The Corinthian correspondence and the community it reflects are exciting and exasperating, interesting and complex. The letters offer us a window of opportunity to view Paul's personal and pastoral presence in his growing relationship with this church. Struggling with his own history, the history of the community, and the newness of the Gospel he preaches, Paul identifies an approach that balances tradition and innovation, theological foundations and principles of action. The passion, persuasion, and purpose of the apostle permeate these letters, and no one is unaware that the Lord Jesus is...

In recent years Christians have increasingly turned to Scripture to nourish their prayer life. Prayer in the New Testament focuses on biblical prayer, seeing its intimate connection with contemporary spirituality and discovering models in the spiritual leaders of New Testament times. The New Testament writers gave their communities' understandings of prayer and its centrality for the person and community of faith. Their complementary presentations help us catch a glimpse of the richness of prayer for the early community and rediscover its centrality for ourselves. HelenDoohanis Professor...

Without a sense of personal satisfaction and fulfillment in life, it is difficult to be effective in ministry over the long haul. That is why it is so important that those stresses in life which lead to burnout and the abandonment of one's calling to the service of God and one's neighbor be addressed decisively and at a very early stage. In her very timely book, Dr. Helen Doohan offers a problem-solution approach to personal fulfillment and effectiveness in ministry, solidly basing her suggestions on scripture, theology, and the lived experiences of professional ministers. In this unique...