The Crucifixion of Ministry: Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ
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The Crucifixion of Ministry: Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ

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As a pastor, do you ever get the feeling that no matter what you try, nothing much seems to change?That is because the ministries themselves are not redemptive--they are not up to you. Only Jesus' ministry is redemptive. Jesus has to "show up."Theologian Andrew Purves explores at the deepest level the true and essential nature of Christian ministry. He says that ...more
Paperback, 152 pages
Published October 30th 2007 by IVP Books
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Chris
Jun 02, 2010
Chris rated it 4 of 5 stars
Andrew Purves delivers a much needed message to ministers in the American church: your ministry is not about you or what you do--it's about Jesus and what HE is doing. His advice is not only relevant, but likely to be a breath of fresh air, even a rescue, to many ministers. Here is one piece of advice:

"To ministers let me say this as strongly as I can. Preach Christ, preach Christ, preach Christ. Get out of your offices and get into your studies. Quit playing office manager a...more
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Mark
Nov 11, 2011
Mark rated it 4 of 5 stars
The message? Getting out of Jesus' way is the only way to have a redemptive ministry. The minister must learn the functional, pastoral meaning of 'I am crucified with Christ' for his everyday life as a witness to Jesus Christ.
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Kathy
Jul 10, 2008
Kathy rated it 4 of 5 stars
Teaches great lesson about losing yourself in order to gain for Christ, that ministry does not guarantee effectiveness unless your plans are put aside in order to allow God's plans to unfold in Church ministry.
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