Women and men are designed to work together in fulfilling God's mission on earth. Yet God's original intent for equal partnership has been so distorted that churches and organizations continually struggle to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration. Is it even possible to return to the Genesis ideal of co-laborers in today's contexts?
Longtime ministry leader Rob Dixon knows it's possible—though it takes intentionality, courage, and wisdom. Based on qualitative field research among ministry practitioners, Together in Ministry offers a prophetic roadmap for individuals and communities as they seek to develop flourishing ministry partnerships for women and men.
Organized around the key domains of inner life, community culture, and intentional practices, this model identifies ten key attributes of partnerships that are both personally satisfying and missionally effective. For each attribute Dixon presents research findings and biblical examples, along with benefits, barriers, and practical next steps. With plenty of real-life stories from ministry leaders and reflection questions in each chapter, Together in Ministry casts a compelling—and encouraging—vision for flourishing partnerships and equips teams and individuals with next steps for making that vision a reality.
Table des matières
Foreword by Ruth Haley Barton
Acknowledgments
Introduction: God’s Intent for Flourishing Partnerships
1. The Together in Ministry Model
Part 1—Inner Life
2. Authentic Learner’s Posture
3. Shared Theological Conviction of Gender Equality
4. Awareness of Gender Brokenness
Part 2—Community Culture
5. Vision for Freely Shared Power
6. Differences for the Sake of Mission
7. Value for Holistic Friendships
8. Corporate Sensitivity to Adverse Gender Dynamics
Part 3—Intentional Practices
9. Abundant Communication
10. Contextualized Boundaries
11. Public Affirmation and Modeling
Conclusion: Together in Ministry
General Index
Scripture Index
A propos de l’auteur
Ruth Haley Barton is a spiritual director, teacher, author and retreat leader trained at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation (Washington, D.C.). She is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry of spiritual formation to pastors and Christian leaders, along with the congregations and organizations they serve.Educated at Wheaton College and Northern Seminary, Barton has served at several churches, including Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Her books include Sacred Rhythms, Longing for More and Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership (all Inter Varsity Press).
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