Going the Distance
How to stay fit for a lifetime of ministry
Description
Christian ministry is not a sprint; it's a marathon, a long-term race, requiring not just initial enthusiasm and ability, but staying power.
Unfortunately, a growing number of Christian ministers don't seem to possess that staying power. 44% of all pastors who have been involved in ministry for more than 15 years suffer from 'burn out', or mental breakdown or serious illness. And that doesn't include those who fail to continue in active ministry for other reasons, such as immorality or loss of faith.
Going The Distance is about making sure you're not one of those statistics. Drawing on decades of biblical reflection and experience, Peter Brain explains how to keep fit mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually for the long-haul.
This is a book for anyone engaged in Christian ministry, whether lay or ordained, and would be an ideal book for pastors to read with their lay leaders.
"This is a book of unusual insight and pertinent, practical wisdom for both the minister and the congregation, to enable them to live together in mutual respect and love, so as to model in their relationships the liberating grace of God, to whom they all belong.
Every church leader and every church member would benefit from reading this book."
- David Jackman (Director, Cornhill Training Course, London).
Read a review here.
Unfortunately, a growing number of Christian ministers don't seem to possess that staying power. 44% of all pastors who have been involved in ministry for more than 15 years suffer from 'burn out', or mental breakdown or serious illness. And that doesn't include those who fail to continue in active ministry for other reasons, such as immorality or loss of faith.
Going The Distance is about making sure you're not one of those statistics. Drawing on decades of biblical reflection and experience, Peter Brain explains how to keep fit mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually for the long-haul.
This is a book for anyone engaged in Christian ministry, whether lay or ordained, and would be an ideal book for pastors to read with their lay leaders.
"This is a book of unusual insight and pertinent, practical wisdom for both the minister and the congregation, to enable them to live together in mutual respect and love, so as to model in their relationships the liberating grace of God, to whom they all belong.
Every church leader and every church member would benefit from reading this book."
- David Jackman (Director, Cornhill Training Course, London).
Read a review here.
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Table of contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- 1. The importance of Self-care
- 2. Burnout - friend or foe?
- 3. Stress and the demands of ministry
- 4. Stress and adrenaline
- 5. Depression doesn't have to be depressing
- 6. Anger: using it constructively
- 7. The pastor's family
- 8. Sexual temptation in the ministry
- 9. Friendship
- 10. Principles and strategies of self-care
- 11. Where the rubber hits the road - a maintenance plan
- 12. A word for local church members
- 13. A word for local church leaders
- 14. A word for denominational leaders
- 15. Finishing the race
- 16. Justification by faith - a truth that works!
- 17. Summing up
- Bibliography
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Additional Information
| Author | Peter Brain |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781876326739 |
| Dimensions | 150mm x 232mm |
| Pages | 272 |
| Publisher | Matthias Media |
| No of Bible studies | N/A |
| Format | Paperback |
| Bible Book | N/A |
Customer Reviews
A must read for all pastors
This is an important part of a pastors library; a reminder and guide to care for yourself so that you can care for others.
Recommended to me by a fellow pastor it has helped to not only legitimise rest but recognise again that we rest in obedience to God.
Before you are stressed read this! 
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