Flourishing in Ministry
Title | Flourishing in Ministry PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Bloom |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 149 |
Release | 2019-10-09 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1538118971 |
Pastoral work can be stressful, tough, demanding, sometimes misunderstood, and often underappreciated and underpaid. Ministers devote themselves to caring for their congregations, often at the expense of caring for themselves. Studies consistently show that physical health among clergy is significantly worse than among adults who are not in ministry. Flourishing in Ministry offers clergy and those who support them practical advice for not just surviving this grueling profession, but thriving in it. Matt Bloom, director of the Flourishing in Ministry project, shares groundbreaking research from more than a decade of study. Flourishing in Ministry project draws on more than five thousand surveys and three hundred in-depth interviews with clergy across denominations, ages, races, genders, and years of practice in ministry. It distills this deep research into easily understandable stages of flourishing that can be practiced at any stage in ministry or ministry formation.
Flourishing in Ministry
Title | Flourishing in Ministry PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew C. Bloom |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Pastoral theology |
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Together in Ministry
Title | Together in Ministry PDF eBook |
Author | Rob Dixon |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 2021-09-28 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1514000717 |
Is it possible for churches and organizations to foster healthy mixed-gender ministry collaboration? Longtime ministry leader Rob Dixon casts a compelling—and encouraging—vision for flourishing partnerships between women and men. With research findings, biblical examples, real-life stories, and practical next steps, this roadmap equips teams and individuals with next steps for making that vision a reality.
Flourishing in the Ministry
Title | Flourishing in the Ministry PDF eBook |
Author | Benjamin M. Kaufman |
Publisher | WestBow Press |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 2012-02 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1449734189 |
Too many Christian leaders begin their ministry with great aspirations but stumble when faced with the challenges inherent in full-time ministry. Flourishing In The Ministry cites the challenges encountered by ministers who are approximately age 20-30 and in their first years of ministry. Drawing on Biblical examples, personal experiences, and interviews with many young leaders, Benjamin Kaufman provides descriptions of the challenges and offers suggestions for dealing with them effectively. In the last ten years, Dr. Kaufman has coached many young ministers. He has encouraged them to question their ministry assumptions, practice healthy thought patterns, and develop behavioral habits that lead to strong work relationships and balanced marriages. Flourishing In The Ministry topics include: - Solidifying Your Call to Full-Time Ministry - Knowing Yourself - Lack of Credibility - Dealing with Expectations - Working with the Opportunities Available - Working with People - Challenges Related to Mentors - Dealing with Criticism - Balancing Ministry and Marriage - Understanding Your Boss - Staff Relationships If you are a young minister, reading this book will give you insight into potential obstacles that lie along your ministry pathway. If you work with young ministers, this book will give you tools that you can use to teach and encourage the young ministers you coach, mentor, or work alongside. Website: www.FlourishingInTheMinistry.com.
The Flourishing Pastor
Title | The Flourishing Pastor PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Nelson |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 2021-12-14 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1514001330 |
With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, pastors need a new framework for ministry that will help them move from survival to flourishing. Drawing on the image of the shepherd leader, Tom Nelson offers pastors wisdom and timely vision for leadership that integrates in-depth biblical teaching and whole-life discipleship, providing a roadmap for ministry resilience and longevity.
Attend to Stories
Title | Attend to Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Karen D. Scheib |
Publisher | Wesley's Foundery Books |
Pages | 152 |
Release | 2018-04-12 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781945935145 |
Enhance your ministry, reconnect with your call, and serve more effectively.
Resilient Ministry
Title | Resilient Ministry PDF eBook |
Author | Bob Burns |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 2012-11-30 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 083086461X |
Why does one well-equipped, well-meaning person in ministry succeed while another fails? Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman and Donald Guthrie undertook a five-year intensive research project on the frontlines of pastoral ministry to answer that question. What they found was nothing less than the DNA of thriving ministry today.