{"product_id":"pastoral-ministry-according-to-paul-a-biblical-vision","title":"Pastoral Ministry according to Paul: A Biblical Vision","description":"What is the ultimate purpose of pastoral ministry? What emphases and priorities should take precedence? In the day-to-day emphasis on various pastoral roles and pragmatic concerns, what can sometimes get lost is the theological foundation for understanding pastoral ministry.\n\nJames Thompson is a New Testament scholar with a concern for relating biblical studies to practical ministry. Here he does a careful study of several of Paul's epistles in order to see what Paul's vision and purpose were for his own ministry. He finds that Paul's aim was an ethical transformation of the communities (not just individuals) with which he worked, so that they would live lives worthy of the gospel until Christ's return. Using this as a framework, Thompson offers suggestions for practical application to contemporary ministry.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0801031095\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0801031095.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Thompson, James W.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43782984204349,"sku":"BVV.0801031095.G","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0801031095-0.jpg?v=1791493966","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/pastoral-ministry-according-to-paul-a-biblical-vision","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}