Introduction to First Nations Ministry : Centre for Pentecostal Theology Native North American Contextual Movement Series

Bear-barnetson, Cheryl

ISBN 10: 1935931385 / ISBN 13: 9781935931386

Published by Cherohala Press, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to First Nations Ministry : Centre for Pentecostal Theology Native North American Contextual Movement Series
• Publisher: Cherohala Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935931385
• ISBN 13: 9781935931386
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In this groundbreaking study, Cheryl Bear-Barnetson presents an approach to First Nations ministry from the foundations of indigenous worldview and values. She begins with an overview of First Nations theology, which includes the Native views of Creator, the Holy Spirit, the Incarnation, a theology of land, and a theology of missions. Various Native practices, traditional gatherings, and ceremonies are also described. Bear-Barnetson argues that leaders who are more fully informed about Native beliefs, values, and practices will see a dramatic increase in their effectiveness in ministering to indigenous people in the United States and Canada. Furthermore, the practical missiological and theological principles discovered here can be implemented in any cross-cultural ministry context. The study concludes with specific recommendations to The Foursquare Church and the Canadian Foursquare Church for the purpose of advancing the ministry among First Nations people.

About the Author

Cheryl Bear, from Nadleh Whut’en First Nation, is well known as an important and respected voice on behalf of Canada’s Indigenous peoples, a speaker and teacher who has traveled to over 600 Indigenous communities in Canada and the United States sharing her songs and stories. She also visits non-Native communities (schools, government, churches and businesses) holding workshops to raise awareness and understanding of Indigenous issues.

Cheryl is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter who shares stories of Indigenous life through story and song. She has released three albums: Cheryl Bear (self-titled), The Good Road, and A’BA. Cheryl’s albums have received three Indigenous People’s Choice music awards, two Covenant Awards and a Native American Music Award.

Cheryl is a founding board member of NAIITS, an Indigenous learning community. She is also an Associate Professor at Regent College in Vancouver, BC. Cheryl has an earned Doctorate from The King’s University in Los Angeles, and Master of Divinity degree from Regent College. She is currently serving as a Strategic Associate as the Indigenous Relations Specialist with Canadian Baptist Ministries.