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Informationen zum Autor Donald W. Howard, Jr., a veteran pastor of 22 years in the Presbyterian Church, now serves as an educator in New York State and as a consultant for New York State Charter School aspirants. Dr. Howard is also Vice President of Global Concepts, Inc., a non-profit educational support company dedicated to providing educational resources to charter and public schools. He holds a D.Min. from McCormick Theology Seminary in Chicago. Klappentext Renewal of Worship is designed for individuals studying for pastoral ministry as well as for the seasoned pastor. It serves as a resource guide to strengthen ministry in pastoral care, worship services, public prayer, music selection, and special services-areas of Practical Theology. The text is designed to assist the pastor in effectively Caring for the People. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Part I : Introduction: Understanding Worship and the Role of Pastoral Care: Worship as Pastoral Care; The Role of the Pastor: Preacher, Priest, or Caregiver?; The Role of the Laity: From Fear to Faith; Getting into the Field: Sower, Cultivator, or Gl Chapter 5 Part II : Liturgy: "The Work of the People"; Introduction to the Sacraments: Signs and Seals of Grace; The Sacrament of Holy Baptism and Rededication of Vows; The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper; An Introduction to the Special Services: Hatched, Match Chapter 6 A Final Word: Pastoral Care Means Meaningful Worship Chapter 7 Resources Consulted and/or Used Chapter 8 Subject Index Chapter 9 Scripture Index