{"product_id":"way-of-discipleship-women-men-and-todays-call-to-mission-9780814647158","title":"Way of Discipleship: Women, Men, and Today's Call to Mission","description":"\u003cp\u003eVatican II's famous declaration that \"the church on earth is by its very nature missionary\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ehas often been taken out of context and used to support all manner of\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003echurch initiatives. But, the conclusion of the statement--\"since . . . it has its origin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ein the mission of the Son and the Holy Spirit\"--is of monumental importance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn The Way of Discipleship, theologian Anthony Gittins describes the eternal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emission of the Trinity, historically brought \"down to earth\" in the ministry of Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eand then continued to the ends of the earth by those called and sent as disciples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethroughout future generations. Gittins explains that Christian discipleship must be\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethe living out of Jesus' own example in many different times and places. He encourages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003epeople of all ages to follow the invitation of Jesus to be missionary disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Way of Discipleship explores several New Testament examples of Jesus' call\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eand commissioning, distills the principles involved, and then recontextualizes the\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003estories so that they pose a direct challenge to disciples today. In this way, Gittins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ebuilds up a picture both of \"the Way\" of Jesus himself, and of the way today's disciples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ecan loyally follow his call to mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anthony J. Gittins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cistercian Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814647158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGittins, Anthony J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnthony J. Gittins is an ordained member of the Spiritan missionary Congregation who served for a decade in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Trained in social anthropology, he subsequently taught theology and anthropology for thirty years in London and Chicago. He also worked with and among homeless women and as a hospital chaplain. Currently emeritus professor of theology and culture (Catholic Theological Union, Chicago), he offers workshops, seminars, and retreats nationally and internationally. He has written books on culture and theology, mission, spirituality, and discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cistercian Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40551777108083,"sku":"9.78081E+12","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_7a236300-e74c-4fd5-ab2c-0af2a8de3483.jpg?v=1667398634","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/way-of-discipleship-women-men-and-todays-call-to-mission-9780814647158","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}