Take care with self-care: an exploratory study of intentional clergy self-care among African American women in ministry

Altonnette D Hawkins

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Take care with self-care: an exploratory study of intentional clergy self-care among African American women in ministry

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Altonnette D Hawkins. Take Care with Self-care: an Exploratory Study of Intentional Clergy Self-care Among African American Women In Ministry. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1fd17b0a-1466-4a71-a068-3f8ab691369a.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

A. D. Hawkins. Take care with self-care: an exploratory study of intentional clergy self-care among African American women in ministry. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1fd17b0a-1466-4a71-a068-3f8ab691369a

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Altonnette D Hawkins. Take Care with Self-Care: an Exploratory Study of Intentional Clergy Self-Care Among African American Women In Ministry. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1fd17b0a-1466-4a71-a068-3f8ab691369a.

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Altonnette D Hawkins

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The creation of a safe, sacred space for African-American women in ministry to share their stories encourages an inward journey of self-reflection, renewal, reconnection, and rest. This study explored intentional clergy self-care based on the researcher's PMS model of prayer, meditation and support. Using qualitative research, a face-to-face six-week study with a clergy peer group and a secondary study using an online questionnaire were conducted. The results showed that pastors experience greater stress in ministry than those in other ministry positions. On-going self-care awareness and support across geographic and denominational boundaries were factors in promoting community and sustainability.

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