TY - BOOK AU - Carroll,Jackson W. AU - McMillan,Becky R. TI - God's potters: pastoral leadership and the shaping of congregations T2 - Pulpit & pew SN - 0802863205 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - BV4011.3 .C37 2006 U1 - 253 CAR 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - William B. Eerdmans Pub. KW - Pastoral theology KW - Christian leadership KW - Religion N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-288) and index; Pastoral leadership at the beginning of the 21st century -- The social and cultural context in which clergy work -- Who are God's potters today? -- What do clergy do? : the work of ordained ministry -- How do pastors lead? : leadership and cultural production -- Potters' problems : commitment, satisfaction, and health -- "A manner of life worthy of the gospel" : exploring the meaning of excellence in ministry and pastoral leadership -- Strengthening pastoral leadership and nurturing excellence : some strategies -- Appendix A: research methods -- Appendix B: interview protocol and response frequencies UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip064/2005034137.html ER -