A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry

I usually have a "light" book sitting beside the bed for those moments right before I go to sleep. For the past 5 months that book has been A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry by David Horner. It has been a refreshing and helpful read.

Here is the blurb:

If you have served on a church staff for any length of time, you've almost certainly dealt with unhealthy expectations. Too many pastors embrace a hard-driving ministry that borders on burn-out, convincing themselves they are being obedient to God's will. In reality, putting too much energy into one area of life or ministry causes you to neglect others.

With thirty years of pastoral experience behind him, David Horner knows the many challenges pastors face. In A Practical Guide for Life and Ministry, Horner shows how to

-balance the demands of your calling
-sharpen your vision
-grow a team
-cultivate humility
-learn through failure
-embrace change
-fight spiritual dryness

Developing a well-balanced approach to responsibilities and passions will equip you to thrive in the face of the many challenges of ministry. This book can show you the way.