Ministry: A Theological, Pastoral Handbook – An Essential and Clear Resource for Clergy and Laity on Development from New Testament to Vatican II

by Richard P. McBrien

This highly praised handbook on ministry is an essential resource for clergy and laity alike--clear, readable, theologically sound, and pastorally wise. Traces the development of ministry from New Testament times through Vatican II to provide pastoral guidance for priests, nuns, teachers, and others who are called to the ministry.

Genres: Theology, Spirituality

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1987

Reviews

[Ed Barton · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the book is theologically solid and ecumenical in tone, the author attempts to cover both the theological and practical elements of ministry - particularly lay ministry in the Roman Catholic Church. This is a broad scope in 120 pages, and unfortunately the butter is spread pretty thin. The summaries are good, the discussion questions relevant, but the book is just OK as a stand alone read.

[Mitchell Hebert · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is obscure, theologically un-sound and pastorally ignorant. It flirts with ideas that are in direct opposition to Catholic teaching, and I would not recommend this book to my worst enemy. Pray for his soul.

[Laine]

This book made me think about ministry in a whole new light - not just priestly ministry but lay ministry

[Gerry Czerak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short, to the point, pastoral