Leading Your African American Church Through Pastoral Transitions

Klappentext Transitions in pastoral leadership are intense experiences for congregations. How churches handle these periods of transition and succession are critical to their success.A practical resource for the incoming pastor as well as for church leaders who have responsibility for ushering a congregation through a pastoral transition. Whether the outgoing pastor's departure is planned or unexpected, whether the new pastor is assigned or elected, author Ralph Watkins shares: Helpful insightsPractical strategiesBiblical principlesThese tools enable clergy, their family, and their congregation to successfully negotiate a change in leadership. Features a variety of ministry profiles based on interviews with pastors and churches that have navigated a significant pastoral change of their own.

Product details

• Authors: Ralph Watkins, Ralph C Watkins, Ralph C. Watkins
• Publisher: Judson press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.08.2010
• EAN: 9780817016418
• ISBN: 978-0-8170-1641-8
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christian Church / Administration, Religion - Ministry & Pastoral Resources