title: Clergy dissatisfaction: denominational hierarchy as a salient factor.
abstract: The author contends that there is a perceived lack of support from denominational hierarchy, and that the impact of this lack on clergy has been overlooked in the literature. The factor is important because it will underpin the success of any strategies attempted to address the cited stressors. As well, no treatment strategy for those who struggle with these issues has been defined which seems to ignore that this unique population requires unique considerations.
authors.affiliation: Samaritan Counseling Center, Scotia, NY 12198, USA.
authors.forename: Keli
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rugenstein
mesh_terms: D002835:Christianity; D002977:Clergy / Q000523:psychology*; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006608:Hierarchy, Social; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012068:Religion and Medicine