{"product_id":"steady-strength-cary-schmidt-9780802431615","title":"Steady Strength: Reversing Ministry's Dangerous Drift Toward Depletion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA flourishing pastoral heartbeat is possible--for those who are intentional.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinistry in modern society presents a perpetual assault on the pastor's soul. Culture has changed, and the challenges of ministry have changed with it. Many new pastors are discovering that they're ill-equipped to manage unexpected, soul-health tensions of ministry. Some are walking away, and others are choosing to not enter the pastorate despite a sense of God's calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCary Schmidt shares a fresh approach to cultivating emotional health for a lifetime in ministry. Infuse your weary pastoral soul with renewed health, consistent joy, and true flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of \u003ci\u003eSteady Strength\u003c\/i\u003e is to bring vitality and renewed passion to perplexed and weary servants. Schmidt explores how tensions on the modern pastor can be navigated in three compelling ways: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReckoning with the realities of an unusual call.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivating health in unique ways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurturing a robust, gospel-culture in ministry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFar from a mournful, complaining manifesto of the negative burdens of the pastor's life, this book is a celebration of the wonderful and joyful opportunity to shepherd God's people. In this three-part book, Cary Schmidt unfolds a workable approach to sustained, joyful pastoral health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cary Schmidt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0802431615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802431615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Moody Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Cary Schmidt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44522787799295,"sku":"9780802431615","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_431e77b3-2aa6-4c8b-8135-3fe5627c8c22.jpg?v=1700159022","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/steady-strength-cary-schmidt-9780802431615","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}