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On Priesthood

Servants, Shepherds, Messengers, Sentinels & Stewards [Hardback]

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Tracing the meaning of Priesthood through five different roles, Stephen Cottrell shows the Biblical legacy of leadership in a poignant fashion.

An insightful read for anyone in Christian leadership
Stephen Cottrell explores priesthood through five aspects of the role
You'll discover the many faces that Christian leadership requires, and the blessings of each

Author
Stephen Cottrell
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
John Murray Press
Published
April 2020

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Messenger, sentinel, steward ... these three words have been used to describe the work of a priest in the Church of England since Cranmer wrote the original ordination rite in 1550. Two more, servant and shepherd, were added in 1980. Taken together, these five metaphors provide a rich and resonant set of ideas through which to explore the nature of Christian ministry.

In this short, lyrical book, Bishop Stephen Cottrell explores each one; based on actual addresses given to ordinands on the night before their ordination, it is refreshing, challenging and accessible.

Anyone considering ordination or already in ministry will want to read this book for the fascinating exploration of the five metaphors he considers.

Introduction

Part One

Priests for a Priestly People

Part Two

Servant

Shepherd

Messenger

Sentinel

Steward

Part Three

Carrying the Cross

Guarding the Heart

Afterword: The Ministry of a Bishop

About the Author

Stephen Cottrell is the Archbishop of York and was for almost ten years Bishop of Chelmsford; before that he was Bishop of Reading. He has worked in parishes in London and Chichester, as Canon Pastor of Peterborough Cathedral, as Missioner in the Wakefield diocese and as part of Springboard, the Archbishop of Canterbury's evangelism team.

He has written widely on evangelism, spirituality and discipleship. Among his most recent books are On Priesthood (2020), a series of Lent and Holy Week meditations, The Things He Carried (2008), a follow up of reflections for Easter Day, The Things He Said (2009), The Nail: Being part of the Passion (2011) and Christ in the Wilderness: Reflecting on the paintings of Stanley Spencer (2012). His bestselling I Thirst was the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent book for 2004.