The Spiritual Ministry and the Spiritual Minister
(Part One) | Coptic Reads
Author:Pope Shenouda IIIPublisher:Anba Reweiss Press in AbbassiaPublish Year:1995Pages:129Categories:Spiritual Life and VirtuesDescription:Pope Shenouda III emphasizes in his book "The Spiritual Ministry and the Spiritual Minister"
that ministry is not merely teaching and information but spirit and life transferred from the servant to the served, noting in the introduction the constant need for lectures on spiritual service to deepen its concept. The book explores in a cohesive text what ministry is spiritually as love, giving, nourishment, holy zeal, fellowship with the Holy Spirit, a bridge between God and people, the work of angels, a debt, duty, trust, role-modeling, fullness, effective power, and a means for growth, then moves to God’s center in ministry as the Caller, Speaker, and Giver of strength, humility, discipleship, self-denial, and criteria for success through word impact, sacrifice, depth, hidden service, silence, and blessing, concluding with the spiritual servant's qualities as a burning flame and a man of prayer carrying God to people. The author concludes by praying for the success of ministry everywhere to glorify God and grow generations.
