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When The Tui Calls : Rural Ministry : Origins And Futures
Paperback Edition: 1
The Tui (Parson Bird), with its tuft of white feathers at the neck, is highly adaptive, has a distinctive call, is protective of its domain, is an imitator of song and speech and is an enduring example of survival and adaptability.
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This essay on rural ministry
reflects on its long evolution, its current challenges, and its continuing viability for the future in Aotearoa New Zealand. Bennett highlights some key issues and opportunities for rural ministry today, including: Maintaining identity as a rural community and church Being forums for wider community discussion on current issues Re-vitalising the church's ministry of hospitality Ensuring those responsible for worship leadership are well-trained Ensuring that worship gives expression to what is actually happening in the rural community Developing strategies for on-farm, at-home visits or sub-regional get-togethers Offering theological college students short residential stays to help them understand time-work-seasonality relationships, and how rural people view life and society. Featured in the 6 November 2017 New Zealand / Pasifika Newsletter.
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Pages : 64
Publisher : Philip Garside Publishing
Publication date : 2017-05-20
Subjects: Non-fiction, Published in New Zealand, Humanities, New Zealand, Religion & Beliefs, NZ Social Services & Welfare, Criminology, Christian Ministry & Pastoral Activity