The Resilient Pastor: Ten Principles for Developing Pastoral Resilience - Paperback

by Mark A. Searby (Author), Lyle W. Dorsett (Foreword by)

Ministry is challenging, complex, and costly. Too many pastors and church leaders are getting spread thin, burned out, and walking away! In an ever-changing church culture that includes social media, blurred denominational lines, and an increased demand for relational ministry, many pastors are feeling overwhelmed, becoming discouraged, and dropping out of leadership roles. You may be one of them--but you are not ready to give up. The Resilient Pastor will help you to focus on character development and spiritual formation as a Christian leader, engaging the challenges of ministry with passion and perseverance. You will explore ten principles for developing pastoral resilience and consider biblical examples as well as testimonies from contemporary leaders as you lay the foundation for becoming a resilient leader. This journey through The Resilient Pastor will be worth your time as an individual leader or in a small group context with other pastors.

Author Biography

Mark Searby has served as the Director of Doctor of Ministry Studies at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL since 2007. He also teaches Pastoral Formation for MDiv students. Searby has served as a pastor, professor, administrator, and seminar leader. Mark is a native of Albion, IL. He received the BA in Christian Ministry from Lincoln Christian College, the MDiv in Pastoral Counseling from Lincoln Christian Seminary, and the DMin from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark and his wife, Linda, have been married for forty-one years. They have two sons, John and Joel, both married. They are grandparents of four. Linda is a professor of Educational Leadership at Auburn University. Mark is on the executive board of the Association for Doctor of Ministry Education (ADME) and a member of the International Mentoring Association. Searby is also the principal consultant for Peacewood Consulting Services, which provides consulting for individuals, churches, schools, and other organizations.