Saying Goodbye

Edward A. White

doi:10.5771/9781566996242

Saying Goodbye

A Time of Growth for Congregations and Pastors

Published 1990

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doi.org/10.5771/9781566996242
ISBN print: 978-1-56699-037-0
ISBN online: 978-1-56699-624-2
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Zusammenfassung

Leaving a pastorate is hard on both congregation and pastor. Learn how to make this transition a growth experience for all. Written for congregations and pastors, Saying Goodbye skillfully weaves accounts from clergy, laity, and educators of seven denominations with White's own insight as a former General Presbyter to create a resource for meaningful and healthy partings. Includes examples of a "farewell" worship service and litany for closure of a ministry.

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Alban Books

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i–xii Preface i–xii
1–16 PART I: How Does a Pastor Know When It's Time to Leave? 1–16
17–42 PART II: Leaving as an Occasion for Personal Growth 17–42
43–56 PART III: On Knowing How to Say Goodbye 43–56
57–68 PART IV: Special Goodbyes 57–68
69–76 PART V: Liturgical Resourcesfor the Closure of the Pastoral Relationship 69–76
77–93 PART VI: Resources to Help a Congregation Deal with its Feelings and Look to the Future 77–93
94–107 PART VII: What Are the Ethics of the Relationship after We've Said Goodbye? 94–107
108–111 PART VIII: Conclusion: Leaming to Live with Risk and Uncertainty 108–111
112–114 APPENDIX: While You're Saying Goodbye: A Checklist of Items for a Pastor's Consideration on Leaving a Congregation 112–114

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