FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Georgia, Sept. 15, 2014 /
Christian Newswire/ -- When pastors fail, when they're hurting, who do they turn to? Most feel that they can't go to anyone for fear of what may be said in their congregation. They silently suffer because they are afraid of the consequences of telling others what is really going on with them. They don't tell their spouses for fear of what it will do to their family. They don't tell professionals because they feel like they're supposed to rely on God alone.
"Pause For Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry" is filled with stories that just might help a pastor and his family smile when they hear the word "church." Stories that just might help a pastor and his family pursue help when the weight they call "church" is too heavy to carry alone. Stories of honesty--told by Maxwell and many others--that offer a little bit of peace in the storms of pastoral life.
This book is medicine. It needs to be in the hands of every pastor.
"The wisdom in these pages may save a life, or even a congregation." -- Nate Larkin, Founder of the Samson Society and author of "Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood"
"I pray the words of this book will flow like cold water on your soul to refresh and inspire you. You will receive new strength." -- J. Lee Grady, former editor Charisma Magazine, Director of The Mordecai Project
"I wish someone had written a book like this when I was a younger spiritual leader. I needed it more than I knew; I need it now. Thanks Chris for another perfect reason to Pause." -- Dr. Doug Beacham, General Superintendent International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Chris Maxwell is the Spiritual Life Director at Emmanuel College and has served in pastoral ministry for thirty years. He has written more than a thousand articles for publications including Charisma, Leadership Journal, Pentecostal Evangel, Enrichment, LIVE, Christian Retailing, Ministry Today and The Orlando Sentinel. Chris is the author of five previous books.
Title: Pause for Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry Author: Chris Maxwell
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-935769-70-5 MSRP: $19.99; e-book available on Kindle and Apple iTunes
Released September 2014 from True Potential, Inc.