Pastoring the church around the corner: how pastors of small churches evaluate their effectiveness in light of divergent views of success

Ronald E Gonzales

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Pastoring the church around the corner: how pastors of small churches evaluate their effectiveness in light of divergent views of success

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Ronald E Gonzales. Pastoring the Church Around the Corner: How Pastors of Small Churches Evaluate Their Effectiveness In Light of Divergent Views of Success. Covenant Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2245ae88-ff02-4f26-aa95-2bedd8bec993?locale=pt-BR.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

R. E. Gonzales. Pastoring the church around the corner: how pastors of small churches evaluate their effectiveness in light of divergent views of success. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2245ae88-ff02-4f26-aa95-2bedd8bec993?locale=pt-BR

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Ronald E Gonzales. Pastoring the Church Around the Corner: How Pastors of Small Churches Evaluate Their Effectiveness In Light of Divergent Views of Success. Covenant Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/2245ae88-ff02-4f26-aa95-2bedd8bec993?locale=pt-BR.

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Ronald E Gonzales

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Clergy--Performance standards

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The author researched how small church pastors evaluate their effectiveness. Four literature areas were reviewed: biblical-theological; Puritan notables; twentieth- and twenty-first-century authors on pastoral ministry; and contemporary writers on leadership effectiveness. The study employed a qualitative design in which eight small church pastors reflected on their experiences. Comparing and contrasting the literature with the interviews led to several conclusions: pastoring small churches is difficult; God is in charge of outcomes; diligence and faithfulness must be a minister's aim; prayer must accompany preaching; longevity is an asset; a reward awaits; and pastoring small churches is a noble calling.

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