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The hidden world of the pastor : case studies on personal issues of real pastors / Kenneth L. Swetland. [print]

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, [(c)1995.Description: 192 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0801090032
  • 9780801090035
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BR526.H533 1995
  • BR526.S975.H533 1995
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Contents:
Should Pete be reinstated? Depression/sexual sin The pastor's daughter is a rebel: family problems of pastors Can Dirk survive? Staff relationships You're a snot-nosed young pastor! Authority/leadership conflict Norm was fired: Depression/anger Is there a place for me? Candidating/call We need more money: money problems Was Ted unfair? Staff relationships/gender issues Rob's reflections on spirituality: spirituality Can't we worship together and be happy? Conflict What would Lonnie say to George? Money/leadership Who needs to forgive whom? Forgiveness/leadership What should Sally do? Divorce and remarriage.
Summary: 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 a 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. https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-World-Pastor-Studies-Personal/dp/155635178X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1565012840&sr=8-1
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Should Pete be reinstated? Depression/sexual sin The pastor's daughter is a rebel: family problems of pastors Can Dirk survive? Staff relationships You're a snot-nosed young pastor! Authority/leadership conflict Norm was fired: Depression/anger Is there a place for me? Candidating/call We need more money: money problems Was Ted unfair? Staff relationships/gender issues Rob's reflections on spirituality: spirituality Can't we worship together and be happy? Conflict What would Lonnie say to George? Money/leadership Who needs to forgive whom? Forgiveness/leadership What should Sally do? Divorce and remarriage.

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 a 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.

https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-World-Pastor-Studies-Personal/dp/155635178X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1565012840&sr=8-1

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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'.

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