The Spiritual Leader's Guide to Self-Care [Paperback]

Rochelle Melander (Author), Harold Eppley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002

As spiritual guides, clergy and lay leaders alike often find themselves in need of direction about how to make changes in their personal life and ministry. Rarely, however, do they find a book that presents self-care as an integral part of being a spiritual leaders. The Spiritual Leader’s Guide to Self-Care gives readers the tools to discern God's intention for their lives and to be faithful to that vision through proper self-care. Arranged in 52 chapters, one for each week of the year, the guide addresses seven themes: Creating a Life Vision, Caring for Yourself at Work, Nurturing Your Relationships Caring for Your Spirit and Body,Caring for Your Finances, Caring for Your Intellect, and Sustaining a Life Vision. Included are journal writing suggestions, personal reflection questions and activities, guidance for sharing the discovery process with another person, an activity for the coming week, and suggested further resources, such as novels, videos, and Web sites. Foreword by Roy M. Oswald, Alban Institute Senior Consultant. "If we are to bring out the best that is inside us, we must take time to nurture ourselves. Spiritual leaders whose task it is to equip the saints will relish this user-friendly compendium of ideas, exercises, and rituals. The annotated resource list is alone worth the price of the book." --Frederick and Mary Ann Brussat

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The authors teach us ways to protect our boundaries, recapture our passion, renew our spirits, and uncover our true strengths." --Rabbi Naomi Levy

"This is a book to be used, not simply read [for its] practical insights combined with profound spiritual wisdom." --Prof. Michael Jinkins, Austin Presbyterian Theological seminary

About the Author

Rochelle Melander and Harold Eppley are a clergy couple and a freelance speaking and writing team. Harold is a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and has served pastorates in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Rochelle, also an ELCA pastor, has served congregations in Pennsylvania and has worked as an interim pastor in Wisconsin. Rochelle is the founder of LifeRyme Coaching.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Alban Institute (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566992621
• ISBN-13: 978-1566992626
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #935,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)