{"product_id":"faithful-and-fractured-9780801098833","title":"Faithful and Fractured","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClergy suffer from certain health issues at a rate higher than the general population. Why are pastors in such poor health? And what can be done to help them step into the abundant life God desires for them?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough anecdotal observations about poor clergy health abound, concrete data from multiple sources supporting this claim hasn''t been made accessible--until now. Duke''s Clergy Health Initiative (CHI), a major, decade-long research project, provides a true picture of the clergy health crisis over time and demonstrates that improving the health of pastors is possible. Bringing together the best in social science and medical research, this book quantifies the poor health of clergy with theological engagement. Although the study focused on United Methodist ministers, the authors interpret CHI''s groundbreaking data for a broad ecumenical readership. In addition to physical health, the book examines mental health and spiritual well-being, and suggests that increasing positiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePreface: \u003ci\u003eThe Birth of the Duke Clergy Health Initiative\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e1. Creatures Doing the Creator's Work\u003cbr\u003e2. When Work Is Holy: \u003ci\u003eHighs and Lows of Ministry Work\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e3. Slowed Down and Overwhelmed: \u003ci\u003eClergy and Depressive Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e4. A Practical Guide to Combating Stress Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e5. The Pastor's Paradox: \u003ci\u003eClergy Health and Disease\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e6. Feeling Alive: \u003ci\u003eThe Role of Positive Emotions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e7. Clergy Flourishing: \u003ci\u003eIn Their Own Words\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e8. The Lord Bless You and Keep You\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: \u003ci\u003eRecommendations for Clergy Health Programs\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527607591255,"sku":"9780801098833","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801098833.jpg?v=1731868523","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/faithful-and-fractured-9780801098833","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}