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for Church Leadership The Crisis of Younger Clergy by Lovett H. Weems and Ann A. Michel Why has the number of young clergy declined so precipitously in recent decades? What can be done to reverse this trend? The Crisis of Younger Clergy explores the reasons why having a proportionate number of young persons entering ordained ministry is so vital to the future of the church. Drawing on up-to-date statistical compilations and survey findings, the book profiles the young clergy population in the United Methodist Church. It exposes the many challenges younger clergy face while lifting up the unique gifts they have to offer. The Crisis of Young Clergy is available for purchase Weems and Michel sound the alarm for the crisis affecting every United Methodist church in the United States … A must-read book for everyone who cares about the future of the UMC. Bishop Janice Riggle Huie President, Council of Bishops The authors have offered focused conclusions and hopeful recommendations. To ignore either is to further jeopardize our future. Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer, President-elect, Council of Bishops Weems and Michel offer reasons for hope, and boldly suggest that the care we take with our younger clergy and the renewal of the church generally go hand in hand. Jason Byassee, Christian Century Weems and Michel’s book is crucial for understanding the problems and possibilities that the United Methodist Church faces in regards to its young clergy. From statistical analysis to anecdotes from young clergy blogs, their detailed picture of the current crisis provides a crucial diagnosis which the church can now use to take constructive action. Andrew C. Thompson, “Gen X Rising” columnist for the United Methodist Reporter |
