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This is a crucial book for church leaders, especially those who are struggling with a sick or dying church.
[dropcap]K[/dropcap]en Miller is a long time friend who now is a pre-licensed professional counselor. Ken contributed to my earlier post addressing pastor suicides (linked below). I asked him to expand those thoughts with a focus on practical steps churches can take to address pastoral emotional health. Ken currently serves as the Missionary Development National Coordinator for the North American Mission Board. I’m a third generation pastor. My father...
The song and video for Stuart Townend's "Vagabonds" are most awesome. Check them out.
When a pastor kills himself there is always speculation about secret sins (addictions, affairs, and the like), but I suspect--absent later revelations--the enormous pressure of the pastorate, coupled with depression, are the culprits.
Guests do not know who is a guest and who is regular. The range of guests' emotions goes from happiness to discomfort to paranoia.