Pastors are people too
Subtitle: what they won't tell you but you need to know
Publisher: David C Cook
Published: 2016
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781434710093; 9781434709219
Subjects: Clergy; Office; Job stress; Church management; Pastoral care; Pastoral theology; RELIGION; General
Description: What are your top twenty expectations for your pastor? Now multiply your list by the number of people who attend church with you. Is it any wonder pastors are overwhelmed and underappreciated? They're expected to know every member by name, preach a "home run sermon" every Sunday, condemn sin without hurting anyone's feelings, and be available to serve others 24/7 while not neglecting their own family. The intensity of these expectations and lack of appreciation can and does bring the majority of pastors to a place of despair and ultimately departure from pastoral ministry. This practical field guide offers tangible ways to better understand and care for the pastor who cares so deeply about you.