Publisher's Synopsis
Provides an appraisal of the psychological, social, cultural, and theological dimensions of a dilemma facing the Church. It speaks to the dramatic shifts taking place in clergy leadership, revealing the profound pressures facing clergy and their families, while also reflecting the reality of troubled congregations and communities. He lifts up the issue of clergy suicide, which is often been viewed as an embarrassing internal crisis to which the church, particularly denominational leadership, has been slow to respond
