Curacies and How to Survive Them

It is common knowledge that many curacies run into difficulties and that this is something people often feel constrained from discussing openly. Curacies and How to Survive Them offers readers the opportunity to listen in on a series of fast-flowing conversations between a psychologist, a theologian and a clergy spouse, which explore frequently occurring dilemmas and challenges. Using fictionalised case studies, collated from the true stories of curates and training incumbents, the book offers principles and strategies for understanding and addressing some common issues. Its emphasis is on the dynamics and psychology of the critical relationship between curates and their training incumbents. Attractively styled in a way reminiscent of the highly successful collaborations between John Cleese and Robin Skynner, Families and How to Survive Them and Life and How to Survive It. The conversational tone offers an engaging alternative to academic, theological and ecclesiastical writing.

About the author

Matthew Caminer is a professional management consultant. He has broadcast on Thought for the Day for B.B.C. Radio Oxford and contributed to Case Studies in Marketing (Addison Wesley, 1995). He is married to Miriam, who was ordained Deacon in 2011.

Summary

Offers explanations of – and practical solutions to – many of the trials and tribulations that occur in the critical early years of life in the pastoral ministry.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Caminer, Caminer Matthew, Martin Percy, Martyn Percy, Beaumont Stevenson
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.2015
• EAN: 9780281073436
• ISBN: 978-0-281-07343-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Weight: 210 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy