Chamados para gerir o sagrado: vocação pastoral e trabalho religioso na Assembleia de Deus em Alagoas

Abstract

This research presents a case study whose main objective is to examine the issue of pastoral vocation and religious work, within the Protestant Church Assembly of God in the state of Alagoas. With this, linked to the General Convention of the Assemblies of God in Brazil - CGADB. It thus explores the history of this religious organization as a result of the Pentecostal revival occurred in the United States of America, showing its insertion in Alagoas in Brazil and, when it was still the Apostolic Faith Mission. After placing it historically, we continue to work analyzing the cultural foundations of this church, the preparation of candidates for the pastorate and priestly career. However, the crux of the work rests on the analysis of the concepts of vocation pastoral and religious work, elements that help us understand the power relations within the religious field, as they are key points of the exercise priestly ministers linked to the Assemblies . Along with this we have to analyze the forms of government developed in the congregations, as well as the practices and strategies of their leaders.