The Once and Future Pastor. The Changing Role of Religious Leaders.

Hobgood, William Chris

ISBN 10: 1566992001 / ISBN 13: 9781566992008

Published by Alban Institute, Inc, 1998

About this Item

Series: Once and Future Church Series. Num Pages: 113 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCX1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 186. . 1998. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9781566992008

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Once and Future Pastor. The Changing Role of Religious Leaders.
• Publisher: Alban Institute, Inc
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566992001
• ISBN 13: 9781566992008
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

William Chris Hobgood is transition senior pastor at Park Avenue Christian Church in New York. He served as General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 2003 to 2005.