Faithful Endurance - Softcover

“This book will prove to be a spiritual tonic for pastors.”

—Thomas R. Schreiner

This book offers pastors examples of long-term faithfulness in ministry and practical wisdom from veteran pastors for real-life issues.

Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition.

• Attending to your personal spiritual life (Tim Keller)
• Leaving a church
  (D. A. Carson)
• Crafting sermons week after week
  (Bryan Chapell)
• Facing criticism
  (Dan Doriani)
• Pastoring a church you wouldn’t attend (Tom Ascol)
• Caring for your wife in the midst of criticism
  (Juan R. Sanchez with Jeanine D. Sanchez)
• Feeling deserted by members leaving (Dave Harvey)
• Pastoring a small church that seems insignificant
  (Mark McCullough)
• Experiencing burnout
  (John Starke)
• Shepherding a church that has outgrown your gifts
  (Scott Patty)
• Handling financial burdens
  (Brandon Shields)
• Doubting your calling
  (Jeff Robinson Sr.)

• Features chapters on keeping sermons fresh, personal spiritual life, pastoring small churches, dealing with criticism, conflict with elders, gifting and calling, ministering to wives and families, financial strain, and more
• Includes contributions from veteran pastors such as Tim Keller, D. A. Carson, Bryan Chapell, Mark McCullough, Scott Patty, Dan Doriani, Dave Harvey, Juan Sanchez, John Starke, Tom Ascol, Brandon Shields, and Jeff Robinson
• Written in the format of a letter from a young pastor, followed by an answer filled with wisdom gleaned from the Bible, history, and years of personal experience, biblical insights, and historical illustrations
• Concludes with a transcript of an interview with John MacArthur on the topic of endurance in ministry