Clergy, Culture and Ministry: The Dynamics of Roles and Relations in Church and Society (SCM Research). Questo articolo non è disponibile.Clergy, Culture and Ministry: The Dynamics of Roles and Relations in Church and Society (SCM Research)

- The first serious engagement with the work of Wesley Carr- Important research which will impact on church leaders understand their ministry and their congregations.- Published as part of the new SCM Research programme, which aims to demonstrate the richness and breadth of academic theology today. All too often Church leaders may want to work cooperatively with others, and yet find themselves frustrated. Clergy, Culture and Ministry considers the difficulties and challenges faced by any incumbent wishing to interpret and understand what is going on in their congregation and parish, and why it might be happening. Engaging with the work of Wesley Carr, Ian Tomlinson brings theory and practice into conversation by responding to each of Carr’s ‘propositions’ with a ‘critical incident’ from the author’s own parish experience.Table of Contents: Foreword – Martyn Percy Introduction1 Critical Incidents 2 Behaviours and Boundaries 3 Practical and Pastoral Theology 4 Applications and Reflections 5 Propositions and Practical Wisdom 6 Pastors, Preachers and Priests – Some Prescriptions ConclusionAfterword – Martyn Percy