For Ministers About to Start...or About to Give Up: 19.99

by Travis Collins

In For Ministers about to Start … or About to Give Up, Travis Collins lays bare the realities of church leadership while affirming the call to ministry. Stories of his many years of experience as a senior minister, a missionary, and a church consultant are laced with practical tips on treating burnout, wrestling with divisive matters, and recapturing the hope, the faith, and the joy in the call to vocational ministry.

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2014

About the author

BA, Samford University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Missionary to Nigeria 1991-1996
Pastor in US since 1996
Presently Pastor of First Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama
Member of the Fresh Expressions US Team

Reviews

[Donovan Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a quick review. This book is a great tool. Each chapter contains pretty valuable insight for, as the title states, those "about to start or about to give up." But really it is for anyone in the vocational ministry. Each week we have those moments of elation and struggle. Collins offers wisdom for those days. Especially insightful are his words on leadership and the importance of the call. I don't think you will read this and think it is full of brand new insight but you will appreciate the way Collins has presented things we know and things we need reminding of from time to time. Well worth the short time to read and the small expense.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid practical advice