On Your Bike
Reflections of a Pedal Pilgrim
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Publisher: Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
ISBN: 9781913657901
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 30/04/2024
Width: 12.6 cm
Height: 19.8 cm
‘As an enthusiastic recreational cyclist I have frequently found myself mulling over matters of discipleship and ministry whilst pedalling through the Yorkshire countryside. In the process I have come to recognise many connections between them.’
Drawing on his experiences of ministerial formation in South Africa during the latter years of apartheid, and of thirty-five years of ministry in Yorkshire, the Bishop of Selby John B. Thomson takes readers on a unique and fascinating journey into discipleship and ministry as seen through the eyes of a cyclist.
Bishop John explains:
o how we learn most, as Jesus taught us, through the gift of strangers;
o the importance of devoting time to learn the history, stories and language of the people and the places we serve;
o the nature and character of suffering; how we can live creatively and hopefully, even in tragedy;
o key themes of Christian leadership, concluding that the majority of Christian leaders - like those who lead cycle rides - are relatively unknown but actually have the most impact on others;
o the ways in which cycling, discipleship and ministry must involve the body and the senses;
o the importance of tackling new and challenging issues that are not always easy to resolve.
In a world besotted by speed, we see how contemplative travel deepens and expands so many aspects of our lives. Bishop John proves to be a wise and entertaining guide and companion on this journey.