{"product_id":"transforming-vocation-transformations-series-9780898695861","title":"Transforming Vocation: Transformations Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt once \"travel guide\" and vision for the future, the Transformation series is good news for the Episcopal Church at a time of fast and furious demographic and social change. Series contributors - recognized experts in their fields - analyze our present plight, point to the seeds of change already at work transforming the church, and outline a positive new way forward. What kinds of churches are most ready for transformation? What are the essential tools? What will give us strength, direction, and purpose to the journey?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach volume of the series will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain why a changed vision is essential \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGive robust theological and biblical foundations \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffer a guide to best practices and positive trends in churches large and small. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe the necessary tools for change \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImagine how transformation will look \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Episcopal Church, it seems the only real purpose and end of Christian discernment is professional ordination, either to the priesthood or to the vocational diaconate. This book deals with such questions as, How can both communities and individuals discern a call from God within the vocations and tasks in which they find themselves? How can the Church deal creatively with its confusion about the differing roles and authority of ordained and lay ministers?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sam Portaro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Church Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\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 8.43h x 5.43w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780898695861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePortaro, Sam:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Sam Portaro, formerly Episcopal Chaplain to the University of Chicago and Director of Brent House, has had a long and rich career in campus ministry mentoring students and young adults. His published work reflects his own vocational journey: Inquiring \u0026amp; Discerning Hearts: Vocation \u0026amp; Ministry with Young Adults on Campus, Crossing the Jordan: Meditations on Vocation, Conflict and A Christian Life, and Sheer Christianity.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLemler, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - James Lemler is priest-in-charge of historic Christ Episcopal Church in Greenwich, Connecticut and the former Director of Mission for the Episcopal Church. He has also served the church as a leading pastor and preacher, former dean of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and a consultant in the area of philanthropy, stewardship, and congregational development. He resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Church Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40444032548979,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":40.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_8c47edda-d394-4cf6-b502-2664349ae1ab.jpg?v=1663338994","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/transforming-vocation-transformations-series-9780898695861","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}