God's potters : pastoral leadership and the shaping of congregations - Carroll, Jackson W.; McMillan, Becky R. (Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2006)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 278-288) and index.
Keywords: Pastoral theology; Christian leadership