Grand Rapids; Wm. B.Eerdmans, 2005.
Paper, 271 pages, $21.00. ISBN 0-8028-2908-2.
The result of a major research study, Pastors in Transition explores
the question of why pastors leave the ministry. In addition to offering perspective
on the factors that cause many ministers to leave the local church, the book
also offers a variety of recommendations that could help stem the growing flood
of departures. This is an important topic, and one which church and denominational
leaders need to confront positively and redemptively.