Written by a team of long-serving pastors, this book explores issues that could threaten to undermine a pastor's ministry, encouraging young pastors to press on in the midst of the unique challenges that come with leading a church. Topics and contributors include:
Attending to your personal spiritual life (Tim Keller)
Leaving a church (A. Carson)
Crafting sermons week after week (Bryan Chapell)
Facing criticism (Dan Doriani)
Pastoring a church you wouldn’t attend (Tom Ascol)
Caring for your wife in the midst of criticism (Juan R. Sanchez with Jeanine D. Sanchez)
Feeling deserted by members leaving (Dave Harvey)
Pastoring a small church that seems insignificant (Mark McCullough)
Experiencing burnout (John Starke)
Shepherding a church that has outgrown your gifts (Scott Patty)
Handling financial burdens (Brandon Shields)
Doubting your calling (Jeff Robinson Sr.)
