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They Call Him Pastor: Married Men in Charge of Catholic Parishes,New
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A vital resource for parish life in the U.S.They Call Him Pastor focuses on twenty parishes, located in all four census regions of the United States, that are administered by married men (ten deacons and ten laymen). In each parish the author conducted individual interviews with these men, their wives, their children, the sacramental minister (priest), the bishop, and a representative group of parishioners. The research reveals that these new parish leaders tended to practice collaborative leadership, and that their marital status was a key factor for their parishioners' acceptance of and cooperation with them.The wives, most of whom worked outside the home, were mature, well educated, and enthusiastic supporters of the role played by their husbands. Children helped their father 'break the ice.' Parishioners, inspired by a new sense of ownership, devoted more time to parish committees and contributed more financial support to the parish. A key source of support for these married leaders was their formal installation in the parish church with the bishop as presider.This timely and original work will be of interest to:students and professors of theology, sociology, psychology and American studies.members of various sociological associations.members of associations dealing with, and anyone interested in, church life, lay ministry, and pastoral planning.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'They Call Him Pastor'? A: The book focuses on the experiences of married men leading Catholic parishes across the United States, exploring their collaborative leadership styles and the impact of their marital status on parish life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'They Call Him Pastor'? A: The author of the book is Ruth A. Wallace.
- Q: What type of resource is this book considered to be? A: It is considered a vital resource for parish life, especially for students and professionals in theology, sociology, psychology, and American studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on September 1, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does 'They Call Him Pastor' have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'They Call Him Pastor'.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: One key feature of the book is that it is a used book in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Pastoral Resources.
- Q: What kind of leadership approach do the married parish leaders practice? A: The married parish leaders tend to practice collaborative leadership, which fosters increased involvement and support from parishioners.