Jubilee Years - by Bruce Epperly (Paperback)

About the Book

Veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new possibilities. This book garners wisdom from over 100 retired pastors, from personal preparation and public announcement to first steps following retirement and long-term adventures.

Book Synopsis

Veteran minister Bruce Epperly challenges and empowers clergy to see retirement as a celebration of new possibilities. This book garners wisdom from over 100 retired pastors, from personal preparation and public announcement to first steps following retirement and long-term adventures.

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Always the pragmatic thinker, Bruce Epperly has written a well thought out, theologically relevant book for retiring clergy who still want to honor their call, make a difference, and enjoy all that life has to offer.

Filled with a kaleidoscope of wisdom, astute insight, and engaging prose, The Jubilee Years sings of fresh possibilities for a spiritually adventurous retirement.

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly has served as a congregational pastor, university chaplain, professor, and seminary administrator for nearly forty years. He is the author of over 50 books on practical theology, ministry, and spirituality, including the award-winning Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry. Most recently, Bruce has served as interim pastor at First Christian Church, Falls Church, Virginia, and visiting professor of process studies at Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Lincoln University in California. Committed to the practice of public theology, Bruce regularly writes lectionary commentaries for www.patheos.com and www.processandfaith.org.