{"product_id":"together-in-ministry-women-and-men-in-flourishing-partnerships-paperback","title":"Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Dixon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRuth Haley Barton\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWomen and men are designed to work together in fulfilling God's mission on earth.\u003c\/b\u003e Yet God's original intent for equal partnership has been so distorted that churches and organizations continually struggle to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration. Is it even possible to return to the Genesis ideal of co-laborers in today's contexts?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLongtime ministry leader Rob Dixon knows it's possible--though it takes intentionality, courage, and wisdom. Based on qualitative field research among ministry practitioners, \u003ci\u003eTogether in Ministry\u003c\/i\u003e offers a prophetic roadmap for individuals and communities as they seek to develop flourishing ministry partnerships for women and men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized around the key domains of inner life, community culture, and intentional practices, this model identifies ten key attributes of partnerships that are both personally satisfying and missionally effective. For each attribute Dixon presents research findings and biblical examples, along with benefits, barriers, and practical next steps. With plenty of real-life stories from ministry leaders and reflection questions in each chapter, \u003ci\u003eTogether in Ministry\u003c\/i\u003e casts a compelling--and encouraging--vision for flourishingpartnerships and equips teams and individuals with next steps for making that vision a reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRob Dixon (DIS, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the author of \u003ci\u003eTogether in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships\u003c\/i\u003e and the coauthor with his wife, Amy, of the picture book \u003ci\u003ePenny Preaches\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to serving on InterVarsity Christian Fellowship staff for almost thirty years, he teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and Fresno Pacific University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuth Haley Barton (DD, Northern Seminary) is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors, leaders, and the communities they serve. Trained at the Shalem Institute and the Loyola University Chicago Institute of Pastoral Studies, she is a seasoned spiritual director, teacher, and retreat leader who has served on the pastoral staff of several churches. Ruth is the author of numerous books on the spiritual life, including \u003ci\u003eStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInvitation to Solitude and Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSacred Rhythms\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEmbracing Rhythms of Work and Rest\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50357631221997,"sku":"9781514000700","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/ykZgPQ_NPn9781514000700.webp?v=1785356038","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/together-in-ministry-women-and-men-in-flourishing-partnerships-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}