Abstract
My first task in this discussion is to define and narrow the limits of the subject. It is possible to interpret the clergyman’s role as being a “change agent” in every aspect of his or her endeavors. Proclaiming the Word, for example, is one attempt to produce change: hearing of the Word induces people to live differently in relation to God. Healing the souls of human beings is another such attempt: persons are enabled to move from ill health to good health or even to perfect health. Every action or responsibility of ministry, therefore, could be conceived to involve the minister as a change agent of some sort.