The pastor's family : shepherding your family through the challenges of pastoral ministry /
Brian and Cara Croft.
- 171 pages ; 20 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
What is Faithful ministry? -- Part 1: The pastor's heart: "It's not you - it's me." The problem -- The solution -- Reflection: signs of grace in ministry -- Part 2: The pastor's wife: "I don't recall saying 'I do' to this!". The struggle -- Caring for your wife -- Reflection: keeping your marriage strong -- Part 3: The pastor's children: "Daddy, can't you stay home tonight?". Shepherding individually -- Shepherding together -- Shepherding looking forward -- Reflection: thoughts from a PK ("pastor's kid") -- Faithful to family, fruitful in ministry -- Confessions of a pastor's wife -- My battle with depression -- Before becoming a pastor.
9780310495093 (pbk.) 0310495091 (pbk.)
2013003072
Clergy--Family relationships. Families of clergy. Clergy--Family relationships. Families of clergy.