{"product_id":"ministry-that-transforms-a-contemplative-process-of-theological-reflection-9780814632222","title":"Ministry That Transforms: A Contemplative Process of Theological Reflection","description":"\u003cp\u003eMinistry is transformative action. As Christians, when we do something in service--engaging the needs of our sister and brothers in the name of Jesus Christ--we minister for the reign of God. The Romero House volunteers, whose narratives undergird this volume, actively construct a theology of ministry while undergoing a powerful sense of personal transformation. In \u003ci\u003eMinistry That Transforms\u003c\/i\u003e, Kathleen McAlpin: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases the Romero House group and her program of Integration for Ministry that provides adult education and ministry formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLays out a transformative Contemplative Theological Reflection Process leading to conversion, contemplation, and holiness through practice and dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnlists Scripture, social justice concerns, and a cast of critical thinkers in the theology of ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Anyone involved in ministry--whether in formation programs, in parishes, or in social justice activities--will welcome this creative, process-oriented framework for ministerial theology and faith development, a framework that is firmly grounded in the minister's grassroots experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcAlpin, Kathleen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kathleen McAlpin, RSM, DMin, teaches spiritual direction at Regis College in Toronto and Creighton University. She directs the Integration for Ministry Program at Regis College, where she also facilitates a contemplative method of theological reflection for both integration and formation for ministry.","brand":"Liturgical Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50376732246290,"sku":"9780814632222","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_28f4eecb-0d76-47fc-baf2-b8ae04450ae1.jpg?v=1728605513","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ministry-that-transforms-a-contemplative-process-of-theological-reflection-9780814632222","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}