Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2016-10-28T08:57:24Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Jedeias de Almeida Duarte.pdf: 614294 bytes, checksum: 423395d03b69dbb772d626ba4b50d8b6 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-10-28T08:57:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Jedeias de Almeida Duarte.pdf: 614294 bytes, checksum: 423395d03b69dbb772d626ba4b50d8b6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-08-26 / The objective of this Research is to analyze some Biblical and Theological foundations of the pastorate of God in the journey of his people. First having a view at biblical times, following by experiences of his pastorate in Church life through some General Councils and also some representatives of Christian Theology Catholics as well as Protestants together. This Study is justified by the possibility to happens a complementarity in the Theology between the Roman Catholic and Protestant Historical traditions with some theological principles of Vocation Pastoral Theology (Pastoral Calling). This conections it can generate mutual benefits for the branches of Christianity, especially the religious (Priests and Pastors) of these Christian traditions. From the thesis of this Research suppose that is possible to know and to identify some connections between the Roman Catholic and Historical Protestant traditions in Theology of Vocation Ministry, through the bibliographic research in that is the methodology used to assess the possibility of the thesis. This research has two phases, the first is it this bibliographic research. This phase of the Research can appointing some results to the possibility of knowing the Theology of Vocation Ministry and to find points of connection and dialogue between religious of the surveyed groups and finally propose a minimum agenda to develop a theological project to the ministerial growth religious linked by theological principles of Theology of Vocation Pastoral / O objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar alguns fundamentos bíblico teologicos do pastorado de Deus na caminhada do seu povo, observando num primeiro momento nos tempos bíblicos, seguido da vivencia deste pastorado na vida igreja através de alguns Concílios Gerais e em alguns expoentes da teologia cristã tanto Católicos quanto Protestantes. Justifica-se o presente estudo pela possibilidade de complementariedade que a Teologia possui nas tradições Católico Romana e Protestante Histórica em alguns principios teologicos da Teologia da Vocação Pastoral, que pode gerar benefícios mútuos a ramos do Cristianismo, especialmente a Religiosos dessas tradições cristãs. Parte da hipótese que é possível conhecer e identificar algumas conexões nas tradições Católico Romana e Protestante Histórica na Teologia da Vocação Pastoral, atraves da pesquisa bibliográfica que é a metodologia utilizada para aferir a possibilidade da hipótese. Os resultados obtidos nesta fase da pesquisa apontam para a possibilidade de conhecer a Teologia da Vocação Pastoral, de encontrar pontos de conexão e dialogo entre religiosos dos grupos pesquisados e por fim se propor uma agenda mínima para desenvolvimento de um projeto teológico que visa o crescimento ministerial de religiosos ligados por principios teologicos da Teologia da Vocação Pastoral

This thesis contends that the pastoral role is significant to the effective functioning and well-being of the church. Therefore, the initial selection of a pastor is a vital component and contributes to those desirable outcomes. The question being considered within this thesis is: What are the factors within a church hiring process which may play a role in successful or unsuccessful pastoral ministry? As there are many variables even within this process, the scope of this thesis is limited to the identification and selection of pastoral leadership from the perspective of the pastoral participants. This perspective is drawn from one denominational association in Ontario —the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists (FEB hereafter) within the Central region of Canada. In examining this question, an empirical, mixed-methodology is used. The triangulation of a literature review, surveys, personal interviews and a biblical, theological treatment allowed for the most comprehensive perspective and treatment of the research question (Leedy, 2010, p. 99). There is a significant amount of inductive reasoning included, based upon personal interactions within cultural contexts and experiences. This is due to the inadequacy or lack of current theories and available literature relative to the question being studied. This motivates me towards the inclusion of a grounded theory methodology as a component of this study (Leedy, 2010, p. 142). Hiring the right pastor is a challenge at the best of times. As the church struggles to respond to a rapidly changing and diverse culture it presents greater challenges. Rates of pastoral turnover are high and the general duration of pastoral ministry is low. This, in turn, impacts ministry effectiveness. This study of hiring practices and pastoral experiences begins to identify elements as to why some pastors are successful and others are not. It allows for the reflection and consideration of whether the church is, what I have termed, “Equipping the Called, or Calling the Equipped”. There is cause for hope, as there always is within God’s church. This thesis identifies concerns, as well as some positive practices and experiences that can be helpful to inform practice and potential change. As Osmer acknowledges, “observing good practice in other congregations is a powerful source of normative guidance” (Osmer, 2008, p. 152). / Practical Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)

This thesis contends that the pastoral role is significant to the effective functioning and well-being of the church. Therefore, the initial selection of a pastor is a vital component and contributes to those desirable outcomes. The question being considered within this thesis is: What are the factors within a church hiring process which may play a role in successful or unsuccessful pastoral ministry? As there are many variables even within this process, the scope of this thesis is limited to the identification and selection of pastoral leadership from the perspective of the pastoral participants. This perspective is drawn from one denominational association in Ontario —the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists (FEB hereafter) within the Central region of Canada. In examining this question, an empirical, mixed-methodology is used. The triangulation of a literature review, surveys, personal interviews and a biblical, theological treatment allowed for the most comprehensive perspective and treatment of the research question (Leedy, 2010, p. 99). There is a significant amount of inductive reasoning included, based upon personal interactions within cultural contexts and experiences. This is due to the inadequacy or lack of current theories and available literature relative to the question being studied. This motivates me towards the inclusion of a grounded theory methodology as a component of this study (Leedy, 2010, p. 142). Hiring the right pastor is a challenge at the best of times. As the church struggles to respond to a rapidly changing and diverse culture it presents greater challenges. Rates of pastoral turnover are high and the general duration of pastoral ministry is low. This, in turn, impacts ministry effectiveness. This study of hiring practices and pastoral experiences begins to identify elements as to why some pastors are successful and others are not. It allows for the reflection and consideration of whether the church is, what I have termed, “Equipping the Called, or Calling the Equipped”. There is cause for hope, as there always is within God’s church. This thesis identifies concerns, as well as some positive practices and experiences that can be helpful to inform practice and potential change. As Osmer acknowledges, “observing good practice in other congregations is a powerful source of normative guidance” (Osmer, 2008, p. 152). / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M. Th. (Practical Theology)