Five Ministry Killers and How to Defeat Them: Help for Frustrated Pastors--Including New Research From the Barna Group

by Charles Stone

Before pastors reach burnout and leave the ministry, they experience frustration and disappointment in ministry. Charles Stone, a veteran pastor, helps his fellow pastors understand and meet the challenges, regaining hope and energy to continue in their calling. Based on new information from The Barna Group and additional research, Stone shows readers what pastors are saying about ministry and how to overcome the obstacles, rebuild community within the congregation, and persevere with joy.

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2010

About the author

I've been a pastor for 40 years in both the U.S. and Canada, and have authored six books and blogs at www.charlesstone.com. A lifelong learner, I have earned four degrees and pursued postgraduate study
in the intersection of Biblical truth with neuroscience insight. I've been married to the love of my life, Sherryl, for 39 years and have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Reviews

[Jesse Blevins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read for anyone in pastoral ministry or thinking of entering into it.

The author shared openly about his own battles with ministry killers and how applying the information that he shares in the book helped him to move forward. The book also contains good data based on solid research and is written in such a way to help the reader identity his or her own struggles and develop a plan for moving forward.