Thriving as a Single Person in Ministry by Jane Carr (English) Paperback Book

Description: Thriving as a Single Person in Ministry by Jane Carr, Kevin E. Lawson This is a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry and what helps single ministry staff members thrive in their service. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Every church, no matter its size, location or denomination, has a rising number of single people on the leadership staff. This book presents a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry. Through extensive interviews and focus groups, this book presents both a practical application and a positive message for those considering entering the church as a single clergy or pastoral leader. Author Biography Kevin E. Lawson is director of the doctoral programs at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He served as a church associate staff member for eleven years before moving to seminary teaching, and his research continues to focus on the needs of associate staff members. He is the author of How to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry and Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff.Jane Carr is a professor the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. She is directly involved with youth, young adult ministry programs, and mentors singles in local churches. Review Much more than a how-to book for singles in ministry, this is a profoundly personal book filled with stories portraying the joys and challenges that single persons face in ministry. A helpful resource for church leaders from a variety of denominational and theological perspectives.Through careful listening and research, Kevin Lawson and Jane Carr open the doors of faith communities to more joyful and less lonely ministry for both male and female pastoral leaders. Long Description Every church, no matter its size, location or denomination, has a rising number of single people on the leadership staff. This book presents a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry. Through extensive interviews and focus groups, this book presents both a practical application and a positive message for those considering entering the church as a single clergy or pastoral leader. Review Quote Thriving as a Single Person in Ministry is much more than a how-to book for singles in ministry. It is a profoundly personal book, filled with stories portraying the joys and challenges that single persons face in ministry. Single ministers, regardless of ordination status, will recognize many of their issues in the book and will find wise counsel to enable them to flourish as spiritual leaders. Pastoral colleagues, including senior staff and lay leaders, will gain new insights into the joys and challenges of single persons in ministry which, hopefully, will issue in greater personal, professional, and financial support. The power of this book is in its stories. They are honest and personal, and portray ministry as it is for many single ministers. Although I have spent all of my forty plus years in congregational and academic ministry as married, this text invited me to see the common concerns of married and single ministers as we seek to follow Gods path in healthy and effective ministry. Practical in nature, this text contains thoughtful and provocative questions not only for single ministers but also for their colleagues and supervisors. Affirmation and equity in ministry is grounded in mutuality and understanding, and the recognition that single and married persons in ministry deserve to be treated with respect and support. While written from an evangelical Christian perspective, this text will be helpful for church leaders from a variety of denominational and theological perspectives. Feature Contains study questions for group discussions Details ISBN1538127512 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield ISBN-10 1538127512 ISBN-13 9781538127513 Format Paperback Author Kevin E. Lawson Pages 176 Language English Year 2021 UK Release Date 2021-06-15 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-06-15 DEWEY 253 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2021-06-14 Publication Date 2021-05-15 US Release Date 2021-05-15 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:131945092;

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