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Jubilee Years : Embracing Clergy Retirement by Bruce Epperly (2020, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

ISBN-101538145499

ISBN-139781538145494

eBay Product ID (ePID)10050403260

Product Key Features

Number of Pages168 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameJubilee Years : Embracing Clergy Retirement

Publication Year2020

SubjectChristian Theology / General, Christian Church / Leadership, Aging, Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources

TypeTextbook

AuthorBruce Epperly

Subject AreaReligion, Self-Help

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2020-033385

Dewey Edition23

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsAlways the pragmatic thinker, Bruce Epperly has written a well thought out, theologically relevant book for retiring clergy who still want to honor their call, make a difference, and enjoy all that life has to offer., Filled with a kaleidoscope of wisdom, astute insight, and engaging prose, The Jubilee Years sings of fresh possibilities for a spiritually adventurous retirement., Filled with a kaleidoscope of wisdom, astute insight, and engaging prose, The Jubilee Years sings of fresh possibilities for a spiritually adventurous retirement. -- Rev. Patricia Adams Farmer, author of Beauty and Process Theology Always the pragmatic thinker, Bruce Epperly has written a well thought out, theologically relevant book for retiring clergy who still want to honor their call, make a difference, and enjoy all that life has to offer. -- Rev. John C. Dorhauer, general minister and president, United Church of Christ, "Filled with a kaleidoscope of wisdom, astute insight, and engaging prose, The Jubilee Years sings of fresh possibilities for a spiritually adventurous retirement." --Rev. Patricia Adams Farmer, author of Beauty and Process Theology "Always the pragmatic thinker, Bruce Epperly has written a well thought out, theologically relevant book for retiring clergy who still want to honor their call, make a difference, and enjoy all that life has to offer." --Rev. John C. Dorhauer, general minister and president, United Church of Christ

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal248.892

Table Of ContentTABLE OF CONTENTS A NEW BEGINNING CHAPTER ONEINVITATION TO ADVENTURE CHAPTER TWOTHEOLOGICAL GUIDEPOSTS CHAPTER THREEEMBARKING ON A VISION QUEST CHAPTER FOURTHE BODY IS THE TEMPLE CHAPTER FIVEBRICKS, MORTAR, MONEY, AND MOVEMENT CHAPTER SIX TRANSFORMATIVE THINKING CHAPTER SEVEN LIVING IN THE SPIRIT CHAPTER EIGHTCHANGING RELATIONSHIPS CHAPTER NINECOMPANIONING WITH GOD CHAPTER TENNECESSARY LOSSES COMMENCMENT WORDS: THE JOURNEY AHEAD

SynopsisTaking inspiration from the Spanish word for retirement--jubilacion--veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new possibilities. Similar in spirit to the Jubilee year described in scripture, retirement can be a time of transformation and exploration, of freedom to try on new versions of yourself and new paths of service. In that spirit, clergy can embrace creative transformation in their relationships, neighborhoods, religious communities, and politics. No longer tethered to the politics and administrative duties of congregational leadership, they can now freely commit themselves to relational, intellectual, and spiritual growth. They can also focus on personal, community, and planetary healing and transformation. Retired clergy can become sages and wisdom givers sharing their insights and energy with seminarians and novice pastors, congregations, and communities. Bringing together the fruits of conversations with more than 100 retired clergy, theological reflection, and spiritual practices, this text provides a way forward for clergy considering retirement and retired clergy. Based on interviews from persons from diverse denominations, theological perspectives, and ethnic and racial backgrounds, this book garners wisdom from pastors on their retirement journeys, from personal preparation and public announcement to first steps following retirement and long-term adventures., Taking inspiration from the Spanish word for retirement--jubilacion-- veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new possibilities and not an inexorable diminishment towards irrelevance. Similar in spirit to the Jubilee year described in scripture, retirement can be a time of transformation and exploration, of freedom to try on new versions of yourself and new paths of service. In that spirit, clergy can embrace creative transformation in their relationships, neighborhoods, religious communities, and politics. No longer tethered to the politics and administrative duties of congregational leadership, they can now freely commit themselves to relational, intellectual, and spiritual growth. They can also focus on personal, community, and planetary healing and transformation. Retired clergy can become sages and wisdom givers sharing their insights and energy with seminarians and novice pastors, congregations, and communities. Bringing together the fruits of conversations with more than 100 retired clergy, theological reflection, and spiritual practices, this text provides a way forward for clergy considering retirement and retired clergy. Based on interviews from persons from diverse denominations, theological perspectives, and ethnic and racial backgrounds, this text garners wisdom from pastors on their retirement journeys, from personal preparation and public announcement to first steps following retirement and long-term adventures., Veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new possibilities. This book garners wisdom from over 100 retired pastors, from personal preparation and public announcement to first steps following retirement and long-term adventures.

LC Classification NumberBV4382.E77 2020