The Once and Future Pastor: The Changing Role of Religious Leaders (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781566992008)

Hobgood examines new pressures on clergy that are emerging in the "post-Christendom era: " financial stresses; the effects of a conflicted and confrontational culture; the needs of an increasing number of people living broken or dependent lives; dysfunctional behavior on the part of pastors and parishioners; questions regarding clergy respect and job satisfaction. How is ministry being affected by these changes? What skills will clergy need as they enter the new century? An invaluable resource thoroughly grounded in research and full of practical observations for clergy, judicatory executives, seminary professors, and long-range planners.

Author: William Chris Hobgood
ISBN-10: 1566992001
ISBN-13: 9781566992008
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/31/1998
Pages: 113
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d