A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry, A: Overcoming 7 Challenges Pastors Face
The Seven Challenges of Highly Driven PastorsIf you have served on a church staff for any length of time, you've almost certainly dealt with unhealthy expectations. Too many pastors embrace a hard-driving ministry that borders on burnout, convincing themselves they are being obedient to God's will. In reality, putting too much energy into one area of life or ministry causes you to neglect others.With thirty years of pastoral experience behind him, David Horner knows the many challenges pastors face. InA Practical Guide for Life and Ministry, Horner shows how to•	balance the demands of your calling•	sharpen your vision•	grow a team•	cultivate humility•	learn through failure•	embrace change•	fight spiritual drynessDeveloping a well-balanced approach to responsibilities and passions will equip you to thrive in the face of the many challenges of ministry. This book can show you the way."This book is filled with godly, biblical, and practical wisdom for those who shepherd the people of God. With years of experience under his pastoral belt, David Horner well understands the blessings and challenges of ministry. You will be edified and encouraged by this work. It will help you find balance as you humbly serve those entrusted to your care by our Lord."--Danny Akin, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryDavid Hornerserves as senior pastor of Providence Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He planted the church in 1978 and has watched it grow from twelve families to more than 2,500 weekly worshipers.