Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime

Written by a team of long-serving pastors, this book explores issues that could threaten to undermine a pastor's ministry, encouraging young pastors to press on in the midst of the unique challenges that come with leading a church. Topics and contributors include:

Attending to your personal spiritual life (Tim Keller)Leaving a church (A. Carson)Crafting sermons week after week (Bryan Chapell)Facing criticism (Dan Doriani)Pastoring a church you wouldn’t attend (Tom Ascol)Caring for your wife in the midst of criticism (Juan R. Sanchez with Jeanine D. Sanchez)Feeling deserted by members leaving (Dave Harvey)Pastoring a small church that seems insignificant (Mark McCullough)Experiencing burnout (John Starke)Shepherding a church that has outgrown your gifts (Scott Patty)Handling financial burdens (Brandon Shields)Doubting your calling (Jeff Robinson Sr.)