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Thriving as a Single Person in Ministry

Kevin E. Lawson and Jane Carr

Churches large and small across the world and in every denomination have rising numbers of single people on their leadership staff. This book presents a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry. Through extensive interviews and focus groups, the authors present both a practical application and a positive message for those serving God as single clergy or pastoral leaders.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Alban Books
Pages: 176 • Trim: 6½ x 9
978-1-5381-2750-6 • Hardback • June 2021 • $73.00 • (£56.00)
978-1-5381-2751-3 • Paperback • June 2021 • $30.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-5381-2749-0 • eBook • June 2021 • $28.50 • (£19.99)
Subjects: Religion / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, Religion / Christian Living / Family & Relationships, Religion / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources

Kevin E. Lawson is director of the doctoral programs at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He served as a church associate staff member for eleven years before moving to seminary teaching, and his research continues to focus on the needs of associate staff members. He is the author of How to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry and Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff.

Jane Carr is a professor the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. She is directly involved with youth, young adult ministry programs, and mentors singles in local churches.

Much more than a how-to book for singles in ministry, this is a profoundly personal book filled with stories portraying the joys and challenges that single persons face in ministry. A helpful resource for church leaders from a variety of denominational and theological perspectives.


— Bruce Epperly, author of Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed and Become Fire: Guideposts for Interspiritual Pilgrims


Through careful listening and research, Kevin Lawson and Jane Carr open the doors of faith communities to more joyful and less lonely ministry for both male and female pastoral leaders.


— Richard P. Olson, Distinguished Professor of Pastoral Theology, Retired, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, senior co-author, A Guide to Ministry Self-Care


Contains study questions for group discussions

Covers singles in ministry from large urban to rural church settings

Explores the joys and challenges of being a single person on a church pastoral staff

Thriving as a Single Person in Ministry

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • Churches large and small across the world and in every denomination have rising numbers of single people on their leadership staff. This book presents a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry. Through extensive interviews and focus groups, the authors present both a practical application and a positive message for those serving God as single clergy or pastoral leaders.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Alban Books
    Pages: 176 • Trim: 6½ x 9
    978-1-5381-2750-6 • Hardback • June 2021 • $73.00 • (£56.00)
    978-1-5381-2751-3 • Paperback • June 2021 • $30.00 • (£25.00)
    978-1-5381-2749-0 • eBook • June 2021 • $28.50 • (£19.99)
    Subjects: Religion / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, Religion / Christian Living / Family & Relationships, Religion / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources
Author
Author
  • Kevin E. Lawson is director of the doctoral programs at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He served as a church associate staff member for eleven years before moving to seminary teaching, and his research continues to focus on the needs of associate staff members. He is the author of How to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry and Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff.

    Jane Carr is a professor the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. She is directly involved with youth, young adult ministry programs, and mentors singles in local churches.

Reviews
Reviews
  • Much more than a how-to book for singles in ministry, this is a profoundly personal book filled with stories portraying the joys and challenges that single persons face in ministry. A helpful resource for church leaders from a variety of denominational and theological perspectives.


    — Bruce Epperly, author of Process Theology: A Guide for the Perplexed and Become Fire: Guideposts for Interspiritual Pilgrims


    Through careful listening and research, Kevin Lawson and Jane Carr open the doors of faith communities to more joyful and less lonely ministry for both male and female pastoral leaders.


    — Richard P. Olson, Distinguished Professor of Pastoral Theology, Retired, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, senior co-author, A Guide to Ministry Self-Care


Features
Features
  • Contains study questions for group discussions

    Covers singles in ministry from large urban to rural church settings

    Explores the joys and challenges of being a single person on a church pastoral staff

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