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ISBN: 0664253520

ISBN13: 9780664253523

Ministry Burnout

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Item: Ministry Burnout
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by John A. Sanford

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Book Overview

Teacher, faithful pastor, financial wizard, caretaker of the sick, activist, personal counselor, and preacher: these are some of the roles a minister must fill. The demands of these roles can lead to numerous dilemmas and stresses and, if not adequately addressed, to burnout. John Sanford deals concretely with the circumstances that give rise to this spiritual exhaustion and identifies the underlying dynamics. He studies each problem in detail, provides approaches and practical suggestions for dealing with it, and reviews the psychology of the ministering person to show how an individual can mitigate such problems by dealing more realistically with himself or herself.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0664253520

ISBN13:9780664253523

Release Date:September 1992

Publisher:Westminster John Knox Press

Length:117 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 5.6" x 8.6"

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Christian Books & Bibles Christian Living Church Administration Inspirational Ministry & Evangelism Religion Religion & Spirituality Spirituality

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good value

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

incredible price for this book. helpful for clergy and trainees. brings out the dark side of ministry to alert folks. pulls no punches. recommend for any clergy and training clergy library

No minister should be without it!

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

This book is wonderful. It shows you why ministers burn out and what to do about it. It was very healing to my heart and spirit. I highly recommend getting it for yourself and others. Sometimes it's hard to admit that we might be struggling with feelings that don't seem very Godly and we tend to deny and ignore them. This book gets to the heart of what happens without a bunch of condemnation or accusation. A definite must read for anyone who has been in active ministry. If you don't need it now, you will most likely need it in the future.