Taking inspiration from the Spanish word for
retirement--jubilacion-- veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges
and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new
possibilities and not an inexorable diminishment towards
irrelevance. Similar in spirit to the Jubilee year described in
scripture, retirement can be a time of transformation and
exploration, of freedom to try on new versions of yourself and new
paths of service. In that spirit, clergy can embrace creative
transformation in their relationships, neighborhoods, religious
communities, and politics. No longer tethered to the politics and
administrative duties of congregational leadership, they can now
freely commit themselves to relational, intellectual, and spiritual
growth. They can also focus on personal, community, and planetary
healing and transformation. Retired clergy can become sages and
wisdom givers sharing their insights and energy with seminarians
and novice pastors, congregations, and communities. Bringing
together the fruits of conversations with more than 100 retired
clergy, theological reflection, and spiritual practices, this text
provides a way forward for clergy considering retirement and
retired clergy. Based on interviews from persons from diverse
denominations, theological perspectives, and ethnic and racial
backgrounds, this text garners wisdom from pastors on their
retirement journeys, from personal preparation and public
announcement to first steps following retirement and long-term
adventures.
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