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Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving is unavailable, but you can change that!

What does it take to have fruitful ministry over the long haul? The stresses of pastoring are well known and can be a match for even the best-prepared, most experienced in ministry--multiple tasks, long hours, taxing responsibilities and, yes, some challenging personalities. Too often the results can be burnout, being run out or just feeling worn out. To find out how pastors can thrive as well as...

from depression simply by having an opportunity to talk about it during summit gatherings. These times provided a uniquely safe place with people who had faced similar ministry leadership challenges. Also, a number of participants were encouraged to seek professional counseling and medical support in order to responsibly address these concerns. A third feeling that many pastors expressed was an overall sense of emotional dryness. Here is how one pastor put it: My relationships and ministry are presently
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