Changing Pastors: A Resource for Pastoral Transitions [Paperback]

Thomas P., S.J. Sweetser (Author), Mary Benet, O.S.B. McKinney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

The strongest parishes have pastors with a mission and goals that are supported and enhanced by their parishioners. A change in pastors threatens to upset a nicely balanced applecart. To make sure the essential mission of the parish keeps moving forward, outgoing and incoming pastors and parishioners need to manage the transition. This book offers a new method for transition that allows time for the parish and the outgoing pastor to grieve the loss, an interim period between pastors for the parishioners to reflect, and a time for the parishioners and the new pastor to discover what they can offer each other.

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About the Author

Thomas P. Sweetser, S.J., is a writer, popular conference presenter, and the founder and director of the Milwaukee-based Parish Evaluation Project. He holds a Ph.D. from Chicago Theological Seminary in a program of study combining sociology, theology, and group process.

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556129610
• ISBN-13: 978-1556129612
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #891,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a one of a kind, April 11, 2000

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This review is from: Changing Pastors: A Resource for Pastoral Transitions (Paperback)

This book should be given out to every parish going through a change in pastoral leadership! Too often this difficult process has been left to the hierarchy to mangage. Parish communities are then kept from taking responsibility for their own grief, anger, and loss. This is a gem of a book. It could help your community embrace the call of Vatican II by working together with the Bishop to help your parish manage the difficulties of change.