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The Future of Catholic Leadership

Responses to the Priest Shortage

By: Dean R. Hoge

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The Future of Catholic Leadership

Responses to the Priest Shortage

By: Dean R. Hoge

This book should be read by every bishop, every vocation director, every member of every seminary staff, every person involved in the recruitment, formation and evaluation of ministers of every kind, and any and every individual who has ever written or lectured or just 'sounded off' on the so-called vocations crisis. When the Lilly Endowment initially funded this important project, it suggested that it be 'practical, realistic and helpful'. This book meets all three requirements. And more." [Richard P. McBrien].

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1556120745

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The Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders

What the Church Needs to Know

By: Dean R. Hoge,Marti R. Jewell

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The Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders

What the Church Needs to Know

By: Dean R. Hoge,Marti R. Jewell

Based on a survey conducted by the renowned late sociologist Dr. Dean R. Hoge, The Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders provides a unique glimpse into the thinking and attitudes of Catholic young adults as it relates to pastoral ministry.The findings contained in The Next Generation of Pastoral Leaders are essential for anyone in Catholic ministry to understand if the Church is to successfully develop both lay and ordained pastoral leaders for the future, and, more immediately, if the Church is to involve Catholic young adults in parish life and campus ministry today.

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Loyola Press

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0829426507

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9780829426502

The First Five Years of the Priesthood

A Study of Newly Ordained Catholic Priests

By: Dean R. Hoge

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The First Five Years of the Priesthood

A Study of Newly Ordained Catholic Priests

By: Dean R. Hoge

Catholic Press Association Award Winner! Reports indicate that many newly ordained men are feeling demoralized and some are resigning. The accounts raised many questions. How widespread is the problem? What difficulties are the recently ordained priests facing? Is the problem due to changes in lay attitudes or to changes in the ordained themselves? Is the situation different from what it was ten or twenty years ago? The First Five Years of the Priesthood is a collaborative work of the National Federation of Priests' Councils and the Life Cycle Institute of The Catholic University of America that considers this phenomenon. It explores the experience of early priesthood and is based on a pilot survey of two groups - recently ordained priests active in service and those who have resigned. The research team minimized interpretative work on the findings and engaged credible voices in American Catholic life to write commentaries on the implications of the findings. The First Five Years of the Priesthood includes both the research findings and commentaries. Chapters are The Setting of the Priesthood Today," "Attitudes of Newly Ordained Active and Resigned Priests," "What Makes for Satisfied Newly Ordained Priests?" "Four Types of Resigned Priests," "Life Experiences of Newly Ordained Active and Resigned Priests," and "Recommendations Made by the Priests." Dean R. Hoge is a professor in the department of sociology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He has done sociological research serving American churches for 31 years and has authored several books and articles on American religion.

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Liturgical Press

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0814638953

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9780814638958

Vanishing Boundaries

The Religion of Mainline Protestant Baby Boomers

By: Dean R. Hoge

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Vanishing Boundaries

The Religion of Mainline Protestant Baby Boomers

By: Dean R. Hoge

This in-depth survey provides a vivid overview of the religious world of the Baby Boomers. The authors examine their religious faith and explores the reasons they give for leaving or staying in the church. Their findings provide some unexpected results.

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Westminster John Knox Press

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0664254926

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9780664254926

Evolving Visions Of The Priesthood

Changes from Vatican II to the Turn of the New Century

By: Dean R. Hoge,Jacqueline E. Wenger

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Evolving Visions Of The Priesthood

Changes from Vatican II to the Turn of the New Century

By: Dean R. Hoge,Jacqueline E. Wenger

Evolving Visions of the Priesthood traces the movement of the Church in the United States during the first forty years of the implementation of Vatican II. This research gives the U.S. Church a good picture of itself and its struggles during the post-conciliar period. These studies are important for what they tell us of priests who were already ministering the theology of the Council, at the time of the Council, and also consider those priests ordained more recently and their perspectives on Vatican II. How the different groups of priests perceive each other in their respective desires to be faithful to God offers the reader insight into today's presbyterate. By following what has been happening we get a glimpse of what the future holds. Given the struggles of the scandals recently confronting the Church, the studies also offer indications of why the particular problems arose so suddenly and why they were so related to a given time frame. Chapters are The American Priesthood After the 1960s," *Characteristics of Priests in 2001, - *The Shifting Emphasis in Ecclesiology, - *The New Priests, - *Issues and Needs Felt by Priests, - *The Question of Homosexual Subcultures, - *Understanding the Changes, - and *Recommendations Made by the Priests. - Includes an epilogue, *Effects of the 2002 Sexual Misconduct Crisis. - Dean R. Hoge is a professor in the department of sociology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He has done sociological research serving American churches for 32 years and has authored several books and articles on American religion including The First Five Years of the Priesthood, published by Liturgical Press. Jacqueline E. Wenger is a graduate student in sociology at The Catholic University of America and a licensed clinical social worker.

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Liturgical Press

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081463897X

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9780814638972

American Catholics

Gender, Generation, and Commitment

By: William V. D'Antonio,James D. Davidson,Dean R. Hoge,Katherine Meyer,Bishop William B. Friend

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American Catholics

Gender, Generation, and Commitment

By: William V. D'Antonio,James D. Davidson,Dean R. Hoge,Katherine Meyer,Bishop William B. Friend

How much do American Catholics still identify with the Catholic Church? Do they agree with the Church's teachings, and how often do they participate in its sacraments? What do they think it takes to be a good Catholic? What do they consider to be the Church's core teachings? How do they believe issues of faith and morals should be decided: by the hierarchy, the laity, or some combination of the two? How are they coping with the priest shortage, and what do they believe the Church should do to solve the problem? How do they feel about social issues such as capital punishment and increased military spending? In American Catholics, four distinguished sociologists use national surveys from 1999, 1993, and 1987 to examine these issues. They show that Catholics' beliefs and practices are changing. They also demonstrate how differences in gender, generation, and commitment to the Church influence attitudes on all of these issues. Balanced and clear, filled with useful tables and charts, and unique in its ability to compare results over time, American Catholics makes essential reading for anyone interested in the future of Catholicism in the United States.

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Rowman Altamira

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0759117004

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9780759117006

Patterns of Parish Leadership

Cost and Effectiveness in Four Denominations

By: Dean R. Hoge,Jackson W. Carroll,Francis K. Scheets

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Patterns of Parish Leadership

Cost and Effectiveness in Four Denominations

By: Dean R. Hoge,Jackson W. Carroll,Francis K. Scheets

Patterns of Parish Leadership is a call to leadership on the part of all those who care for the future of ministry and missions.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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155612208X

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9781556122088

Religion and the New Immigrants

How Faith Communities Form Our Newest Citizens

By: Michael W. Foley,Dean R. Hoge

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Religion and the New Immigrants

How Faith Communities Form Our Newest Citizens

By: Michael W. Foley,Dean R. Hoge

The explosive growth of the immigrant population since the 1960s has raised concerns about its impact on public life, but only recently have scholars begun to ask how religion affects the immigrant experience in our society. In Religion and the New Immigrants, Michael W. Foley and Dean R. Hoge assess the role of local worship communities in promoting civic engagement among recent immigrants to the United States. The product of a three-year study on immigrant worship communities in the Washington, DC area, the book explores the diverse ways in which such communities build social capital among their members, provide social services, develop the "civic skills" of members, and shape immigrants' identities. It looks closely at civic and political involvement and the ways in which worship communities involve their members in the wider society. Evidence from a survey of 200 worship communities and in-depth studies of 20 of them across ethnic groups and religious traditions suggests that the stronger the ethnic or religious identity of the community and the more politicized the leadership, the more civically active the community. The explosive growth of the immigrant population since the Local leadership, much more than ethnic origins or religious tradition, shapes the level and kind of civic engagement that immigrant worship communities foster. Catholic churches, Hindu temples, mosques, and Protestant congregations all vary in the degree to which they help promote greater integration into American life. But where religious and lay leaders are civically engaged, the authors find, ethnic and religious identity contribute most powerfully to participation in civic life and the larger society. Religion and the New Immigrants challenges existing theories and offers a nuanced view of how religious institutions contribute to the civic life of the nation. As one of the first studies to focus on the role of religion in immigrant civic engagement, this timely volume will interest scholars and students in a range of disciplines as well as anyone concerned about the future of our society.

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Oxford University Press

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0198040741

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9780198040743

Pastors in Transition

Why Clergy Leave Local Church Ministry

By: Dean R. Hoge,Jacqueline E. Wenger

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Pastors in Transition

Why Clergy Leave Local Church Ministry

By: Dean R. Hoge,Jacqueline E. Wenger

Whether they leave out of preference for another ministry or due to serious conflict, pastors who relinquish parish ministry face misunderstanding and even hostility. Pastors in Transition brings clarity to this little-examined aspect of the pastorate by examining the main reasons why pastors in five Protestant denominations have left parish ministry. The fruit of careful sociological research, Pastors in Transition presents the findings of the largest-ever study of recently ended ministries. More than 900 ex-ministers, representing the Assemblies of God, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the United Methodist Church, were surveyed or interviewed. Besides gathering facts and figures, the book contains personal stories, forthright opinions, and concrete recommendations from former pastors for strengthening parish ministry in the future.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802829082

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9780802829085

International Priests in America

Challenges and Opportunities

By: Dean R. Hoge,Aniedi Okure

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International Priests in America

Challenges and Opportunities

By: Dean R. Hoge,Aniedi Okure

Foreign-born priests have always played a significant role in America. Only from 1940 to 1960 did the church produce enough native-born priests to serve its parishes. In the past, those priests usually came from Europe, most notably Ireland. In the future, most of the world will be served by priests from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, particularly India and Nigeria. Sixteen percent of the priests serving in the United States since 1985 are foreign-born and the number is rising. But many Americans prefer not to have them in their churches, saying the language and cultural differences are too great, and the screening isn't sufficient. International Priests in Americastudies this phenomenon from the perspective of parishioners, lay ministers, diocesan leaders, and priests. This groundbreaking book is guided by two questions: Should the Catholic Church in the United States bring in more international priests? If so, how should this be done?

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Liturgical Press

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0814618308

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9780814618301

Plain Talk about Churches and Money

By: Dean Hoge,Patrick McNamara,Charles Zech

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Plain Talk about Churches and Money

By: Dean Hoge,Patrick McNamara,Charles Zech

Based on extensive research, this volume offers insight and help on the key fiscal topics confronting church leaders today, including: Why is the church so uneasy with the topic of money? Is there a difference between stewardship and fundraising? How can we motivate giving? Should we invest church funds? It tackles the resistance, fears, and difficulties about money common in congregations. The book is must reading for lay leaders and anyone in pastoral ministry today.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1566996023

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The Future of Catholic Leadership

Responses to the Priest Shortage

By: Dean R. Hoge

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Responses to the Priest Shortage

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Money Matters

Personal Giving in American Churches

By: Dean R. Hoge

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Money Matters

Personal Giving in American Churches

By: Dean R. Hoge

Presenting the findings of the largest and most incisive study of factors influencing church giving in America ever done, this book details information from 625 churches and their members and offers surprising conclusions about member contributions. Also provided is an in-depth exploration, with relevant case studies, of 12 successfully funded churches.

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