God's potters :
Carroll, Jackson W.
God's potters : pastoral leadership and the shaping of congregations / Jackson W. Carroll ; with the assistance of Becky R. McMillan. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., c2006. - xvi, 296 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Pulpit & pew . - Pulpit and pew series. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-288) and index.
Pastoral leadership at the beginning of the 21st century -- The social and cultural context in which clergy work -- Who are God's potters today? -- What do clergy do? : the work of ordained ministry -- How do pastors lead? : leadership and cultural production -- Potters' problems : commitment, satisfaction, and health -- "A manner of life worthy of the gospel" : exploring the meaning of excellence in ministry and pastoral leadership -- Strengthening pastoral leadership and nurturing excellence : some strategies -- Appendix A: research methods -- Appendix B: interview protocol and response frequencies.
0802863205 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005034137
GBA629575 bnb
013420479 Uk
Pastoral theology.
Christian leadership.
BV 4011.3 / .C37 2006
253
God's potters : pastoral leadership and the shaping of congregations / Jackson W. Carroll ; with the assistance of Becky R. McMillan. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., c2006. - xvi, 296 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Pulpit & pew . - Pulpit and pew series. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-288) and index.
Pastoral leadership at the beginning of the 21st century -- The social and cultural context in which clergy work -- Who are God's potters today? -- What do clergy do? : the work of ordained ministry -- How do pastors lead? : leadership and cultural production -- Potters' problems : commitment, satisfaction, and health -- "A manner of life worthy of the gospel" : exploring the meaning of excellence in ministry and pastoral leadership -- Strengthening pastoral leadership and nurturing excellence : some strategies -- Appendix A: research methods -- Appendix B: interview protocol and response frequencies.
0802863205 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005034137
GBA629575 bnb
013420479 Uk
Pastoral theology.
Christian leadership.
BV 4011.3 / .C37 2006
253