Ministry has never been an easy path, and the challenges of today's changing church landscape only heighten the stress and burn-out of congregational leaders. A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and long-time ministers, the book draws on current research and offers practical and spiritual insights into building and maintaining personal health and sustaining ministry long term. The book addresses a wide range of life situations and explores many forms of self-care, from physical and financial to relational and spiritual.…mehr
Ministry has never been an easy path, and the challenges of today's changing church landscape only heighten the stress and burn-out of congregational leaders. A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and long-time ministers, the book draws on current research and offers practical and spiritual insights into building and maintaining personal health and sustaining ministry long term. The book addresses a wide range of life situations and explores many forms of self-care, from physical and financial to relational and spiritual.
Richard P. Olson is Distinguished Professor of Pastoral Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, Kansas. He is the author of many works, including Ask Anything: A Pastoral Theology of Inquiry and Families of the Future.
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Preface Part I: The Need for Self Care 1.Ministering during a Rummage Sale after a Perfect Storm 2.Self Care in a Variety of Ministries 3.Burnout and Compassion Fatigue 4.Stress Part II: Strategies of Self Care 5.A Starting Place: Resilience 6.Spiritual Self Care 7.Relational Self Care 8.Physical Self Care 9.Self Care through Inner Wisdom 10.Self Care through Laughter and Play 11.Financial Self Care 12.Intellectual Self Care 13.Basic Steps to Self Care 14.A Theology of Self Care Notes Bibliography About the Authors
Preface Part I: The Need for Self Care 1.Ministering during a Rummage Sale after a Perfect Storm 2.Self Care in a Variety of Ministries 3.Burnout and Compassion Fatigue 4.Stress Part II: Strategies of Self Care 5.A Starting Place: Resilience 6.Spiritual Self Care 7.Relational Self Care 8.Physical Self Care 9.Self Care through Inner Wisdom 10.Self Care through Laughter and Play 11.Financial Self Care 12.Intellectual Self Care 13.Basic Steps to Self Care 14.A Theology of Self Care Notes Bibliography About the Authors
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