Description: This book traces the evolution of global Anglican ministry through a century marked by wars, Depression, and struggles against oppression and discrimination to a communion rooted in multiple cultures and marked by enormous diversity, which has brought both blessings and challenges.
Brief description: John L. Kater has been teaching at Ming Hua Theological College in Hong Kong since 2007 and is professor emeritus of ministry development at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.
Review Quotes:
"Both erudite and accessible, Dr. Kater's further exploration of ministry in the Anglican Communion paints a picture of the rich work of missionaries and indigenous leaders in a controversial and ever-evolving global landscape. Dr. Kater's writing is lively and engaging for the reader as he taps into our curiosity about the more recent past and leads us to wonder about what is next for the Anglican Communion." --The Rt. Rev. Lucinda Ashby, Fourth Bishop, the Diocese of El Camino Real, USA
"This volume is a succinct, informative and comprehensive treatment of the essentials of ministry in Anglican tradition. This is a valuable resource for all of those who seek to understand and comprehend the vitality and challenging variety of Anglican Ministry. This is a much needed, very welcome and timely contribution at a decisive time of Anglican Communion." --The Most Rev. Paul Kwong, Archbishop Emeritus of Hong Kong and Principal, HKSKH Ming Hua Theological College, Hong Kong