The minister's personal guide
By: by Walter E. Schuette
Publisher: Harper & Bros.
Published: 1953
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Subjects: Pastoral theology; Clergy; Office
Notes: "First edition."
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1: The minister's call; title: 1. When the minister probes his credentials; title: 2. When he receives a definite call; title: 3. When he begins work in a new parish; title: 4. When he arranges his daily schedule; title: 5. When he has served the same parish many years; title: Chapter 2: The minister's official relations; title: 1. When the minister conducts a Sunday service; title: 2. When he is in the pulpit; title: 3. When he makes public announcements; title: 4. When he sings in church; title: 5. When he conducts a funeral service; title: 6. When he calls on the sick; title: 7. When he calls on women members; title: 8. When he functions as a teacher-; title: 9. When he has a wedding; title: 10. When he has an assistant minister; title: 11. When he is an assistant minister; title: Chapter 3: The minister's home life; title: 1. When the minister remains a bachelor; title: 2. When he chooses a life companion; title: 3. When he deals with the home question; title: 4. When he has marital difficulties; title: 5. When he has children; title: 6. When he has a yard to tend; title: Chapter 4: The minister's personal affairs; title: 1. When the minister buys clothes for himself; title: 2. When he drives a car; title: 3. When he receives presents; title: 4. When he attends a convention; title: 5. When he goes on vacation; title: Chapter 5: The minister's business matters; title: 1. When the minister needs more money; title: 2. When he borrows; title: 3. When he handles others' money; title: 4. When he owns real estate; title: Chapter 6: The minister's pastoral relations; title: 1. When the minister greets people; title: 2. When he is in society; title: 3. When he converses; title: 4. When he meets children; title: 5. When he doesn't remember names and faces; title: 6. When he is approached by members of another parish; title: 7. When he hears gossip about a brother minister; title: Chapter 7: The minister's public relations; title: 1. When the minister discusses public affairs; title: 2. When he votes; title: 3. When he tackles the labor question; title: 4. When he is asked to promote community projects; title: 5. When he is asked to fill a questionnaire; title: 6. When he dislikes a resolution of his church body; title: 7. When he leaves a parish; title: 8. When he retires; title: Chapter 8: The minister's habits; title: 1. When the minister buys books; title: 2. When he eats and drinks; title: 3. When he smokes; title: 4. When he finds fault; title: 5. When he fishes for compliments; title: 6. When he envies a brother minister; title: 7. When he has a hot temper; title: 8. When he slips into "gross" sin; title: 9. When he grows old; title: Chapter 9: The minister's moods; title: 1. When the minister has "risen from the ranks"; title: 2. When he enjoys sports; title: 3. When he jests; title: 4. When he has the blues; title: 5. When he thinks he is going stale; title: 6. When he feels he is a misfit; title: 7. When he is cornered; title: 8. When he loses patience.