Engaging African American Pastors in COVID-19 Research During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned. (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hayes, Traci; Baskin, LaWanda; Funchess, Tanya; Lowe, Samaria; Mayfield-Johnson, Susan
• Is Part Of: Journal of pastoral care & counseling. Volume 75:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 241
• Page End: 250
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- faith-based organizations & administration -- community engagement -- African American clergy; Pastoral theology -- Periodicals; Pastoral care -- Periodicals; Pastoral counseling -- Periodicals; 253.5
• DOI: 10.1177/15423050211062547
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-3050

Abstract

African American pastors are recognized as trusted information sources for their communities. The pastors willing to address health-related concerns such as preventing the spread of the coronavirus are invaluable for leading their congregation through relevant health programs. Underlining the importance of religion, spirituality, and faith-based leaders in addressing and furthering health promotion research, the article discusses lessons learned during the study implementation and the recommendations for engaging minority pastors in research during a global health pandemic.