John Jefferson Davis 
Practicing Ministry in the Presence of God 
Theological Reflections on Ministry and the Christian Life

Practicing Ministry in the Presence of God presents a new paradigm for church ministry–one that is based on fundamental truths of the Christian faith such as the Trinity, union with Christ, and the ‘already’ presence of the Holy Spirit in the church. This new paradigm can help busy pastors avoid ‘burnout’ in the ministry and model Trinitarian, New Testament patterns of ministry to their people. Practicing Ministry in the Presence of God reflects the best of recent New Testament scholarship, sensitivity to the contexts of globalized postmodern cultures dominated by digital media, and practical applications for Christian life, discipleship, worship, and mission.

About the author

John Jefferson Davis is Professor of Systematic Theology and Chair of the Division of Christian Thought at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.Dr. Davis (Ph D, Duke University) is the author of several well-known books, including Theology Primer; Foundations of Evangelical Theology; Evangelical Ethics: Issues Facing the Church Today; Frontiers of Science and Faith; Worship and the Reality of God; and Meditation and Communion with God, as well as numerous articles in scholarly journals.He and his wife have five children and six grandchildren, and live in Hamilton, Massachusetts.