The Hypostatic Union of Ministry: Bridging Baptist Roots and Pentecostal Fire is a bold theological and experiential reflection on the life of Jesus as a model for 21st-century ministry. Drawing inspiration from the doctrine of the hypostatic union, Jesus as fully divine and fully human, Claude Douglas Cheatham Jr. presents a compelling case for ministers who embody both Baptist structure and Pentecostal fire. This book explores how leaders can remain doctrinally grounded while moving prophetically and powerfully in the Spirit.
With a fusion of biblical scholarship, Black church tradition, and modern ministry experience, Cheatham challenges the notion that one must choose between order and overflow. He brings the life of Jesus to life, examining how His ministry held space for sound teaching, spontaneous miracles, sacred rituals, and Spirit-led moments. Through this lens, Cheatham empowers a new generation of leaders to walk in their dual identity with confidence and clarity.
This is more than theology. It's a call to live out a balanced, Spirit-filled ministry that reflects both the tabernacle and the upper room. For anyone who feels caught between tradition and transformation, this book offers language, liberation, and leadership.