Book contents
To the Pastor
To the Congregation
Introduction: Why the State of Pastors Should Matter to You
Chapter 1: Your Pastor Needs a Champion: It Could Be You
Chapter 2: Twenty-Four–Hour Pastor: Allow Your Pastor to Be a Real Person
Chapter 3: Pastor Superman: Managing Expectations
Chapter 4: Capacity: It’s Limited
Chapter 5: Friendship With Your Pastor: It’s Not For Most
Chapter 6: Pastoral Compensation: Reflecting God’s Generosity
Chapter 7: The Pastors Spouse: Life in a Minefield
Chapter 8: The Pastor’s Family: Kids as Collateral Damage
Chapter 9: Conflict: It’s Inevitable
Follow-Up: What’s At Stake
Acknowledgments
Appendix A: Vision of a Healthy Church: A Case Study of Friendswood Community Church
Appendix B: Praying for Your Pastor: Why Is It So Important?
Appendix C: 35 Practical Ways to Lovingly Support Your Pastor
Resources
End Notes/Bibliography
About the Authors