That Their Work Will Be a Joy

Understanding and Coping with the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
Cover of the book That Their Work Will Be a Joy by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson, Wipf and Stock Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson ISBN: 9781621894414
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers Publication: September 1, 2012
Imprint: Cascade Books Language: English
Author: Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
ISBN: 9781621894414
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Publication: September 1, 2012
Imprint: Cascade Books
Language: English

For those who are called to it, pastoral ministry can be a source of deep joy. But there are also challenges. An increasing number of pastors seem to be burning out under the load. Congregations may not be aware of the many and conflicting demands placed on a pastor's time and energies, nor the pastor's need for rest and personal support. That Their Work Will Be a Joy was written to encourage mutual understanding between pastors and congregations about the stresses of ministry. The authors present five principles that will help ministry remain more of a joy than a burden. Every chapter contains practical recommendations targeted specifically for pastors, congregational leaders, and even seminarians preparing for ministry. A dozen personal responses to the book, written as letters from people in ministry, have been collected together at the end. The book is helpful as a ministry preparation text, a guide for those serving as pastors, or as a discussion starter for pastors support groups. It will help church committees smooth a pastoral transition, or calm seminary graduates anticipating their first placement. The hope is that stressed-out pastors will recover their sense of vocation, and congregations will begin to fulfill their calling as the body of Christ.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

For those who are called to it, pastoral ministry can be a source of deep joy. But there are also challenges. An increasing number of pastors seem to be burning out under the load. Congregations may not be aware of the many and conflicting demands placed on a pastor's time and energies, nor the pastor's need for rest and personal support. That Their Work Will Be a Joy was written to encourage mutual understanding between pastors and congregations about the stresses of ministry. The authors present five principles that will help ministry remain more of a joy than a burden. Every chapter contains practical recommendations targeted specifically for pastors, congregational leaders, and even seminarians preparing for ministry. A dozen personal responses to the book, written as letters from people in ministry, have been collected together at the end. The book is helpful as a ministry preparation text, a guide for those serving as pastors, or as a discussion starter for pastors support groups. It will help church committees smooth a pastoral transition, or calm seminary graduates anticipating their first placement. The hope is that stressed-out pastors will recover their sense of vocation, and congregations will begin to fulfill their calling as the body of Christ.

More books from Wipf and Stock Publishers

Cover of the book Social Justice and the Hebrew Bible, Volume Three by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Evangelical Calvinism by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Light from the Other Side by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book The End Is Music by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Martin Luther and Buddhism by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Spirits Eat Ripe Papaya by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Augustine’s Leaders by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book If Only We Could See by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book I Saw the Lord by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Mirrored Reflections by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Meeting Jesus the Christ Again by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Sei Solo: Symbolum? by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Elijah, Yahweh, and Baal by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Meditate Like Jesus by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
Cover of the book Building Catholic Higher Education by Cameron Lee, Kurt Fredrickson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy