{"product_id":"the-minister-as-moral-theologian-ethical-dimensions-of-pastoral-leadership-paperback","title":"The Minister as Moral Theologian: Ethical Dimensions of Pastoral Leadership - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSondra Wheeler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutreach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 2018 Recommended Resource of the Year (Leadership)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Top Ten Book for Parish Ministry in 2017, Academy of Parish Clergy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe practice of ministry requires pastors and Christian leaders to serve as moral theologians in their communities. Ministers must preach about morally challenging texts, teach about moral issues and conflicts, offer moral counsel, and serve as an example regarding the shape of faithful Christian life. Grounding pastoral ethics in spiritual formation and spiritual disciplines, this book provides tools for facing the day-to-day demands and seizing the opportunities of being a moral teacher. An essential text for practical ministry courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A must-read for seminarians and seasoned clergy alike\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Some pastors approach their work as moral theologians seriously but not humbly, thereby failing to recognize the complexity of the task. Others recognize that complexity but respond by shunning the responsibility. This important book challenges both of these errors, and in the process it provides everyday counsel that is as practical as it is sophisticated. Sondra Wheeler is an exceptionally wise moral theologian, and all who heed her words will be the wiser for it.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eCraig C. Hill\u003c\/b\u003e, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Minister as Moral Theologian \u003c\/i\u003eis a wise, compassionate, and direct treatment of Christian ethics in the pastoral tasks of preaching, teaching, and counseling. Wheeler reminds us of the challenges, joys, blessings, and wonders of pastoral ministry. This is a must-read for seminarians and seasoned clergy alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKathryn Greene-McCreight\u003c\/b\u003e, associate chaplain, The Episcopal Church at Yale; author of \u003ci\u003eDarkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"For pastors faced with the challenging task of living as Christians and teaching others to do so as well, Sondra Wheeler has written a book that is both learned and wise. She wears her considerable learning lightly, writing prose that is simultaneously winsome and direct. Even more important, every page displays wisdom--a mature insight that will be her greatest gift to her readers.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGilbert Meilaender\u003c\/b\u003e, Valparaiso University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Writing with extensive knowledge of the ways ministers are moral teachers, Wheeler offers a theologically informed, ethically nuanced, practical guide for ministers and ministry students to reflect on the moral impact their professional and personal lives can make.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eBernard Brady\u003c\/b\u003e, University of St. Thomas \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This lovely book offers wise and mature reflections on the moral dimensions of Christian pastoral ministry. An indispensable contribution, \u003ci\u003eThe Minister as Moral Theologian\u003c\/i\u003e will henceforth join the short list of required books in my introductory seminary ethics course.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDavid Gushee\u003c\/b\u003e, Center for Theology and Public Life, Mercer University\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSondra Wheeler\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Yale University) is Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian Ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. She has decades of experience preparing ministers and teaching advanced courses in the practice of ministry. Wheeler is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eWhat We Were Made For: Christian Reflections on Love\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 16, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53250965930317,"sku":"9780801097843","price":42.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/cXRaeXJ1ZU5pUWhBUnovWmhZTS9BUT09.webp?v=1769511161","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-minister-as-moral-theologian-ethical-dimensions-of-pastoral-leadership-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}