Combining the skills of a leading biblical scholar with the wisdom derived from years of pastoral experience in guiding vocation and ordination training, Richard Burridge invites you to explore four key facets of Christian ministry, viewed in the brilliant light of the four gospels' portraits of Jesus' life and work:  
  
Teaching  
Pastoral care  
Suffering  
Prayer

  
 Teaching  
 Pastoral care  
 Suffering  
 Prayer

 Combining the skills of a leading biblical scholar with the wisdom derived from years of pastoral experience in guiding vocation and ordination training, Richard Burridge invites you to explore four key facets of Christian ministry, viewed in the brilliant light of the four gospels' portraits of Jesus' life and work.

 'Presenting Jesus as the exemplar for ministry, this welcome book blends a scholar's attention to gospel texts with a priest's insight into ordained life.'  
 Rosalind Brown, Canon Librarian, Durham Cathedral

 'A wise and rich resource for those exploring vocation, deeply rooted in the realities of ministry and in the depths of the biblical tradition.'  
 Ian McIntosh, Ministry Division, The Archbishops' Council

 'One of the very best books on Jesus, the gospels and ministry today . . . packed with treasure and wisdom.'  
 Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford

 'This is Richard Burridge at his best: combining practical wisdom, deep spirituality and inspiring scholarship.'  
 Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

Richard Burridge

Four Ministries, One Jesus

Preface and acknowledgements

INTRODUCTION: FOUR PORTRAITS OF JESUS' MISSION AND MINISTRY

Part I MATTHEW TEACHING GOOD NEWS

1 Matthew's portrait of Jesus as the supreme teacher

2 The teaching ministry in selection for ministry

3 The teaching ministry in the ordination services

4 Teaching and preaching in your ministry

5 Sustaining teaching and preaching in your ministry

Conclusion

Part II LUKE PASTORAL CARE

1 Luke's portrait of Jesus' pastoral ministry

2 The pastoral ministry in selection for ministry

3 The pastoral ministry in the ordination services

4 Pastoral care in your ministry

5 Sustaining a pastoral ministry

Part III MARK SUFFERING THE WAY OF THE CROSS

1 The way of the cross in Mark's portrait of Jesus' ministry

2 Suffering the way of the cross in selection for ministry

3 Suffering the way of the cross in the ordination services

4 Suffering the way of the cross in your ministry

5 Sustaining ministry on the way of the cross

Part IV JOHN PRAYING THE DIVINE LIFE

1 John's portrait of Jesus and the life of God

2 Prayer and the divine life in selection for ministry

3 Prayer and sharing the life of God in the ordination services

4 Prayer and sharing the life of God in your ministry

5 Sustaining the divine life of prayer in ministry

CONCLUSION: BRINGING MISSION AND MINISTRY TOGETHER IN THE RISEN JESUS

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Appendix 4

Appendix 5 Index

Combining the skills of a leading biblical scholar with the wisdom derived from years of pastoral experience in guiding vocation and ordination training, Richard Burridge invites you to explore four key facets of Christian ministry, viewed in the brilliant light of the four gospels’ portraits of Jesus’ life and work:  
  
Teaching  
Pastoral care  
Suffering  
Prayer

A book for all who feel called to a life of Christian ministry, and want to make sure their calling is firmly based on the teaching and model of Jesus, as provided in the four Gospels.

This book is for all who feel called to a life of Christian ministry, and want to make sure their calling is firmly based on the teaching and model of Jesus, as provided in the four Gospels. Widely respected as an international expert in Gospel studies, Richard Burridge is also a brilliant communicator with many years of pastoral experience in selecting and training people for the priesthood. Here he offers a little book that is brim full of practical advice on how to develop and maintain all the key skills needed for ministry today. The core of the book is based on the portraits of Jesus in each of the four Gospels, and helps you consider vital questions such as: how to sustain Bible study, reading and theological reflection in ministry; how to extend pastoral care to people outside as well as inside the Christian community; how to look after yourself and your family; and how to stay attuned to the Spirit by cultivating a fresh and vigorous life of prayer.

By the author of the bestselling Four Gospels, One Jesus? (over 50,000 copies sold) Richard Burridge was winner of the Ratzinger Prize for Theology in 2013, and shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize in 2009 A thoroughly biblical exploration of ministerial vocation, firmly based on the four New Testament portraits of Jesus A perfect gift for Christians who are contemplating, testing, or actively pursuing a call to ministry

Richard A. Burridge is Dean of King's College London, where he is also Professor of Biblical Interpretation. His book What are the Gospels? A Companion with Graeco-Roman Biography (second edition, Eerdmans, 2004) is widely regarded as a breakthrough in Gospel criticism. Other books include the critically acclaimed Imitating Jesus: An Inclusive Approach to New Testament Ethics (Eerdmans, 2007), shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize, 2009. In 2013 he won the Ratzinger Prize for Theology, following publication of the SPCK Classic edition of his Four Gospels, One Jesus? (SPCK, 1994, 2013).

\["Looking to get back to the heart of service?","Four Ministries, One Jesus refocuses your calling, your mission, and your faith","You'll be inspired to cultivate a fresh life of prayer and focus"\]

A book for getting back to the heart of faith, Four Ministries, One Jesus refocuses your eyes on what is important, on what the Gospels really say

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