The Resilient Pastor Quotes

“The resilient leader is one who finishes well. He or she may have many scars at the end of the journey, but there is a great sense of satisfaction in a life lived faithfully in honor to Jesus and in service to others.”
― Mark A. Searby, The Resilient Pastor: Ten Principles for Developing Pastoral Resilience

“Ministry leadership in the twenty-first century is difficult enough when the leader maintains appropriate boundaries that flow out of personal understanding of the biblical teaching about leaders. It can be impossible if one allows others in the church, or society in general, to determine the priorities of time and commitment.”
― Mark A. Searby, The Resilient Pastor: Ten Principles for Developing Pastoral Resilience

“I learned that ministry is complex, difficult, and costly! It often includes much heartache and pain. At the same time, I learned that it is a wonderful privilege which provides an opportunity to walk with individuals in the most intimate aspects of discovering God’s grace. It is possible to become a tool of transformation in their lives through the power of the Holy Spirit as one serves the people of God and seeks to minister effectively during the leadership journey.”
― Mark A. Searby, The Resilient Pastor: Ten Principles for Developing Pastoral Resilience