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by Holli S. Emore (Author)
It is said that Pagan traditions are the fastest-growing religious group in America. Numbers are tricky to come by, but we know that contemporary Pagans report themselves as living in every American state, and in countries around the world. This volume reviews the shifting landscape of current Pagan spirituality, the unique culture and needs which must be understood in order to engage with contemporary Pagans, and the implications for future leadership, including organizational models, training and educational needs. The author has interviewed Pagan leaders about their own experiences and looks at data from the Pagan Engagement and Spiritual Support survey of 2016 to answer questions such as What does "ministry" mean for Pagans? Who do Pagans turn to for spiritual support? Who ought to be providing that support? Do Pagans want leaders who are trained for ministry? What kind of training do they need, and how do they get it? If you are a Pagan who wishes to support others in these ways, you will find here a framework for your own work, including stories and examples. If you are an interfaith minister, a chaplain, or a spiritual leader who finds that Pagans are intersecting with your work, you will become acquainted with the culture of this old-but-new spirituality. If you are an educator, may you find Constellated Ministry useful in teaching seminarians and students of religious studies.
Author Biography
Holli S. Emore, M.Div., is Executive Director of Cherry Hill Seminary, and a former nonprofit consultant. Holli has served on the Board of Directors of Interfaith Partners of South Carolina since 2012. She was the first Disaster Spiritual Care Regional Lead for the South Carolina region of the American Red Cross, and has served as a liaison to law enforcement and victim services for more than twenty years. Founder and priestess of Temple Osireion, Holli has been active in Pagan, interfaith and social justice work for decades.
