Nabye aftrede: Predikante se belewing van hul gemeente, persoonlike welstand en finansies

Authors

  • Liezel Alsemgeest Universiteit van die Vrystaat
  • Kobus Schoeman Universiteit van die Vrystaat
  • Theo Swart Universiteit van die Vrystaat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17570/stj.2016.v2n2.a05

Keywords:

pastors, retirement, finances, well-being, Dutch Reformed Church

Abstract

Imminent retirement: Pastors’ experience of their congregation, personal well-being and finances
The provisions of pastors to congregations is of great importance to the Dutch Reformed Church and its congregation. To retire is a complex process of transition affecting various aspects – among others psychological, spiritual and financial aspects. According to current estimates, more than half of the full-time pastors in the Dutch Reformed Church could retire within the next fifteen years. A quantitative online survey was conducted amongst pastors who will retire in the near future, their experience of their congregation, personal well-being and financial prospects before and during retirement was taken into account. For the first time research provides insight into what will happen in churches when a pastor retires. The information should provide valid conclusions and recommendations can be made regarding the demand for pastors (and students?) in order to plan for effective ministry within churches.

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Published

2016-12-31

How to Cite

Alsemgeest, L., Schoeman, K., & Swart, T. (2016). Nabye aftrede: Predikante se belewing van hul gemeente, persoonlike welstand en finansies. Stellenbosch Theological Journal, 2(2), 93–110. https://doi.org/10.17570/stj.2016.v2n2.a05

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2016)

Section

General Articles (articles from all theological disciplines)

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Copyright (c) 2016 Liezel Alsemgeest, Kobus Schoeman, Theo Swart

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