A Center in the Cyclone

Twenty-first Century Clergy Self-Care

By: Bruce Epperly

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eText | 14 August 2014 | Edition Number 1

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Pastors today are overwhelmed by the perfect storm of too many responsibilities, too few resources, and too rapid congregational, cultural, and technological changes. Many of them confess that the cares of modern ministry have nearly choked the life out of their holy service. Here is a resource for integrated personal and professional transformation and healing for pastors, better equipping them to be effective spiritual leaders for the long haul of professional ministry.

We are in a time of great spiritual awakening among Christians, people of other faiths, and self-described spiritual but not religious seekers. Insightful spiritual leadership is needed now more than ever to navigate the waves of pluralism, postmodernism, and globalism. Spiritual leaders need to sharpen their mission, administration, outreach, and preaching skills, but they also need to deepen their commitments to spiritual growth and self-care practices to insure healthy and effective ministry over the long haul.

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Bruce Epperly has written a simple, useful, practical guide to self-care, designed primarily for parish clergy (including bi-vocational clergy), but valuable reading for any ministry professional. Those training for professional ministry would also be well-advised to consult the book, as it is written from a deep, intimate grasp of the unique demands and blessings of life in the service of the people of God, which can come as surprises to those new in ministry. Clearly written and full of pastoral care for its anticipated audience, Epperly's book is an engaging and pleasurable read, and contains much that can be readily applied in practice.... [T]here is much of value here, not only for the book's intended audience, but also for readers of other faiths and subcultures who are willing to relate to the material in a creative way.