A Conversation with Carol Howard and James Fenimore, authors of Wounded Pastors
A conversation with authors Carol Howard and James Fenimore about their new book “Wounded Pastors: Navigating Burnout, Finding Healing, and Discerning the Future of Your Ministry. "
Attention Pastors and Church Leaders: Feeling burned-out, overwhelmed, or hurt by your congregation? You're not alone in your ministry journey. Here’s the lifeline you've been searching for.
In the chaotic aftermath of the pandemic, the landscape of ministry has been reshaped, leaving pastors grappling with unprecedented stressors and emotional burdens. From navigating the tumultuous transition to online worship to the divisive debates over returning to in-person services, the pressures on pastors have never been more intense.
Seasoned pastor Carol Howard and esteemed psychotherapist James Fenimore are here to walk alongside you. Drawing from their wealth of experience, they provide a beacon of validation, support, and guidance for those who have felt the sting of burnout and the anguish of congregational conflict.
Within the pages of their transformative collaboration, you'll discover:
• Validation and Understanding: Merritt and Fenimore delve into the unspoken complexities of ministry, offering insights into the hidden struggles you may find difficult to articulate.
• Healing and Restoration: Through compassionate wisdom, they provide practical strategies for finding healing and reclaiming your well-being amidst the turmoil.
• Clarity and Discernment: By taking a holistic approach to vocational discernment, they empower you to explore your path forward with renewed clarity and confidence, whether that means continuing in ministry or pursuing a different calling.
It's time to break free from the silence and find the healing you deserve. Your journey towards restoration starts here.
Free downloadable resources available for pastors and church members! Visit www.wjkbooks.com/WoundedPastors to download a personal inventory for pastors that can be printed out or used as an interactive, digital journal; a list of seven ways that church members can support pastors; and social media images that can be shared.
Grab a copy of “Wounded Pastors: Navigating Burnout, Finding Healing, and Discerning the Future of Your Ministry” from your favorite physical or online bookseller including:
Bookshop.org – tinyurl.com/2j29a4hx
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Christianbook.com – tinyurl.com/3ksjhf9a
Barnes and Noble – tinyurl.com/389yvw4v
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