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Flourishing in Ministry: How to Cultivate Clergy Well-Being

by Matt Bloom, Rowman & Littlefield, MD, 2019

Description

This book can help congregations understand the challenges that clergy face. Author Matt Bloom pulls from investigative work and twenty-five-plus years of experience to present the hidden struggles in pursuing clergy life. Bloom, associate professor at the University of Notre Dame and director of the Wellbeing at Work project, offers insight into the physical and mental health of the clergy who devote themselves to caring for their communities’ spiritual needs.

Features

  • Accessible language
  • Index
  • Reference list of sources

Recommended Audience

pastors, clergy, congregational leaders, pastoral caregivers, pastoral counselors

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Use this book as a guideline to better equip your congregation to support and acknowledge the hard work and sacrifice of your clergy.
  • Organize a book study with your congregation's personnel team to pave a positive path forward for your clergy.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Kara Faris

Executive Director of Programs

Kara Faris is the Center’s executive director of programs. Over her time at the Center, she has also served as the director of resource grants and resource consulting and the education director.

Before working at the Center, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition and passion for lifelong learning to the Center. Kara has authored Including Laity in Education Events Empowers Congregations and co-authored the book Divergent Church.

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