Leaping The Vicarage Wall Leaving Parish Ministry

"Theological colleges and courses are full of eager, fresh-faced ordinands, training to serve God and the Church. What pressures will they face, and how can they remain true to their vocation if they find themselves ill-equipped for parish ministry? Ronni Lamont offers a frank and challenging exploration of the pressures of parish life and the shifting shape of vocation. Drawing on personal experience and discussion with both those who've leapt the vicarage wall and those who have stayed in parish ministry, she addresses clergy training and preparation, the particular strains that accompany parish life and the factors that can lead to the decision to pursue an alternative form of ministry. 'Leaping the Vicarage Wall' explores what still working for the Kingdom of God might look like after leaving parish ministry, and suggests ways to better equip for the task those who remain in the parish"--Publisher's description, back cover.