Lay Ecclesial Ministry

Foreword
Preface
Part I: Response to Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
Chapter 1: Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: A Pastoral Perspective on Its Reception
H. Richard McCord, Jr.
Chapter 2: The Theological Reception of Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
Richard R.Gaillardetz
Part II: Mining Our Theological Tradition
Chapter 3: Ministry in the New Testament
Emil A. Wcela
Chapter 4: Being a Ministering Church: Insights from History
Thomas F. O'Meara, O.P.
Chapter 5: Theology of Lay Ecclesial Ministry: Future Trajectories
Edward P. Hahnenberg
Chapter 6: Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Ritual
Catherine Vincie, RHSHM
Chapter 7: Lay Ecclesial Ministry and Parish Leadership Options: Canonical Reflections in Light of Co-Workers in the Vineyard
Sharon A. Euart, RSM
Part III: Mining Our Spiritual Tradition
Chapter 8: Spirit Guides and Table Companions: Saints as Models for Lay Ecclesial Ministers
Regina Bechtle, S.C.
Chapter 9: Formation for Lay Ministry: Learnings from Religious Life
Juliana Casey, IHM
Part IV: Implications for Pastoral Practice
Chapter 10: The Call of Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord for Cultural Diversity in Lay Ecclesial Ministry Formation Programs
William H. Johnson
Chapter 11: Adopting Effective Human Resource Development Strategies for the Catholic Church in the United States
Michael J. O'Louhglin with Michael J. Brough
Chapter 12: Strengthening Ministerial Leadership: Perspectives from Systems Theory
Zeni Fox
Index
About the Contributors