This academic text "Migration and the Making of Global Christianity" by Jehu J. Hanciles, explores the Christian understanding of ministry through the lens of charism and practice, departing from traditional discussions centered solely on roles or ordination. It argues that while discipleship, initiated by baptism, is the common calling for all Christians, ministry is a unique vocation for some, rooted in specific gifts of the Holy Spirit (charisms). The author outlines seven features of discipleship—follower, worshiper, witness, neighbor, forgiver, prophet, and steward—and then details six core practices of ministry (teaching, preaching, leading worship, pastoral care, social ministry, and administration), emphasizing their Christological and pneumatological foundations. The text ultimately presents ministry not as a static position, but as a dynamic, embodied set of practices that are learned, discerned, and developed over time within a community, always aiming to serve God's mission in the world and requiring virtues like prudence and relational wisdom.This is a book review or commentary on an academic subject with content curated by Ivelisse Valentin-Vera and recorded with the power of NotebookLM to ensure every AI generated conversation is accurate, deep and accessible, and does not represent the opinion of the authors.www.ivelissevalentin.comDisclaimer: This episode features a book review or commentary recorded with AI. Please note that book reviews are protected by fair use laws, as they typically involve critique, commentary, and transformative content. This review does not reproduce the original work in its entirety and aims to provide an analysis and personal opinion. The content of this podcast is not monetized.

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