Author Description

Our Triune God is by nature a relational God, who uses relationships with himself and others to transform us as individuals and as communities of believers. As we minister to each other, we are to experience that transformation and facilitate it within others. We explore the concept of “relational interactionism” to describe this process of interactions that take place within relational networks, influencing who we are, what we do, and who we are becoming. We have also included chapters by 10 practitioners of relational ministry, demonstrating the application of the principles in practice. This book is written with three kinds of readers in mind: Christina leaders and practitioners who seek practical ways to think about their ministries and build relationships with those they minister to. Teachers and trainers who are helping students think about their current and future approaches to ministry. Christian researchers who are attempting to help ministry leaders by exploring the application of various models in ministry.