InterVarsity, 2007, 224 pp., $16.00 www.ivpress.com
The church is losing too many passionate, gifted leaders. Preventing Ministry Failure is a practical workbook designed to address many of the issues that have contributed to the situation, such as burnout, loss of joy, moral failure, depression or doubt. Brad Hoffman, a pastor with years of experience, and Michael Todd Wilson, a licensed counselor, bring a wealth of information and insight to the table.
Preventing Ministry Failure is meant to be processed in a group setting. It draws issues into the open to get professionals talking about them. What is intimacy? How do we deal with stress? What does it mean to set boundaries? How crucial is it to have a clear calling?
Don’t think it can’t happen to you. Find an accountability partner or a small study group, pick up Preventing Ministry Failure and start talking.
—Review by Larry Magnuson