Spirituality for Ministry

Spirituality for Ministry by Holmes, Urban Tigner. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780060640088.

"Our goal is the Kingdom, the completion of Gods creative vision, and we are Gods hands in bringing that vision to pass, " wrote Urban Holmes in Spirituality for Ministry, originally published in 1982. But, Holmes warned, ministers who are not rooted in the intimate knowledge of God will have a hard time being Gods hands and serving the congregation well. This timeless and still timely book examines the spiritual base that allows ordained clergy to be interpreters of Gods message and symbol-bearers of Gods presence in their congregations. Based on interviews with clergy from many denominations, Holmes explores the role of spirituality in the vocation of the ordained, the classic virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience, the place of worship, prayer, and parish piety, and finally the necessity of spiritual companionship in the life of the clergy.