Considering a New Call

James M. Antal

doi:10.5771/9781566995009

Considering a New Call

Ethical and Spiritual Challenges for Clergy

Published 2000

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doi.org/10.5771/9781566995009
ISBN print: 978-1-56699-231-2
ISBN online: 978-1-56699-500-9
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Zusammenfassung

Serving faithfully in one's current congregation while simultaneously going through the secretive process of looking for a new position is one of the most difficult dilemmas of any pastor's life. How should one respond to 'getting the itch'? Where is the line between keeping confidentialities and presenting one's credentials in the most favourable and realistic light? What are the consequences of being an active candidate?

Antal's companionable approach stimulates theological and spiritual reflection on matters of the most practical consequence, promotes self-understanding, and enhances ministry.

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i–xvi Preface i–xvi
1–5 INTRODUCTION 1–5
6–10 CHAPTER 1: First Things First:Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me 6–10
11–17 CHAPTER 2: Overcoming Inertia: What Would Jesus Do? 11–17
18–25 CHAPTER 3: Responses to Getting the Itch 18–25
26–34 CHAPTER 4: Leaving Our Current Congregations in the Dark 26–34
35–43 CHAPTER 5: Consultation:To Whom Can the Minister Turn? 35–43
44–53 CHAPTER 6: Who Am I? Preparing to Be a Candidate 44–53
54–65 CHAPTER 7: A (Second) Full-Time Job: Being an Active Candidate 54–65
66–79 CHAPTER 8: The Call 66–79
80–88 CHAPTER 9: The Call Between Calls 80–88
89–99 CHAPTER 10: "It Is I, Lord . . . ": Now What? 89–99
100–102 CHAPTER 11: Conclusion 100–102
103–110 APPENDIX: A Better Way? Thoughts for the Search Committee 103–110
111–118 NOTES 111–118
119–127 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY 119–127

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