02730cam a2200325 a 4500 15009834 AUA.1 20141110124947.0 070917s2008 miua b 000 0 eng 2007038370 9780801091957 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0801091950 (pbk. : alk. paper) (OCoLC)ocn173243823 (OCoLC)173243823 (OCoLC)166368592 DLC DLC DLC BV 4011.3 .H67 2008 253/.2 22 Horner, David, 1952- 32688 A practical guide for life and ministry : overcoming 7 challenges pastors face / David Horner. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2008. 283 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references. Introduction: Serving without a safety net -- Juggling the demands of your calling -- Are you driven or called? -- Discovering counterbalances in ministry -- Sharpening the focus of your vision -- Running with your eyes closed : ministry without a godly vision -- Developing a balanced vision : when God shows the way -- Gaining balance by building teams -- More shoulders, lighter loads : God's design for team ministry -- The character of a balanced team : keys for building an effective team -- Cultivating genuine humility -- The indispensable quality of humility -- Fighting to maintain a humble perspective -- A life rooted in humility -- Learning to grow through your troubles -- Owning my mistakes : trouble I bring on myself -- Seizing teachable moments : failure can produce growth -- When your character is under fire : the withering effect of personal attacks -- Preparing a wise response : seasoned maturity in action -- Facing the inevitability of change -- "Something has got to change!" knowing when transitions are right -- Leading the charge for change : your role in making it happen -- Combating spiritual dryness -- Recognizing the symptoms of spiritual dryness -- How did I get here? : factors contributing to spiritual dryness -- Coming out of the desert : He restores my soul! -- Concluding thoughts. Pastoral theology. 32689 Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0727/2007038370.html 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BOOK BV 4011.3 .H67 2008 9421 9421 0 0 lcc 0 0 Books AUA.1 AUA.1 GS 2013-03-26 Donation, Theological Book Network 20.00 AUA013011 4 BV 4011.3 .H67 2008 AUA013011 2025-06-09 12:06:59 2025-06-03 20.00 2013-03-26 BOOK