The Hidden World of the Pastor: Case Studies on Personal Issues of Real Pastors - Couverture souple

Swetland, Kenneth L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 155635178X ISBN 13 : 9781556351785

Editeur : Wipf and Stock, 2007

Synopsis

There is no question that pastors are under great stress today. Difficulties tear at the heart of the pastor but are often hidden from the view of the congregation. Kenneth Swetland presents a compelling look at this hidden world through true stories from pastors of different ages and from different parts of the country, various denominations, and diverse backgrounds. Meet Pete, Dirk, Norm, Ted, and others who face such problems as depression, sexual sin, family concerns, friction in staff relationships, gender and leadership conflicts, debt, and divorce. The thirteen case studies can be read alone or used by groups of pastors and/or students for discussion. Reading and discussing the case studies will give insight into the pastor's own problems. Having worked through their own concerns, they will be better equipped to minister to others. Laypeople would also benefit from reading the cases to gain deeper understanding of the world of pastoring and to learn when to offer support and counsel to their own pastors. 'The Hidden World of the Pastor' includes bibliographic entries as well as an appendix on how to teach a case study.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Kenneth L. Swetland is an experienced pastor who now serves as Campus Pastoral Counselor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Facing Messy Stuff in the Church: Case Studies for Pastors and Congregations'.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wipf and Stock
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 155635178X
• ISBN 13: 9781556351785
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible