Development
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Congregational/Leadership
Development
Topic: Clergy
Clergy
Concerns
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Clergy Renewal: The Alban Guide to Sabbatical Planning - A. Richard Bullock and Richard J. Bruesehoff, Alban Institute, Includes the “whys” and “how to’s” to help
clergy leave for a sabbatical; includes practical information as well (DVD) Good News: A
Congregational Resource for Reconciliation – The Rt
Rev. Steven Charleston, Trinity TV; 2003 In these meditations Bishop Charleston presents congregations in
search of reconciliation with a way to come together to reflect on their
discipleship to Jesus Christ in the midst of disagreement. The issues may
vary, but the challenge for Christians is to work through them in a way that
strengthens community. 2 copies of DVD; 1 of discussion book. (Video) The Credo Story – Told by 4
participants, Church Pension Fund, Credo is designed to assist in encouraging
clergy wellness. This is a report of the 8 day conference by those who had
been there. Information is available if other clergy wish to benefit from
this program With Measured Steps: A CREDO Resource Notebook – Credo Institute, Inc. A helpful workbook for all clergy trying to live a balanced life, even
though intended for someone who has attend a CREDO workshop. Questions look
at immediate adjustments, the first two years, and after two years. The
biggest help though is an 11 page list of resources at the back. Church Salaries: How Much Is Enough? – Congregations Magazine, Sept/Oct 2002 Young Clergy: Where Are They? – Congregations Magazine, Mar/Apr 2001 New Meeting on New Ground – ECUSA, 2007 This resource looks at cultural diversity and how it effects recruitment of minorities into the ordination process. It deals with all the different people and committees that are involved in the ordination process and gives them information on handling cultural diversity in positive ways to encourage more vocations. The material is available in both English and Spanish; there is a DVD curriculum to go with the material in the notebook. Cornerstone; a Ministry of the Episcopal Church – The Episcopal Church Foundation, A folder outlining the purposes & programs of Cornerstone,
includes sample copies of Bearing Fruit, The Vestry Resource Guide,
and Vestry Papers Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome – A book helping clergy who struggle with the
problem of defining success and dealing with failure in life and ministry and
offering practical, biblical advice to all who participate in Christian service.
Church Fights: Managing Conflict in the Local Church – Speed Leas and Paul Kittlaus,
Westminster Press, Philadelphia PA; 1973 Provides concepts, experiences, processes, and tools so that leaders
can manage conflict in constructive ways; the appendix includes choosing a
conflict consultant, as well as practical experiences to try. (Video) Mourners or Midwives?
Choices for the 21st Century – Herbert O’Driscoll, Lifetime
Scholars, Logos Productions; 1999 (Video) Why You Should Develop
a Pastor-Parish Relations Committee – Roy M. Oswald, Alban Institute, Pulpit Resource – William H. Willimon,
Logos Productions Inc, This is a quarterly magazine in which the
author provides background information and meditations on one of the
lectionary texts (from the Revised Common Lectionary) for each Sunday of the
particular quarter. Deacons New The Diaconate: A Full and Equal Order, Revised Edition
– James M. Barnett, Trinity Press International; 1995 New Deacons and the Church – John N.
Collins, Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg PA; 2002 This book looks at the work of Deacons in
the church today and gives the history and the origin of deacons in the Early
Church. New Many Servants, An Introduction to Deacons, Revised Edition – by Ormonde Plater, Cowley Publications; 2004 An introduction to the history of deacons and a discussion of their place in today’s church. 210 pgs, w/bibliography and index. See also: Music & Worship - Worship Theory and
Planning Deacons in the Liturgy – Ormonde Plater, Morehouse Publishing; 1992 This little book helps deacons understand their role in the liturgy
and perform it with grace. Seminary Information New Catalogs from the following seminaries are available to examine: Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP), Berkley CA Huron University College, London Ontario, Canada Clergy
Transition The Interim Pastor’s Manual – Alan G. Gripe, Geneva Press, The author looks at how to choose an interim
pastor, what are the tasks of the congregation and what are the tasks of the
interim while under interim clergy oversight, and the interim’s relationships
with the congregation. Although specifically written for the Presbyterian
Church it offers guidelines for all interims. Critical Moment of Ministry: A Change of Pastors – Loren B.
Mead, Alban Institute, Another, older, look at the transition period
between the departure of a former rector and the coming of a new one. Temporary Shepherds – Roger S. Nicholson, Alban Institute, This is Alban Institute’s understanding of
the role of clergy and congregation during the interim period. In addition to
discussing the challenges to clergy and congregation it gives some tools or
ways to meet the challenges. It also contains a good bibliography for further
exploration of questions. Beginning Ministry Together – Oswald, Heath & Heath, Alban
Institute, Herndon VA; 2003 This book on transition begins with the time before the departing pastor actually leaves a congregation and follows all the way into the settling of a new pastor. It looks at the transition time from both the perspective of the congregation and of the clergy-departing, interim, and new. Pastoral Search – John Vonhof, Alban
Institute, Herndon VA; 1999 This looks at the whole process of calling a
new rector from the organization of the search committee to the letter of
call and the transition to the new pastor. As with most Alban materials the
appendix includes many samples of charts and letters to help you create ones
for your congregation.
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Calling
a Bishop
The following items are located at the Diocesan Office, (Video) The
Bishop as Apostle - Bishop Steven Charleston, College for Bishops; 1998 - 2 copies Seeking
a Shepherd – Episcopal
Diocese of This is a 4 session curriculum to prepare
their congregations and help them discern what they would like when calling a
new bishop. It looks at various qualities one might seek in a bishop and
looks at some saints who embodied that quality. The study is fully outlined
the lessons and worship as well as optional bulletin inserts. (Video) When
A Diocese Elects - R/W Associates, 30 min discussion of the process of
electing a bishop On Being a Bishop -
J Robert Wright, ed.,
Church Hymnal Corp, Papers on the history of the episcopacy
and what it means today, from the Moscow Consultation 1992 |
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