Sharon A. Euart
  Part III: Mining Our Spiritual Tradition

  Spirit Guides And Table Companions: Saints As Models For Lay Ecclesial Ministers
  Regina Bechtle
  Formation For Lay Ministry: Learnings From Religious Life
  Juliana Casey
  Part IV: Implications For Pastoral Practice

  The Call Of Co-Workers In The Vineyard Of The Lord For Cultural Diversity In Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Programs
  William H. Johnston
  Adopting Effective Human Resource Development Strategies For The Catholic Church In The United States
  Michael J. O’Loughlin With Michael J. Brough
  Strengthening Ministerial Leadership: Perspectives From Systems Theory
  Zeni Fox
  Index

  Additional Info
  The role of lay ecclesial ministers-professionally prepared laity who serve in leadership roles-is becoming critically more important in the life of the Catholic church. In Lay Ecclesial Ministry, theologians and pastoral leaders from diverse disciplines provide a deeper understanding, envision future direction, and offer inspiration for these new ministers and the community of the church.

  Building on the themes of the first official document addressing lay ecclesial ministry, Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2005, this book delves deeply into key topics. Authors reflect on dimensions of the Catholic tradition to enrich our understanding of this new reality of lay ministry in the church, to envision future developments, and to offer inspiration. Contributors draw on a variety of theological perspectives, including canon law, church history, ecclesiology, liturgy, and scripture, to ground understanding of lay ecclesial ministry within the Catholic tradition and to chart direction for further response to this newly emergent ministry. The book also offers inspiration and models of service to lay ministers, looking to stories of the saints and communities of vowed religious.

  Lay Ecclesial Ministry is an essential resource for the Catholic community in understanding and building upon this new and increasingly important component of church life.

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  Called And Chosen

  $124.00

  Preface
  H. Richard McCord
  Introduction
  Zeni Fox And Regina Bechtle, S.C.
  The Person Of The Leader

  Why Did You Choose Your Work? Reflections On Vocation
  Zeni Fox
  “Without A Vision The People Perish”: Foundations For A Spirituality Of Lay Leadership
  Michael Downey
  “Hints And Guesses”: Discerning Values
  Richard M. Liddy
  The Mission Of The Church And Institutional Ministries

  “The Reign Of God Is Among You”: Biblical And Theological Themes For Lay Leadership
  Monika K. Hellwig
  Catholic Institutional Ministries, Their History And Legacy
  Doris Gottemoeller, R.S.M.
  Catholic Education As Part Of An Ecclesial System: Structures, Mission, Vision
  Elinor Ford
  The Spiritual Life Of Institutions

  Reading The Signs Of The Times: Some Present Cultural Realities
  Brian McDermott, S.J.
  Giving The Spirit A Home: A Spirituality Of Institutions
  Regina Bechtle, S.C.
  Embodying The Spirit Of Those Who Came Before
  Sean Peters, C.S.J.
  The Role Of The Spiritual Leader

  “Grace Given To Each”: Spirituality And Administration
  Dolores Leckey
  In The Between: Reflections On Educational Institutions And Communities Of Faith
  John Nelson
  Power And Authority: Rooted In And Fashioned By The Spirit
  Mary Daniel Turner, S.N.D. De N.
  Spiritual Leadership: The Leader As Formator And Mentor
  Margaret Benefiel

  Additional Info
  That lay women and men increasingly serve as leaders of institutional ministries in the Church is nothing new. Yet, until now, these lay leaders have longed for theological resources and formational training to help them in their vocation and ministry. Called and Chosen: Toward a Spirituality for Lay Leaders is designed especially for women and men who, in collaboration with vowed religious and the ordained, shepherd Church ministries and touch the lives of countless people.

  Written by leading authorities in biblical studies, theology, spirituality, church history, and ecclesial leadership, the book is broken into four parts: Part one invites lay leaders to claim their own call and commitment by reflecting on the Catholic vision of spirituality, vocation, mission and ministry, and the experiences of other leaders. Part two grounds their work in the larger story of our institutional ministries by examining their biblical, theological, and historical roots. Part three probes the work of the Spirit in communities and institutions, against the backdrop of contemporary cultural realities, to help leaders develop the capacity to discern the Spirit’s workings. Part four focuses on issues central to the role of a spiritual leader: the spirituality of administration, the task of building community, the use of power and authority and work of forming and mentoring others. Questions at the end of each chapter invite further reflection on the themes explored

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  Called And Chosen

  $40.00

  Preface
  H. Richard McCord
  Introduction
  Zeni Fox And Regina Bechtle, S.C.
  The Person Of The Leader

  Why Did You Choose Your Work? Reflections On Vocation
  Zeni Fox
  “Without A Vision The People Perish”: Foundations For A Spirituality Of Lay Leadership
  Michael Downey
  “Hints And Guesses”: Discerning Values
  Richard M. Liddy
  The Mission Of The Church And Institutional Ministries

  “The Reign Of God Is Among You”: Biblical And Theological Themes For Lay Leadership
  Monika K. Hellwig
  Catholic Institutional Ministries, Their History And Legacy
  Doris Gottemoeller, R.S.M.
  Catholic Education As Part Of An Ecclesial System: Structures, Mission, Vision
  Elinor Ford
  The Spiritual Life Of Institutions

  Reading The Signs Of The Times: Some Present Cultural Realities
  Brian McDermott, S.J.
  Giving The Spirit A Home: A Spirituality Of Institutions
  Regina Bechtle, S.C.
  Embodying The Spirit Of Those Who Came Before
  Sean Peters, C.S.J.
  The Role Of The Spiritual Leader

  “Grace Given To Each”: Spirituality And Administration
  Dolores Leckey
  In The Between: Reflections On Educational Institutions And Communities Of Faith
  John Nelson
  Power And Authority: Rooted In And Fashioned By The Spirit
  Mary Daniel Turner, S.N.D. De N.
  Spiritual Leadership: The Leader As Formator And Mentor
  Margaret Benefiel

  Additional Info
  That lay women and men increasingly serve as leaders of institutional ministries in the Church is nothing new. Yet, until now, these lay leaders have longed for theological resources and formational training to help them in their vocation and ministry. Called and Chosen: Toward a Spirituality for Lay Leaders is designed especially for women and men who, in collaboration with vowed religious and the ordained, shepherd Church ministries and touch the lives of countless people.

  Written by leading authorities in biblical studies, theology, spirituality, church history, and ecclesial leadership, the book is broken into four parts: Part one invites lay leaders to claim their own call and commitment by reflecting on the Catholic vision of spirituality, vocation, mission and ministry, and the experiences of other leaders. Part two grounds their work in the larger story of our institutional ministries by examining their biblical, theological, and historical roots. Part three probes the work of the Spirit in communities and institutions, against the backdrop of contemporary cultural realities, to help leaders develop the capacity to discern the Spirit’s workings. Part four focuses on issues central to the role of a spiritual leader: the spirituality of administration, the task of building community, the use of power and authority and work of forming and mentoring others. Questions at the end of each chapter invite further reflection on the themes explored.

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