Changing Expectations and Ethics in the Professional Ministry

1971 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Earl D. C. Brewer ◽  
Murray H. Leiffer
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ministry

Changing Expectations and Ethics in the Professional Ministry

1971 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Dwight W. Culver ◽  
Murray H. Leiffer
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ministry

Literature Review of Clergy Resilience and Recommendations for Future Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 009164712096813
Author(s):  
Andrea M. Sielaff ◽  
Kate Rae Davis ◽  
J. Derek McNeil
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Professional Ministry

Clergy often experience a call to help others; however, this passion is hard to sustain because of the chronic and traumatic stress that are components of the job. Because of the unique stressors that are part of professional ministry, clergy need targeted support that is systemic as well as individual to practice resilience. This review of the research provides insight into what factors most impact clergy well-being; as congregations, supervisors, and denominations learn more about these factors, they can more effectively create environments in which clergy can be resilient. This review of the literature also illuminates what clergy might do for themselves to create a sustainable work life that supports their growth and thriving in the midst of adversity in ministry. In addition to articulating the specific stressors clergy face, this review resources congregations, clergy, and supervisors with practical applications of resilience research.

The Character and Functions of a Non-professional Ministry

Theology ◽  
1955 ◽  
Vol 58 (424) ◽  
pp. 365-373
Author(s):  
S. Booth-Clibborn ◽  
Jackson Michael
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ministry

Reclaiming Professional Jurisdiction

2002 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilbert R. Rendle
Keyword(s):  
Natural Science ◽  
Professional Role ◽  
Human Experience ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
The State ◽  
Religious Communities ◽  
Quality Of Leadership ◽  
Professional Ministry

There is much concern and debate over the state of professional ministry and the quality of leadership available to religious communities. A deeper understanding of the current situation requires an investigation of the profession of ministry as it relates to the larger, changing matrix of other professions. Ministry historically has lost its professional jurisdiction (area of expertise and authority) to newer professions that brought greater expertise and more effective solutions to human questions and problems. However, the growing postmodern recognition of the inherent inability of natural science to interpret (not explain) human experience now opens up the opportunity for ministers to assume a new professional role as public interpreters of meaning.

scholarly journals Barton Warren Stone

1954 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Garrett West
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Disciples Of Christ ◽  
Free Society ◽  
Undue Influence ◽  
Lay Members ◽  
Alexander Campbell ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Professional Ministry

Based on the Reed Lectures from 1967, Smith traces the anti-clerical message that accompanied the frontier religious preaching of Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone. Their hopes were that congregations could appoint their own leaders without the undue influence of outsiders. These evangelists were to be first and foremost servants, with no distinction between lay members and ministers. Smith, then traces the development of a professional ministry system within Disciples of Christ into the 1960s as churches called for greater levels of training among their preachers. Chapters include: ▪ A Nineteenth Century Revolution: A Free Ministry in a Free Society ▪ Pastors-Evangelists-Bishops and Sometimes Deacons ▪ Changing Ministries for Changing Times

A Non-Professional Ministry

Theology ◽  
1956 ◽  
Vol 59 (431) ◽  
pp. 204-204
Author(s):  
F. M. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ministry

scholarly journals Servants without Hire

1968 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Smith
Keyword(s):  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Disciples Of Christ ◽  
Free Society ◽  
Undue Influence ◽  
Lay Members ◽  
Alexander Campbell ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Professional Ministry

Based on the Reed Lectures from 1967, Smith traces the anti-clerical message that accompanied the frontier religious preaching of Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone. Their hopes were that congregations could appoint their own leaders without the undue influence of outsiders. These evangelists were to be first and foremost servants, with no distinction between lay members and ministers. Smith, then traces the development of a professional ministry system within Disciples of Christ into the 1960s as churches called for greater levels of training among their preachers. Chapters include: ▪ A Nineteenth Century Revolution: A Free Ministry in a Free Society ▪Pastors-Evangelists-Bishops and Sometimes Deacons ▪Changing Ministries for Changing Times

A Non-Professional Ministry

Theology ◽  
1956 ◽  
Vol 59 (428) ◽  
pp. 75-75
Author(s):  
Michael Jackson ◽  
S. Booth-Clibborn
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ministry

A Non-Professional Ministry

Theology ◽  
1955 ◽  
Vol 58 (426) ◽  
pp. 468-469
Author(s):  
John L. Badger
Keyword(s):  
Professional Ministry
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