Introduction
Interesting Times
This introductory chapter explains the coverage of this book, which is about American clergy. This book examines the alleged shortage facing American clergy and describes the status or conditions of various ministries including those of the Protestants, Catholics, Southern Baptists, and Episcopal Church. It also discusses the entry of women into the clergy and the role of new debates concerning leadership, morality, and the power of the mass media.
Keywords: clergy, mass media, ministries, Protestant Church, Catholic Church, Southern Baptist, Episcopal Church, women clergy
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