The call to joy & pain : embracing suffering in your ministry - Fernando, Ajith (Wheaton, Ill. : Crossway Books, 2007)
Basic aspects of Christianity -- A forgotten treasure -- Bursts of pleasure -- Lament -- Faith and endurance -- Surrender -- Not gluttons for punishment -- A theological blind-spot? -- The fellowship of suffering -- Becoming like Christ -- Motives purified -- Shame and honor -- Solidarity with Christ -- Suffering and church growth -- Demonstrating the Gospel -- Identifying with people -- Deepening our impact -- Suffering and credibility -- Commitment begets commitment -- Avoid commitment and avert suffering -- Commitment and the joyous life -- Ministers and stewards -- Servanthood springs from grace -- We are rich! -- The hope of glory -- Jesus : our message -- Toil and struggle -- Avoiding burnout from service -- He gives the strength -- A paradox of the Christian life.
Keywords: Suffering -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; Christian leadership