Jesus-Driven Ministry - Softcover

Ajith Fernando

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851119956 ISBN 13: 9780851119953

Publisher: InterVarsity Press, 2003

Synopsis

Author Ajith Fernando believes that much ministry failureresults from neglect of the basics of the faith. Too often today'schurch is riveted on ministry technique to the neglect ofleadership lifestyle.In this book, Fernando identifies the foundational elements thatallow you to be both effective and joyful in your service. He showsfrom Jesus' own ministry that relating to the people you ministerto, retreating from busyness to prayer, being affirmed andempowered by God, discipling younger leaders, and gaining strengthfrom God's Word must be at the heart of your ministry.Rich in Scripture and full of stories from Fernando's own yearsof ministry, this book will help men and women commit themselvesafresh to those vital basics of ministry that make for long-termservice that is both fruitful and joyful.

About this title

About the Author:

Ajith Fernando (ThM, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the teaching director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka after serving as the ministry's national director for thirty-five years. He and his wife, Nelun, are active in a church ministering primarily to the urban poor, and his ministry includes counseling and mentoring younger staff and pastors. He is the author of seventeen books published in nineteen languages. Ajith lives in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with his wife, and they have two adult children and two grandchildren.

Review:

"Ajith Fernando is a writer from whom I've learned much and whose authenticity I greatly respect."
—Ravi Zacharias, Founder and President, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries; author, Jesus Among Other Gods

"There is an authenticity, deep simplicity, and biblical richness to the writings of Ajith Fernando. The effect is that when I go to his books in search for something specific, I get drawn in longer than I intend. That is what happened with this book, every time I poked my nose into a different chapter. The church in the Western world needs to read what Ajith Fernando writes."
—John Piper, Founder, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary

"What makes the writing of Ajith Fernando so convincing is the authenticity of his ministry. As few persons I know in this generation, he lives what he preaches."
—Robert E. Coleman, Distinguished Senior Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

"Ajith Fernando towers above the crowd as one of the great Christians of our time. He is esteemed internationally for biblical scholarship and expository Bible teaching and for his work as an apologist and evangelist. It is no surprise that his Jesus Driven Ministry sets the Christocentric standard for us all."
—R. Kent Hughes, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary

"Ajith Fernando does what he sets out to do-to name the basics in ministry, to validate them in Scripture, the church's tradition, and experience. He makes the case that who we are is as important as what we do in ministry. This book will help us, no matter where we are on our ministry journey."
—Maxie D. Dunnam, President Emeritus, Asbury Theological Seminary

"People who have sensed a divine call become confused about what a minister should be. CEO? Therapist? Visionary? Communicator? Shepherd? Dr. Fernando demonstrates the relevance of the ministry model of Jesus to the matters ministers face globally. If the priorities articulated in this book become the priorities of those in ministry, there will be greater integrity in the church, the truth of the gospel will be seen in the actions of its ministers, and the Lord will be honored."
—Greg Waybright, Former President, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Senior Pastor, Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena, California

About this edition

• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0851119956
• ISBN 13: 9780851119953
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 255