serving the world in Christlike humility Elmer, Duane 1943- creator text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, Ill IVP Books c2006 2006 monographic eng

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212 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Part I: Servanthood : basic perspectives -- Servanthood : its burden and challenge -- Servanthood : choosing the towel or the robe -- Humility : posture of the servant -- Part II: Servanthood : the process -- Openness : welcoming others into your presence -- Acceptance : communicating respect for others -- Trust : building confidence in relationships -- Learning : seeking information that changes you -- Learning : biblical foundations for change -- Understanding : seeing through the other's eyes -- Serving : becoming like Christ to others -- Part III: Servanthood : the challenges -- The servant and leadership -- The servant and power -- The servant and mystery -- The servant model : Joseph. Duane Elmer. Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-212) Jesus Christ Servanthood Service (Theology) Intercultural communication Religious aspects Christianity BT738.4 .E46 2006 266/.023 9780830833788 (paperback : alk. paper) 2005033143 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip063/2005033143.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip063/2005033143.html DLC 150206 20250312110244.0 14168688