How to Survive a Difficult Pastorate

by Chris Bonts

Countless surveys show that many pastors are hurting. Many pastors are hurting because they are in difficult churches. And many pastors will leave ministry after experiencing and encountering one of these difficult churches. Chris Bonts knows about such churches. He's been there and done that. But he's come out on the other side a stronger and wiser pastor and leader.

Surviving a Difficult Pastorate tells real life stories about the hurt and pain pastors often experience. Dr. Bonts presents such challenging times in a theological framework that helps us understand the why of these difficult times. But he doesn't stop there. He offers sage and practical advice about what pastors should do as they are experiencing these trials.

71 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2013

Reviews

[Robbie Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read

How to Survive a Difficult Pastorate is an encouraging book. It's not a bunch of steps to make everything better if you're in a hard place of ministry, it's more like rubbing a soothing balm into the sore muscles of an aching minister.

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not in a difficult pastorate, but I know several who are. Practical and Biblical wisdom here.