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How can pastors keep the faith amidst the pressures of ministry in the 21st century?
A rise in pastoral burnout has left many in the church concerned that the answer is "no." In Keep Your Spiritual Edge, David P. Beaty draws lessons from Andrew Bonar's spiritual life to show how ordinary ministers can combat burnout through a vibrant fellowship with God. Andrew Bonar, a Nineteenth-century minister who pastored for more than 50 years, had the same aspirations as today's pastor: to fulfill his ministry and finish the fight of faith. "Pastoral fatigue has accelerated to a place where we are now facing a crisis of pastoral resilience. We need to seriously consider what it looks like for an ordinary pastor to 'keep their edge' for years of long and faithful ministry. Pastor David Beaty offers us the humble example of a pastor whose deep devotion to the Lord and complete reliance on prayer and steadfast commitment in sharing the gospel resulted in a long-term faithful ministry. Through great challenges and suffering, Bonar kept his 'edge, ' and his example can inspire a new generation of pastors to do the same."
--D. Dean Weaver, stated clerk/CEO, Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Author: David P. Beaty
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Published: 02/27/2023
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.32h x 4.80w x 0.47d
ISBN13: 9781601789969
ISBN10: 1601789963
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Spiritual Growth
A rise in pastoral burnout has left many in the church concerned that the answer is "no." In Keep Your Spiritual Edge, David P. Beaty draws lessons from Andrew Bonar's spiritual life to show how ordinary ministers can combat burnout through a vibrant fellowship with God. Andrew Bonar, a Nineteenth-century minister who pastored for more than 50 years, had the same aspirations as today's pastor: to fulfill his ministry and finish the fight of faith. "Pastoral fatigue has accelerated to a place where we are now facing a crisis of pastoral resilience. We need to seriously consider what it looks like for an ordinary pastor to 'keep their edge' for years of long and faithful ministry. Pastor David Beaty offers us the humble example of a pastor whose deep devotion to the Lord and complete reliance on prayer and steadfast commitment in sharing the gospel resulted in a long-term faithful ministry. Through great challenges and suffering, Bonar kept his 'edge, ' and his example can inspire a new generation of pastors to do the same."
--D. Dean Weaver, stated clerk/CEO, Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Author: David P. Beaty
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Published: 02/27/2023
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.32h x 4.80w x 0.47d
ISBN13: 9781601789969
ISBN10: 1601789963
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Spiritual Growth
About the Author
David P. Beaty (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is pastor of River Oaks Community Church, Clemmons, North Carolina. He and his wife, Beth, have two children, Anna and Matthew. Dr. Beaty has also written An All-Surpassing Fellowship: Learning from Robert Murray M'Cheyne's Communion with God.