Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. The Church/
  2. Pastoral

The Hidden World of the Pastor

by Kenneth L. Swetland

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

£18.49

Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 6 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

Free delivery on orders over £10

There is no question that pastors are under great stress today. Difficulties tear at the heart of the pastor but are often hidden from the view of the congregation. Kenneth Swetland presents a compelling look at this hidden world through true stories from pastors of different ages and from different parts of the country, various denominations, and diverse backgrounds. Meet Pete, Dirk, Norm, Ted, and others who face such problems as depression, sexual sin, family concerns, friction in staff relationships, gender and leadership conflicts, debt, and divorce. The thirteen case studies can be read alone or used by groups of pastors and/or students for discussion. Reading and discussing the case studies will give insight into the pastor's own problems. Having worked through their own concerns, they will be better equipped to minister to others. Laypeople would also benefit from reading the cases to gain deeper understanding of the world of pastoring and to learn when to offer support and counsel to their own pastors. 'The Hidden World of the Pastor' includes bibliographic entries as well as an appendix on how to teach a case study. Kenneth L. Swetland is an experienced pastor who now serves as Campus Pastoral Counselor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is also the author of 'Facing Messy Stuff in the Church: Case Studies for Pastors and Congregations'.
The Hidden World of the Pastor and Getting Ordination Right: Essential Elements of Ordination in the Bible and History
Getting Ordination Right: Essential Elements of Ordination in the Bible and HistoryThe Hidden World of the Pastor

  • Author

    Kenneth L. Swetland

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Wipf & Stock Publishers

  • Published

    January 2007

  • Weight

    232g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9781556351785

  • ISBN-10

    155635178X

  • Eden Code

    4698353

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Write a review
      Ask a question