Neal, Tony, Francis, Leslie J. and McKenna, Ursula (2017) A survey on mentoring, first incumbency, and the role of retired clergy : listening to bishops. Rural Theology, 15 (1). pp. 39-47. doi:10.1080/14704994.2017.1298223 ISSN 1470-4994.

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Abstract

This study set out to explore current attitudes and practice of bishops and dioceses of the Church of England concerning the role of retired clergy, with special reference to the role of mentor to clergy serving in their first incumbency. Replies were received from 30 of the 43 diocesan bishops (or those responding on their behalf). The data demonstrated that of the 30 participating dioceses, 26 had experience of using retired clergy as mentors to clergy in their first incumbency, and 25 considered this to be a good idea in principle. The other most frequently named roles for retired clergy within these 30 dioceses were as mentors more generally, as interim ministers in vacant parishes, as rural deans, and as ministry or work consultants. Other roles identified were as reflective practitioner, as worship leader, and as an assistant archdeacon. These summary statistics are illuminated and enriched by qualitative data.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- )
Journal or Publication Title:	Rural Theology
Publisher:	Equinox Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	1470-4994
Official Date:	2 May 2017
Dates:	Date Event 2 May 2017 Published 21 January 2017 Accepted
Volume:	15
Number:	1
Page Range:	pp. 39-47
DOI:	10.1080/14704994.2017.1298223
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit:	26 January 2017
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