The Promise of Partnership: A Model for Collaborative Ministry [Paperback]

James D. Whitehead (Author), Evelyn Eaton Whitehead (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2000

James and Evelyn Whitehead, pastoral theologians with rich ministry experience, show how leadership and ministry can shift from the parent/child model to one based on true partnership. Winner of the 1992 Catholic Press Association Book Award. "A though-provoking analysis of a church in change and of the leadership tranformations necessary for the effective ministery." Christian Education Journals

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A thought-provoking analysis of a church in change and of the leadership transformations necessary for the effective ministry." -- Christian Education Journals

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An inspiring analysis of the process of partnership in ministry--winner of the 1992 Catholic Press Association Book Award--a model for collaboration between laity and clergy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595088953
• ISBN-13: 978-0595088959
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Inspirational

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Ministry Leaders, August 2, 2005

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Beth (Baton Rouge, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Promise of Partnership: A Model for Collaborative Ministry (Paperback)

The promise of Partnership is a "must read" for anyone in ministry leadership in any denomination. The basic principle the text operates from is that we are all called to use the gifts and talents we have been given to serve the community, and that each member in the community has something to offer. The basic skills necessary for ministry partnership are reviewed and numerous examples are provided for clarity. A very practical book that, if implemented by a worshiping community, could bring the community together in order to provide strong ministry programs that not only meet the needs of the larger community, but nurture the growth of all involved in the process.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a concept!, March 25, 2006

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M. Priddy "Mystagogue" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Promise of Partnership: A Model for Collaborative Ministry (Paperback)

The Whitehead's book is a well written and practical description of what life in the structure of a church should and could be. This book blends current principles of secular business research and best practices with the basic principles of the reign of God. They describe how each member of the local congregation or parish - just as each member of the Body of Christ - has a unique gift for the body. Each gift if important for the realization of the reign of God, whether pastor, secretary, lector or janitor. The Whiteheads articulate this concept in a well supported and written manner, pose thought-provoing questions, as well as insights on ways to bring about a true partnerahip.