| The Hidden World of the Pastor Contributor(s): Swetland, Kenneth L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 155635178X ISBN-13: 9781556351785 Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers OUR PRICE: $24.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2007 Annotation: Developed from in-depth interviews, these case studies reveal common problems. A pastor must mediate when worship styles divide a congregation. A family faces financial problems after an illness. A pastor seeks forgiveness after an affair. The author suggests that pastors need to come together for mutual support and friendship often unavailable within the congregation. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources - Religion | Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery - Religion | Christian Church - Administration |
| Dewey: 253.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.53" W x 8.56" (0.53 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic - Topical - Home Schooling |
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| Publisher Description: 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. 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'. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swetland, Kenneth L.: - 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'. |
