On Your Bike: Reflections of a Pedal Pilgrim - Couverture souple

Thomson, John B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1913657906 ISBN 13 : 9781913657901

Editeur : Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd, 2024

Synopsis

A unique and fascinating journey into discipleship and ministry as seen through the eyes of a cyclist

• Bishop of Selby John B. Thomson draws on 4 decades of ministerial experience and spiritual learning
• In a world besotted by speed, we see how contemplative travel deepens and expands so many aspects of our lives

‘As an enthusiastic recreational cyclist I have frequently found myself mulling over matters of discipleship and ministry whilst pedalling through the Yorkshire countryside. In the process I have come to recognise many connections between them.’ Drawing on his experiences of ministerial formation in South Africa during the latter years of apartheid, and of thirty-five years of ministry in Yorkshire, the Bishop of Selby John B. Thomson takes readers on a unique and fascinating journey into discipleship and ministry as seen through the eyes of a cyclist.
Bishop John explains:

• how we learn most, as Jesus taught us, through the gift of strangers;
• the importance of devoting time to learn the history, stories and language of the people and the places we serve;
• the nature and character of suffering; how we can live creatively and hopefully, even in tragedy;
• key themes of Christian leadership, concluding that the majority of Christian leaders - like those who lead cycle rides - are relatively unknown but actually have the most impact on others;
• the ways in which cycling, discipleship and ministry must involve the body and the senses;
• the importance of tackling new and challenging issues that are not always easy to resolve.



In a world besotted by speed, we see how contemplative travel deepens and expands so many aspects of our lives. Bishop John proves to be a wise and entertaining guide and companion on this journey.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John B. Thomson is Bishop of Selby. His previous books include Church on Edge? Practising Ministry Today (London: DLT, 2004), DOXA: A Discipleship Course (London: DLT, 2007), and Sharing Friendship: Exploring Anglican Character, Vocation, Witness and Mission (Farnham: Ashgate, 2015).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1913657906
• ISBN 13: 9781913657901
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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