__"This book is filled with godly, biblical, and practical wisdom for those who shepherd the people of God."__--__Danny Akin__, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary  
  
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 hurtles them toward burnout even as they convince 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 experience behind him, David Horner knows the many pitfalls of pastoral ministry. In 7 Challenges Pastors Face, he shows you 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.  
  
  
__David Horner__ is the executive director of Equipped for Life, where he equips leaders for the work of the kingdom. He holds an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

__David Horner__ is the executive director of Equipped for Life where he equips leaders for the work of the kingdom. He holds an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a PhD from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

With 30 years of experience behind him, David Horner knows the pitfalls of a life in ministry. In 7 Challenges Pastors Face, Horner shows you how to  
  
\- balance the demands of your calling  
\- sharpen your vision  
\- grow a team  
\- cultivate humility  
  
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.

An experienced pastor helps people in full time ministry stay effective and avoid burn out by offering practical guidance to meet seven common challenges.

Horner, David

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Dedication

Preface

Introduction: Serving Without A Safety Net

Part 1: Juggling The Demands Of Your Calling

1. Are You Driven Or Called?

2. Discovering Counterbalances In Ministry

Part 2: Sharpening The Focus Of Your Vision

3. Running With Your Eyes Closed: Ministry Without A Godly Vision

4. Developing A Balanced Vision: When God Shows The Way

Part 3: Gaining Balance By Building Teams

5. More Shoulders, Lighter Loads: God's Design For Team Ministry

6. The Character Of A Balanced Team: Keys For Building An Effective Team

Part 4: Cultivating Genuine Humility

7. The Indispensable Quality Of Humility

8. Fighting To Maintain A Humble Perspective

9. A Life Rooted In Humility

Part 5: Learning To Grow Through Your Troubles

10. Owning My Mistakes: Trouble I Bring On Myself

11. Seizing Teachable Moments: Failure Can Produce Growth

12. When Your Character Is Under Fire: The Withering Effect Of Personal Attacks

13. Preparing A Wise Response: Seasoned Maturity In Action

Part 6: Facing The Inevitability Of Change

14. "Something Has Got To Change!" Knowing When Transitions Are Right

15. Leading The Charge For Change: Your Role In Making It Happen

Part 7: Combating Spiritual Dryness

16. Recognizing The Symptoms Of Spiritual Dryness

17. How Did I Get Here? Factors Contributing To Spiritual Dryness

18. Coming Out Of The Desert: He Restores My Soul!

19. Concluding Thoughts

Appendix: The Weights And Counterweights Of Your Calling

About the Author

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