The first step of the transformation journey : an in depth look at the role of the pastor as he leads an African-American congregation through change

Howard C Earle

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The first step of the transformation journey : an in depth look at the role of the pastor as he leads an African-American congregation through change

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Howard C Earle. The First Step of the Transformation Journey : an In Depth Look At the Role of the Pastor As He Leads an African-american Congregation Through Change. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c7ad47a4-c76f-4053-856c-5cae295a049f.

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H. C. Earle. The first step of the transformation journey : an in depth look at the role of the pastor as he leads an African-American congregation through change. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c7ad47a4-c76f-4053-856c-5cae295a049f

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Howard C Earle. The First Step of the Transformation Journey : an In Depth Look At the Role of the Pastor As He Leads an African-American Congregation Through Change. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/c7ad47a4-c76f-4053-856c-5cae295a049f.

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Abstract

The African-American church has been one of the many storied institutions that has played significant a role in shaping American culture. However, the African-American church and American culture exist in a reciprocal relationship; changes in American culture have impacted the African-American church in numerous ways. In order to maintain its relevance, the African-American church must undergo transformation. Working from the hypothesis, 'The pastor as theologian can lead an historic, urban congregation through a journey of transformation from being a congregation of commuters lacking significant presence in its surrounding community to one that is more responsive to the needs of the community and maintains a felt, empowering presence,' l initiated a five-step discovery process. This process becomes the first step in the transformation journey. The process consists of: a series of sermons, ethnographic interviews with a sample of the congregation, a tour of the surrounding community, a panel discussion with community leaders, and a network mapping exercise.

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