Between Text and Context: Practical Theology and the Ministry of Equipping
Equipping the saints for ministry is a primary work of the local church. However, the task of constructing equipping ministries requires theological and contextual reflection. This article argues that as theological educators, we must teach our students to exercise practical theological methods in o...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
[2017]
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Christian education journal
Year: 2017, Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Pages: 391-404 |
| IxTheo Classification: | KBQ North America KDG Free church RA Practical theology RB Church office; congregation RF Christian education; catechetics |
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| Summary: | Equipping the saints for ministry is a primary work of the local church. However, the task of constructing equipping ministries requires theological and contextual reflection. This article argues that as theological educators, we must teach our students to exercise practical theological methods in order to develop an effective ministry of equipping. The article will first explore the underpinnings of practical theology, culminating in a closer look at the model posited by Richard Osmer. Engaging Osmer's model, the article will engage a case study to show how practical theology aids the congregational leader in formulating theologically faithful and contextually relevant equipping ministries. |
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| ISSN: | 2378-525X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Christian education journal
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/073989131701400211 |