Pastors in Transition: Why Clergy Leave Local Church Ministry by Dean R. Hoge (E

Description: Pastors in Transition by Dean R. Hoge, Jacqueline E. Wenger Whether they leave out of preference for another ministry or due to serious conflict, pastors who relinquish parish ministry face misunderstanding and even hostility. "Pastors in Transition" brings clarity to this little-examined aspect of the pastorate by examining the main reasons why pastors in five Protestant denominations have left parish ministry.The fruit of careful sociological research, "Pastors in Transition" presents the findings of the largest-ever study of recently ended ministries. More than 900 ex-ministers, representing the Assemblies of God, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the United Methodist Church, were surveyed or interviewed. Besides gathering facts and figures, the book contains personal stories, forthright opinions, and concrete recommendations from former pastors for strengthening parish ministry in the future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Whether they leave out of preference for another ministry or due to serious conflict, pastors who relinquish parish ministry face misunderstanding and even hostility. Pastors in Transition brings clarity to this little-examined aspect of the pastorate by examining the main reasons why pastors in five Protestant denominations have left parish minist Back Cover Whether they leave out of preference for another ministry or due to serious conflict, pastors who relinquish parish ministry face misunderstanding and even hostility. "Pastors in Transition" brings clarity to this little-examined aspect of the pastorate by examining the main reasons why pastors in five Protestant denominations have left parish ministry.The fruit of careful sociological research, "Pastors in Transition" presents the findings of the largest-ever study of recently ended ministries. More than 900 ex-ministers, representing the Assemblies of God, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the United Methodist Church, were surveyed or interviewed. Besides gathering facts and figures, the book contains personal stories, forthright opinions, and concrete recommendations from former pastors for strengthening parish ministry in the future. Author Biography Dean R. Hoge is Professor of Sociology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He is the coauthor of "Vanishing Boundaries: The Religion of Mainline Protestant Baby Boomers". Long Description Whether they leave out of preference for another ministry or due to serious conflict, pastors who relinquish parish ministry face misunderstanding and even hostility. Pastors in Transition brings clarity to this little-examined aspect of the pastorate by examining the main reasons why pastors in five Protestant denominations have left parish ministry. The fruit of careful sociological research, Pastors in Transition presents the findings of the largest-ever study of recently ended ministries. More than 900 ex-ministers, representing the Assemblies of God, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the United Methodist Church, were surveyed or interviewed. Besides gathering facts and figures, the book contains personal stories, forthright opinions, and concrete recommendations from former pastors for strengthening parish ministry in the future. Details ISBN0802829082 Author Jacqueline E. Wenger Pages 257 Language English ISBN-10 0802829082 ISBN-13 9780802829085 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 253.2 Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Short Title PASTORS IN TRANSITION Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States Birth 1937 Residence US Death 2008 Subtitle Why Clergy Leave Local Church Ministry DOI 10.1604/9780802829085 UK Release Date 2005-07-04 NZ Release Date 2005-08-22 US Release Date 2005-08-22 Publisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Series Pulpit and Pew Series Publication Date 2005-08-22 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-12-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128469859;

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