Theology of ministry : a Reformed contribution to an ecumenical dialogue / / by Eduardus Van der Borght.

• Superior document: Studies in Reformed theology, v.15
• Author: Borght, Ed. A. J. G. van der, 1956-
• Year of Publication: 2007
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in Reformed theology ; 15.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (490 p.)
• Notes: Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Leiden, 2000.

Theology of ministry has always been a controversial issue in the relation between churches, especially with its juridical approach that concentrated on authority. In recent decades the secularization and individualization in the Western world have intensified the challenge to reformulate the mission of the church and its ministries. Building on the Reformed theology of the 16th century (Zwingli, Calvin and confessions) and on the results of the ecumenical convergence on ministry (BEM) in the 20th century, this study presents building blocks for a renewed theology of ministry in the 21st century.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Materials / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Ministry In The Reformed Tradition Of The 16th Century / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter One. Martin Luther And Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Two. Huldrych Zwingli And Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Three. John Calvin And Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Four. Calvin’s Understanding Of Ministry Within The Church / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Five. Calvin’s Assessment Of Ministry: Its Historic Development And Its Sacramental Nature / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Six. The Church’s Ministry In Reformed Confessions Of Faith / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Seven. Ministry In The Reformed Tradition Of The 16th Century: Conclusions And Perspectives / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Baptism, Eucharist And Ministry: An Ecumenical Challenge To The Reformed Tradition / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Eight. The Ecumenical Convergence Text Of Bem / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Nine. The Calling Of The Whole People Of God (Art. 1–6) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Ten. The Church And The Ordained Ministry (Art. 7–18) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Eleven. Forms Of The Ordained Ministry (Art. 19–33) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Twelve. Succession In The Apostolic Tradition (Art. 34–38) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Thirteen. Ordination (Art. 39–50) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Fourteen. Towards A Mutual Recognition Of Ordained Ministries (Art. 51–55) / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Chapter Fifteen. Baptism, Eucharist And Ministry: Questions By And For The Reformed Tradition / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Building Blocks For A Reformed Theology Of Ministry / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Bibliography / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Index Of Names / A.J.G. Van Der Borght -- Index Of Subjects / A.J.G. Van Der Borght.