Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving

What does it take to have fruitful ministry over the long haul?

The stresses of pastoring are well known and can be a match for even the best-prepared, most experienced in ministry--multiple tasks, long hours, taxing responsibilities and, yes, some challenging personalities. Too often the results can be burnout, being run out or just feeling worn out.

To find out how pastors can thrive as well as survive, the authors undertook a five-year in-depth research project among working pastors. Here ...