Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers - Softcover

Jones, Kirk Byron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0817013938 ISBN 13: 9780817013936

Publisher: Judson Pr, 2001

Synopsis

Are You Overdosing on Overcommitment? Even the most committed and competent ministers suffer enormous physical, mental, and spiritual strain. Too many remain in denial about the severity of pastoral stress, even as they are deteriorating emotionally and physically.Drawing from biblical, theological, and sociological sources as well as personal experience, author Kirk Jones discusses the fundamental importance of self-care for clergy and other professionals engaged in helping people. Filled with creative and practical strategies for integrating self-care into vocational life, this compelling resource identifies the factors that influence overload and outlines plausible strategies for escaping such bondage. Rest in the Storm is a lifeline for caregivers who feel overwhelmed by the demands of their calling or profession.

About this title

About the Author:

Kirk Byron Jones holds a doctor of ministry degree from Emory University and a doctor of philosophy degree from Drew University. He is the author of several best-selling books for those seeking to grow spiritually in an ever-challenging world. Jones serves as adjunct professor of ethics, preaching and pastoral ministry at Andover Newton Theological School. Throughout his thirty-year pastoral ministry, he has also served on various religious and civic committees at the local and national level.

About this edition

• Publisher: Judson Pr
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0817013938
• ISBN 13: 9780817013936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 131