A Perichoretic Pastoral Theology

This book articulates a perichoretic pastoral theology, offering a pastoral theological response to the question of how ministering persons practice ministry in communion with the triune God.

Autorentext

Jim Horsthuis is Education Director at Emmaus Formation Centre in Canada. He earned a PhD in Christian Theology from McMaster Divinity College and is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Jim serves as an affiliate faculty member at Carey Theological College.

Inhalt

Introduction: An invitation to a dance, 1. Attentive reflection: Pastoral theology and Christian doctrine, 2. A perichoretic rhythm: Relationality, participation, and spirituality, 3. Perichoretic relationality: The move from experience to relationship, 4. Perichoretic participation: The move from concern to presence, 5. Perichoretic spirituality: The move from competence to communion, 6. Ministry in cadence with God: The move from practice to prayer, 7. Eschatological resonances