Flourishing In Ministry
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Author | : Matt Bloom |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total 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.
Author | : Matthew C. Bloom |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Pastoral theology |
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Author | : Rob Dixon |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total 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.
Author | : Benjamin M. Kaufman |
Publisher | : WestBow Press |
Total 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.
Author | : Tom Nelson |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total 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.
Author | : Karen D. Scheib |
Publisher | : Wesley's Foundery Books |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2018-04-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781945935145 |
Enhance your ministry, reconnect with your call, and serve more effectively.
Author | : Jonathan T. Pennington |
Publisher | : Baker Academic |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2017-06-20 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1493406639 |
The Sermon on the Mount, one of the most influential portions of the Bible, is the most studied and commented upon portion of the Christian Scriptures. Every Christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance. In this volume, a recognized expert on the Gospels shows that the Sermon on the Mount offers a clear window into understanding God's work in Christ. Jonathan Pennington provides a historical, theological, and literary commentary on the Sermon and explains how this text offers insight into God's plan for human flourishing. As Pennington explores the literary dimensions and theological themes of this famous passage, he situates the Sermon in dialogue with the Jewish and Greek virtue traditions and the philosophical-theological question of human flourishing. He also relates the Sermon's theological themes to contemporary issues such as ethics, philosophy, and economics.
Author | : Bob Burns |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total 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.
Author | : John Lees |
Publisher | : SPCK |
Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 2018-04-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0281078467 |
Self-supporting ministers are wonderfully non-standard. They are deployed in a wide variety ofways and have a range of motivations, working patterns and training needs. Sometimes underused or overworked, they may feel unrecognized and under-supported. As the Church turns increasingly to its volunteer minsters, however, there are encouraging signs that SSMs are being given more creative opportunities than in the past. ‘This handbook is full of sound common sense. . . [it] is both an encouragement and a challenge in the task of re-imagining ministry today.’ Robert Atwell, Bishop of Exeter
Author | : Daryl J. Potts |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2020-07-10 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1725266342 |
The verse, Joshua 24:15, "as for me and my house we will serve the Lord," has been the desire and declaration of ministry couples for centuries. Yet the heartache of many ministers and their spouses is the realization that even though they have ministered to many and have been instruments to strengthen people's spiritual lives, the spiritual well-being of their own immediate family is not always where they would like it to be. Many sadly observe members of their own family who no longer attend church, having turned away from the faith. For many ministers and spouses, both those presently in ministry and those starting out, there is a great desire to find keys to prevent their family members from falling away from the faith. The heart of every pastoral couple is to function in their ministry and at the same time see their family flourish. In the light of the dearth of research regarding the ministry/family journey, this book investigates how ministers and their spouses perceive that their involvement in ministry affects their family lives. It further reveals the components that contribute toward the spiritual well-being of their family, while fulfilling their unique ministry responsibilities.