Pastors At Greater Risk

Every new generation of pastors has its own minefield to tiptoe through and obstacles to overcome. Some of today's pastors take them pretty much in stride but would welcome help from others in shouldering the load that's inherent in ministry. At the other end of the spectrum, we find pastors who are running on empty–out of gas, both emotionally and spiritually.

All of today's pastors would like to confide in someone who can give them realistic, practical help and guidance based on firsthand experience––the kind found in Pastors At Greater Risk!

From Focus on the Family's H. B. London, Jr., and Dr. Neil B. Wiseman, this completely rewritten and updated edition places special emphasis on today's hot–button issues: job stress, congregational turnover, pornography, spiritual burnout and more! There are a wealth of interviews with influential pastors and other church leaders who have successfully weathered life's storms–including Dr. James Dobson, Gordon and Gail MacDonald, Jerry Bridges and Archibald Hart.

The thought–provoking chapters include "Warning: Ministry May Be Hazardous To Your Marriage," "Showcase Kids–or Stable Families?" "Flee Internet Pornography And Sexual Addiction" and "Recovery from Stress And Burnout." Result: a book that is rich in wisdom and understanding–and one that provides pastor–to–pastor help at a time when it is needed more than ever!

H. B. London, Jr. is vice president of ministry outreach/pastoral ministries for Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs. A graduate of Nazarene Theological Seminary, he earned a doctor of divinity degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and was a pastor for 31 years. This is his sixth book co-written with Neil B. Wiseman, including Pastors at Risk, It Takes a Church Within a Village and They Call Me Pastor. Rev. London and his wife, Beverly, have two married sons and four grandchildren.

Neil B. Wiseman serves churches as a consultant and preacher. For 15 years he was Professor of Pastoral Development at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs. A veteran of 20 years in the pastorate, Neil is the author or editor of 15 books, including The Heart of a Great Pastor and They Call Me Pastor.