God's Potters: Pastoral Leadership and the Shaping of Congregations

by Jackson W. Carroll

Book Overview

Pastoral ministry is an occupation in flux. In this comprehensive study Jackson Carroll considers the many factors -- changing roles among clergy and laypeople, the opening of ordination to women, an increasing shortage of clergy, and more -- that are shaping congregations and ministers today. Building on Paul's image of Christians as "clay jars," Carroll paints a portrait of "God's potters" -- pastors whose calling is to form their congregational...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802863205
• ISBN13: 9780802863201
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.4"