Seasons of Ministry: Marking the transitions from first call to retirement

Contents

IN FOCUS: Unpredictable Seasons
Pastor Lynn M. Baab explores the intersection of the seasons of our lives with the seasons of our ministries

A Pathway to Wisdom
Rabbi and clinical psychologist Jim Bleiberg describes three developmental stages of ministry

Easing the Transition
Writer Holly G. Miller interviews participants in groundbreaking “transition into ministry” programs

Choosing the Pastoral Life
Pastor and former Louisville Institute associate director David J. Wood has explored the pastoral life from near and far—and near again

FEATURES

Lift High the Flag… Oops, the Cross!
Writer and seminary professor Diana Butler Bass describes tensions felt in congregations across the nation in the wake of September 11

COLUMNS

THE LEADING EDGE
Alban Institute president James P. Wind reminds us that we must be more attuned than ever to the new religious landscape in America

ASK ALBAN
Alban Institute senior consultant Terry Foland advises how to approach a new pastorate after the departure of a beloved pastor

DEPARTMENTS

FIRST CLASS MAIL

PERSPECTIVES: Seasons of Joy and Sacrifice
Pastor Paul Sangree rediscovers his call

Coming Full Circle
Alban Institute field consultant Al Bamsey describes life after retirement

REVIEWS

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