Dean R. Hoge Livres

Focusing on the experiences of newly ordained priests, the book reveals insights from interviews with five hundred priests who faced various challenges in their first five years. It highlights that 10 to 15 percent resigned due to issues like loneliness and disillusionment. In contrast, those who continued found fulfillment in key aspects of their ministry, particularly in presiding at the Eucharist, preaching, and teaching, illustrating both the struggles and rewards of early priesthood.

Money Matters presents the findings of the largest and most incisive study of factors influencing church giving in America. The authors conducted an exhaustive study of church giving in five representative Assemblies of God, Southern Baptist, Roman Catholic, ELCA, and Presbyterian. With detailed information from 625 churches, this book offers surprising conclusions about member contributions.