Pastoral ministry is an occupation in flux. In this comprehensive
study Jackson Carroll considers the many factors -- changing roles
among clergy and laypeople, the opening of ordination to women, an
increasing shortage of clergy, and more -- that are shaping
congregations and ministers today. Building on Paul's image of
Christians as "clay jars," Carroll paints a portrait of "God's
potters" -- pastors whose calling is to form their congregational
jars so that they reveal rather than hide God's treasure.
A veteran clergy watcher, Carroll uses data from what is likely
the most representative survey of Protestant and Catholic clergy
ever undertaken, as well as focus group interviews and
congregational responses, to take a hard look at who is doing
ministry today, what it involves, and how pastors are faring in
leading their congregations. Significantly, his study covers clergy
from a broad range of traditions -- Catholic, mainline Protestant,
conservative Protestant, and historic black churches.
Replete with pertinent tables and figures, "God's Potters"
culminates with specific strategies for strengthening pastoral
leadership and nurturing excellence in ministry.
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