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Messenger, sentinel, steward ... these three words have been used to describe the work of a priest in the Church of England since Cranmer wrote the original ordination rite in 1550. Two more, servant and shepherd, were added in 1980. Taken together, these five metaphors provide a rich and resonant set of ideas through which to explore the nature of Christian ministry.

In this short, lyrical book, Bishop Stephen Cottrell explores each one; based on actual addresses given to ordinands on the night before their ordination, it is refreshing, challenging and accessible.

Anyone considering ordination or already in ministry will want to read this book for the fascinating exploration of the five metaphors he considers.

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192 pages
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Hodder & Stoughton
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2 April 2020
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20.32 x 1.91 x 13.34 cm
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1529360986
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978-1529360981
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This book is a helpful reminder to all of us - ordained, commissioned or neither - to allow God to do what God needs to do through us. ― Reform

[Stephen Cottrell] inhabits pastures rich in scripture, peopled by the greatest and wisest minds of the Church down the centuries, and grounded in more than thirty years of ministerial experience. His hinterland embraces the fields of poetry and music and much else besides. This is catholic writing in every sense. -- The Rt Revd Graham James, former Bishop of Norwich ― Church Times

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A refreshing vision of Christian ministry from one of the Church of England's most popular speakers and writers

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder & Stoughton (2 April 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1529360986
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1529360981
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 1.91 x 13.34 cm

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Elliott Johnson

An incredible read - or rather an incredible journey.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2020

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This book is raw, emotional, thought provoking, comforting, relevant, and brings the reader to ponder things they are familiar and unfamiliar with. The Archbishop’s honest account of his early days were deeply honest. And through his openness the reader, be them an ordinance or priest (or just reading for interest) will be both comforted by Stephens own story but also pushed and inspired.

The book brings the ordinal to life and opens to us the ordination liturgy. As someone who has been to a few ordination services, it can sometimes feel that the words are just that - mixed in with law and affirmations. Bishop Stephen wonderfully explored the themes, giving them great meaning and relevance. I cannot recommend this book enough. Thank you.

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Mark Miller

A Beautiful Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2021

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I have just finished this book and this is one I'm happy to keep on my bookshelf for years to come!
It's not too short and not too long of a read. It is obviously written for those who are ordinands or those who believe they have been 'called' to the ministry - especially ordained ministry.
It breaks down the five characteristics of what duties the anglican priest is expecting to fulfill pastorally.
It certainly empowers the ordinand or the one considered for ordination in the Church of England with great confidence in his or her decision to be ordained in the Anglican church. It's a faith, church and ministry that takes itself seriously and the candidate should feel justified in being a 'member of the team' (not the best phrase but you get the point.)
As the Church of England is reformed (and catholic but I'm putting more emphasis on the former for the sake of argument) the book clearly demonstrates an alternative view to the priesthood. A rather raw, humble, feet on the ground approach. As opposed to the traditional, elaborate, sacerdotal medieval church before the Reformation. One has to understand the 'Anglican Identity' and the reason for why Archbishop Thomas Cranmer devised the Anglican Ordinal, challenging the all-powerful, establishment- embedded institution of the medieval church. Formulating a priesthood that was sacred but not unapproachable, speaking a liturgical language (latin) only understood by the initiated and those who were privileged the expensive education. Hardly any of this mentioned in the book but one must understand why a reformer such as Cranmer went through great lengths to justify a viable option and how rooted in scripture his mission was for the priesthood in a reformed church such as the Church of England.
The author makes this very clear and understands that "we do things differently here" as opposed to the Roman Catholic Church despite (what seems to be) his Anglo-catholic traditional background.
Having been someone who in my ordination discernment process was considering defecting to be a full-blown traditional catholic a year or two ago, this book and a few others helped me to confidently stay in the anglican church.
For those who have read the 'straw-man' arguments declared in the Papal Bull Apostolicae Curae in 1896 that the Anglican Orders are 'invalid' and 'null and void' - this book will certainly put such false remarks to bed!
Thomas Cranmer considered to be the 'Godfather of Anglicanism' has mapped out an alternative view to the priesthood in the Ordinal on a scriptural based foundation to preach to the world through the Word (scripture) and sacraments.
The author clearly understands the 'Anglican Way.'
This book is aimed for someone who 'gets it.' Understands its mission in the world. Its ardent love for teaching the people the gospel in the vernacular tongue and its sacramental theology in inviting the world to the heavenly banquet for Holy Communion.

I knew little or next to nothing of the new Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, but having read this, I'm intrigued to read the other books he's written.
In conclusion this book is a great manual to justify why the anglican priesthood is most certainly a viable option when it comes to serving Christ and worshipping God without claiming to be the only true church out there.

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Cherry Smalley

Very good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2021

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Be amazed. The promise Priests Make at their ordination and what they mean are astounding. If they manage these they are truly people of god

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Kat G-W

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2020

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I read this book in my deacon year whilst preparing for ordination as a priest. It was immensely helpful and prompted a great deal of fruitful reflection.

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Sarah Beanie

So encouraging- my favourite new book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2021

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This book is so encouraging and is my favourite new read while I prepare for my BAP!

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oliveajohnson-cassell

A must have in your library.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2020

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Easy to ready.Good for anyone thinking about ordination.

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First class service no issues thank you

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easy read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2021

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great read, easy explanations - helps the journey towards priesthood

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