Joyful Perseverance

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How to Remain Joyful about Ministry Despite Inevitable ChallengesLife in ministry is not detached from disappointment. Threats to ones integrity, harmful expectations from celebrit y culture, and the tendency toward loneliness, insecurity, and pain can put a strain on ministry leaders. How can they remain faithful to their work for Christs kingdom without letting bitterness seep in?Joyful Perseverance encourages ministry leaders to rely on Gods grace to find joy, energy, and the freshness to serve well, despite inevitable disappointments. It offers practical ways to combat the negative effects of ministry such as embracing Gods joy-giving presence, guarding ones integrity, leaning into ones God-given identity, groaning with God, settling sin issues through repentance and forgiveness, cultivating friends, and more. By adopting a life of thanksgiving, readers will experience abundant joy, resulting in an ongoing passion for ministry. Written to Pastors, Elders, and Ministry Leaders: Intended for those discouraged and struggling to stay in their ministry role Empathetic: Written by veteran ministry leader Ajith Fernando, this book addresses the inevitable difficulties presented to ministry leaders Concise: This short format makes this book practical and accessible for busy leaders Foreword by Thomas R. Schreiner Show more