The Call to Joy & Pain - Embracing Suffering in Your Ministry
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Embracing duality of joy and suffering in ministry.
Fernando's book could resonate deeply if you're in ministry or any form of service and struggle to reconcile the highs and lows that come with it. His experienced perspective as a ministerial veteran provides both biblical and practical insights, framing suffering as not just an obstacle, but a vital component of spiritual growth and joy. This isn't just a guide; it's a companion for anyone dedicated to serving others, looking to find balance and understanding in their calling.
The Call to Joy & Pain - Embracing Suffering in Your Ministry
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ISBN: 9781581348880
Authors:
Ajith Fernando
Publisher: Crossway
Date of Publication: 2007-09-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 164 readers)
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2008 Christianity Today Book Award Winner. Joy and pain are both aspects of the call of God for the Christian. The Bible even presents pain as a trigger for joy. The Call to Joy and Pain explores how this is so, showing the connection between rejoicing and suffering, how suffering draws us nearer to God, and how suffering makes us more effective in service. Ministerial veteran Ajith Fernando combines biblical exposition, keen pastoral insight, and cross-cultural wisdom in his writing. He opens readers' eyes to a truth they may already suspect: we in the West have much to learn about suffering. By examining Paul's words on the subject of suffering for Christ from Colossians 1:24-29, Fernando thoughtfully explains how suffering can be a blessing to the individual Christian and to the church as a whole. His book will help Christians joyfully embrace the life of service and total devotion to Jesus, despite the pain it entails.
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