Preventing Ministry Failure: A ShepherdCare Guide for Pastors, Ministers and Other Caregivers (Paperback)

~ (Author), Brad Hoffmann (Author)
Key Phrases: preventing ministry failure, destination declaration, personal purpose statement, Foundation Stone, Holy Spirit, Stress Management (more...)

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Great ministers don't just happen.

Great falls from ministry don't just happen either. A complex mix of factors both internal and external an unaddressed need for relational intimacy, a misunderstanding of God's call, unrealistic expectations and inadequate resources coming from the people in your care all test the limits of your ability to minister wholeheartedly over the long haul.

Senior pastor Brad Hoffmann and licensed professional counselor Michael Todd Wilson have studied the struggles that pastors and other shepherds face in their ministries. They began the ministry of ShepherdCare as an extension of their work with pastors who had been removed from their place of service. The common experiences of these pastors revealed patterns that consistently contributed to burnout, ineffectiveness and moral failure. If such patterns can be predicted, they reasoned, can they be prevented?

Preventing Ministry Failure is a personal guidebook for pastors and other caregivers to prepare them to withstand common pressures and to flourish in the ministry God has called them to. Work through the exercises and reflections individually or in conversation with your peers in ministry, and you'll find yourself better equipped for the challenges of vocational ministry, and more conscious of the presence of God leading you on and restoring your soul.

Market/Audience

• Pastors
• People engaged in urban ministry
• People engaged in youth ministry

Features and Benefits

• Written in an interactive format
• Includes incisive questions for people in ministry
• Organized to fit into a busy ministry lifestyle
• Conducive to peer discussion

Product Details

• Paperback: 265 pages
• Publisher: IVP Books (October 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830834443
• ISBN-13: 978-0830834440
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,514 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Title, April 13, 2009

By	McKrae Game - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was fortunate enough to have Michael Todd as a conference speaker for ministry leaders, and this is where I got my copy. Michael has a very realistic and compassionate approach to this topic and is very holistic in nature. I strongly recommend this to anyone in ministry. We bought a copy for all of our staff and are working with them as suggested in the book.