THE IMPACT OF FREQUENT TRANSFER OF PASTORS IN THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CHRIST FOR NATIONS AND IT'S IMPLICATIONS ON THEIR FAMILIES AND CHURCH.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.68653/fa6yah87Keywords:
Pastoral transfer, clergy mobility, church leadership, family impact, congregational continuityAbstract
There is a well-known practice of pastors transfer among members of the Reformed Church of Christ for Nations (RCCN). The purpose of these transfer is to increase the efficiency of the administrative process of the church. This paper investigated the impact of frequent transfer of pastors in the Reformed Church Of Christ For Nations and it's implications on their families and church. The problem of this study was the negative effects of frequent transfer of pastors within the reformed church of Christ for nations. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects that frequent transfer have on both families and church. The objectives of the study investigates the disruption of continuity, the loss of ties, the dissatisfaction of the congregation, the interruption of children's educational opportunities, difficulties in the job of the spouse, financial hardship, emotional stress, and instability within the family. The method used was qualitative, which employed in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The results of the research indicate that a balanced approach, is necessary to have a plan that takes into account both the goals of the church and the well-being of the family on a daily basis. There are recommendations that have been made in an effort to lessen the impact of the negative effects. The research concluded that the effective deployment of pastoral workers requires strategic planning, and equal emphasis placed on the efficiency of the ministry as well as the general well-being of the families of clerical staff members.
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