{"product_id":"the-shape-of-practical-theology-paperback","title":"The Shape of Practical Theology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRay S. Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo often in the life of the church, theological reflection and the practical matters of leading and serving have been considered independently. The result has been the impoverishment of both Christian faith and Christian practice. In this groundbreaking book Ray Anderson reflects theologically \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e practically on preaching, worship, ethics, social justice, therapy, family, homosexuality, burnout in ministry, reconciliation in relationships and theological education itself. The result is \u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Practical Theology, \u003c\/em\u003e a new and renewing foundation for engaging in Christian ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnderson lays out his threefold goal as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eto define more clearly the shape of practical theology as truly a theological enterprise rather than mere mastery of skills and methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eto demonstrate the praxis of practical theology as critical engagement with the interface between the word of God as revealed through Scripture and the work of God taking place in and through the church in the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eto deal with practical pastoral theology from the perspective of those who are on the \"field of play\" of life and ministry, where preaching, counseling and teaching does affect for many persons the outcome of the game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIlluminated by stimulating discussion and helpful case studies, \u003cem\u003eThe Shape of Practical Theology\u003c\/em\u003e is aimed at seminary students, at Christian educators, and at working pastors and counselors. Anderson's work, fascinating and fruitful, brings together the Word of God with the Spirit of God in the ever-changing context of real-life ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47449983549618,"sku":"9780830815593","price":39.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/0573b160aa1b75e68743fe5b63523576.webp?v=1778777203","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-shape-of-practical-theology-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}