ArticleJournal of religion and health2018
Leading God's People: Perceptions of Influence Among African-American Pastors.
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- Emphasizing Science: Black Pastors Encourage Awareness of Medical Information about COVID-19 Vaccine.Global journal of health science · 2026Article
- High Rates of Obesity and Chronic Diseases Among North Carolina United Methodist Clergy: An Updated Analysis.North Carolina medical journal · 2024Article
- Black Pastors' Experiences of Occupational and Life Stress During COVID-19 in the USA.Journal of religion and health · 2024Article
- An Examination of Culturally Relevant Health Messages in African-American Churches.Journal of religion and health · 2023Article
- Congregational health needs by key demographic variables: Findings from a congregational health needs assessment tool.Evaluation and program planning · 2022Article
- Depression in the African American Christian Community: Examining Denominational and Gender Differences.Journal of religion and health · 2022Article
- The Role of Black Pastors in Disseminating COVID-19 Vaccination Information to Black Communities in South Carolina.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Overcoming Historical Barriers: Enhancing Positive Perceptions of Medical Research Among African Americans Through a Conference-Based Workshop.Journal of general internal medicine · 2021Article
- "A Charge to Keep I Have": Black Pastors' Perceptions of Their Influence on Health Behaviors and Outcomes in Their Churches and Communities.Journal of religion and health · 2021Article
- Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors by Key Demographic Variables Among Mid-South Church Leaders from 2012 to 2017.Journal of religion and health · 2021Article
- Identifying barriers, facilitators, and implementation strategies for a faith-based physical activity program.Implementation science communications · 2020Article
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Abstract
Religious leaders, particularly African-American pastors, are believed to play a key role in addressing health disparities. Despite the role African-American pastors may play in improving health, there is limited research on pastoral influence. The purpose of this study was to examine African-American pastors' perceptions of their influence in their churches and communities. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 African-American pastors and analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Three themes emerged: the historical role of the church; influence as contextual, with pastors using comparisons with other pastors to describe their ability to be influential; and a reciprocal relationship existing such that pastors are influenced by factors such as God and their community while these factors also aid them in influencing others. A conceptual model of pastoral influence was created using data from this study and others to highlight factors that influence pastors, potential outcomes and moderators as well as the reciprocal nature of pastoral influence.
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