Ordinary Ministry: Extraordinary Challenge : Women and the Roles of Ministry

by EVERIST NORMA COOK (ED)

• ISBN13: 9780687087570
• ISBN10: 0687087570
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

One of the difficulties women clergy face is the lack of mentors. Although women make up a sizable percentage of parish clergy, once out of seminary they often experience isolation and lack of contact with other women in professional ministry. This situation is especially problematic as women's experience of the tasks and roles of ministry differ from those of men, sometimes subtly, sometimes more so. Where do they turn for help in figuring out the ups and downs of following God's call into ministry as a woman? How can the men with whom they work understand the challenges their female colleagues face as well?In Ordinary Calling, Extraordinary Challenge , Norma Cook Everist brings together several women clergy to demonstrate what parish ministry is like in women's experience. Drawing on years of parish experience, they examine such a wide range of topics as the ministry of preaching, the ministry of stewardship, the ministry of justice, the ministry of outreach, and many more. Written for women and men, this volume will provide support, encouragement, and guidance for performing the many tasks and assuming the many roles of parish minister.Key Features: '¢ Brings together the real experience of women clergy '¢ Addresses the nature of the differences between men and women in fulfilling certain key roles or functions of pastoral leadership '¢ Addresses the sense of isolation among clergy women after seminaryKey Benefits: '¢ Helps clergy, both male and female, understand the unique challenges of parish ministry faced by women clergy '¢ Helps denominational officials and laypersons understand the different responses to pastoral tasks and roles perceived by women and men

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(14)
Part One Trusting God
Ordinary Elements: Sacramental Ministry	25	(4)
Rebecca A. Ellenson
Ordinary Listening: The Ministry of Grief Work	29	(6)
Sandra Moen Kennedy
Ordinary Priorities: The Ministry of Spiritual Direction	35	(5)
Holly W. Whitcomb
Ordinary Water: Ministry Beyond Judgment	40	(5)
Mary Jo Maass
Ordinary Apathy: The Ministry of Challenge	45	(4)
Kris Ann Zierke
Ordinary Process: The Ministry of Administration	49	(12)
Kathryn K. J. Gerking
Part Two Liberating Christians
Ordinary Request: The Ministry of the Baptismal Community	61	(7)
Barbara J. Knutson
Ordinary Courage: The Ministry of Justice	68	(5)
Mary A. Rowland
Ordinary Time: Intergenerational Ministry	73	(7)
Karen Rask Behling
Carol J. Rask
Ordinary Concern: The Ministry of Companionship	80	(5)
April Ulring Larson
Ordinary Letter: The Ministry of Preaching	85	(6)
Virginia Anderson-Larson
Ordinary Journey: The Ministry of Visitation	91	(14)
Norma Cook Everist
Part Three Living Vocation
Ordinary Roles: The Ministry of Word and Care	105	(5)
Marj Leegard
Ordinary Neighbors: Youth Ministry	110	(10)
Linda L. Ridgeway
Ordinary Gifts: The Ministry of Stewardship	120	(6)
Rhonda R. Hanisch
Ordinary Families: The Ministry of Transition	126	(6)
Sandy Berg-Holte
Ordinary Interruptions: The Ministry of Presence	132	(6)
Maryann Cox Morgenstern
Ordinary Questions: Parish Health Ministry	138	(5)
Sr. Mary Owen Haggerty
Ordinary People: Shared Ministry	143	(12)
Kathryn Bielfeldt
Part Four Nurturing Community
Ordinary Hope: Ministry of Redevelopment	155	(5)
Karen Weissenbuehler
Ordinary Safety: Ministry in Conflict and Crisis	160	(7)
Christine E. Iverson
Ordinary Friendship: The Ministry of Education	167	(5)
Kimberly A. Wilson
Ordinary Kitchen: Campus Ministry	172	(5)
Alicia R. Anderson
Ordinary Images: The Ministry of Oversight	177	(6)
Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl
Ordinary Prayer: The Ministry of Outreach	183	(5)
Ann E. Helmke
Contributors	188