Being a Curate: Stories of What It's Really Like

By Jonathan Ross-McNairn and Sonia Barron

Focusing mainly on stories about being a curate in a variety of church traditions and contexts (both stipendiary and self-supporting), this engrossing book is inclusive in terms of age, ethnicity and gender. Over twenty contributors offer honest, grounded reflections on their experiences, through a mix of anecdotes, humour, practical advice and theology. As well as considering training, ordination and first steps in a curacy, Being a Curate looks at what makes a successful curacy; the relationship between the curate and the training incumbent; the transition from curate to incumbent; dealing with thorny issues, and the value of sharing stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0281070962
• ISBN13: 9780281070961
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"