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February 19, 2004
A New Generation of Pastors Places its Stamp on MinistryCategory:
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In addition to my “I want a pastor who…” post from a couple days ago, this is an interesting look at pastors in general (from Barna Research) as we approach a new age. “According to a new study from the Barna Research Group, there are reasons to pay attention to the perspectives and practices of Busters who are currently serving as Senior Pastors of Protestant churches… Even more significant is their courage and creativity in charting new courses for the churches they lead. They are experimenting with communication methods, ministry priorities, education, and many other aspects of their church-based work. “The Barna study highlighted five ways young pastors are beginning to shape their church’s ministry differently than was done by preceding generations of clergy. 1. Young pastors are experimenting with approaches to effective communication. 2. Young pastors’ perspectives about their churches and their ministry skills are different than their predecessors. 3. Young pastors are less likely to pursue traditional seminary education. 4. Young pastors are more attuned than are older pastors to the cultural battle for the hearts and minds of young people. 5. The ministry priorities of young pastors have shifted from those of their predecessors.” Posted by pablohart on February 19, 2004 11:15 AM |
i'd say 1 and 2 are obvious. 3 is unfortunate. i have a hard time believing 4. and 5 is really vague.
the reason i think 3 is unfortunate is that i, as a young pastor, am now finishing up my tenure at a "traditional" seminary. here, i have been not only stretched spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually, i have also gained a solid understanding of the history of this faith. i imagine a "non traditional" seminary might not have that kind of regimented, academic focus on such matters, which i have come to respect as imperative for pastors to know.
I would add a 6th, that younger pastors seem less concerned with being associated with a particular denomination and are more willing to move around. At least that's my antectodal feeling.
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