"Weathering the Storms in Ministry:" A phenomenological study of retired clergy and their foundational spiritual practices

Lee, Esther E.

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"Weathering the Storms in Ministry:" A phenomenological study of retired clergy and their foundational spiritual practices

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Lee, Esther E. "weathering the Storms In Ministry:" A Phenomenological Study of Retired Clergy and Their Foundational Spiritual Practices. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/630e1505-0c11-4d1b-8508-863367600182?locale=de.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

L. E. E. "Weathering the Storms in Ministry:" A phenomenological study of retired clergy and their foundational spiritual practices. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/630e1505-0c11-4d1b-8508-863367600182?locale=de

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Lee, Esther E. "weathering the Storms In Ministry:" A Phenomenological Study of Retired Clergy and Their Foundational Spiritual Practices. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/630e1505-0c11-4d1b-8508-863367600182?locale=de.

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Lee, Esther E.

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This study examines the experiences of retired clergypersons from The United Methodist Church who served for more than twenty-five years in northern Illinois. Utilizing the Interpretive Phenomenological Approach, seven detailed ministry narratives are analyzed to identify the spiritual disciplines that sustained these individuals throughout their vocational journeys. The research affirms the vital role of specific spiritual practices in supporting clergy well-being and recommends that local churches and those managing clergy credentialing and appointments consider adjustments to their processes to enhance the vitality and health of local congregations and the denomination as a whole.

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