Hoge, Dean R.,  1937-2008. <br/><br/>
Pastors in transition :  why clergy leave local church ministry / 
Dean R. Hoge & Jacqueline E. Wenger. 
 - Grand Rapids, Mich. :  William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.,  c2005. 
 - xiii, 257 p. :  ill. ;  23 cm. 
 - Pulpit & pew .
 - Pulpit and pew series. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-249) and index. 
<br/><br/>The setting -- Pastors who left local church ministry -- Pastors who preferred another kind of ministry -- Pastors who needed to care for children or family -- Pastors who had conflict in the congregation -- Pastors who had conflict with denominational leaders -- Pastors who were burned out or discouraged -- Pastors who left due to sexual misconduct -- Pastors who left due to divorce or marital problems -- Perspectives from judicatory leaders -- The impact of gender and sexuality -- Thinking about returning to the pastorate -- Summary and recommendations from pastors -- Appendix A. Past research on pastors who left local church ministry -- Appendix B. Research method -- Appendix C. Additional data tables -- Appendix D. Helpful books on problems facing pastors. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0802829082 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2004061980 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA526024  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>013147945  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Clergy--Appointment, call, and election.<br/>Vocation--Christianity.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV 4011.4  / .H64 2005