Immeasurable: Reflections on the Soul of Ministry in the Age of Church, Inc.
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06VWXRNZY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 590 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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SKYE JETHANI is an author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. Skye has authored three books, The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity, WITH: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God, and Futureville. He has been a sought after consultant for groups facing challenges at the intersection of faith and culture like The Lausanne Movement, The White
He also serves as the co-host of the popular Phil Vischer Podcast, a weekly show that blends astute cultural and theological insights with comical conversation. About the AuthorSKYE JETHANI is an author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. Skye has authored three books, The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity, WITH: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God, and Futureville. He has been a sought after consultant for groups facing challenges at the intersection of faith and culture like The Lausanne Movement, The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and the Interfaith Youth Core. Skye and his wife Amanda have three children: Zoe, Isaac, and Lucy and reside in Wheaton, IL.
We’ve turned away from viewing our pastors as shepherds, and now expect them to be celebrities. This has led to a new understanding of what a minister should be. But not anymore. A 2013 study from Gallop revealed that Americans’ admiration for clergy has reached an all-time low. Immeasurable will help ministers recognize the cultural forces shaping their view of the calling, and then reimagine what faithful church leaders can look like in the twenty-first century. In response to this trend, some pastors have looked to emulate those who are praised by the culture—business leaders, entertainers, and social activists. That, taken with reduced trust of institutional religion overall, makes it easy to see why ministers feel insecure about their calling. Immeasurable provides affirmation and encouragement for church leaders faithfully serving God. Not long ago, ministers were among the most trusted and admired people in our culture. Drawing on cultural dynamics, personal stories, and his own experience working in a church and with church leaders, Skye Jethani will address matters like ambition, anger, community, consumerism, fame, health, justice, platform, preaching, rest,simplicity, success, vision, and more. “In my first seminary class, we were asked to introduce ourselves and say why we enrolled. There are endless resources to help pastors do the practical