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Restoring the Passion of the Mid-Career Pastor

Pastors are not immune to the struggle of mid-life careers. At this stage in life the tendency is to slow down, retire, or stop growing. Though these symptoms are hard to detect, their effects are destructive to both the pastor and the church. Gary Fenton shows ministry leaders how they can maintain or rediscover their call to serve God with passion and focus. This pastoral resource will prove to be valuable to pastors wanting substance for their congregations and nourishment for their souls.

Author Information: Gary Fenton is pastor of Dawn Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the coauthor of Mastering Church Finances and has served churches in Oklahoma and Texas.

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"The Pastor's Soul" series unleashes pastors to give of their unique gifts, to minister authentically, and to grow. The eight books of "The Pastor's Soul" give pastors ground-breaking insight for strengthening their inner life.
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As a pastor, you are not immune to the career struggles of midlife. The pressures of your ministry, the dynamics of your congregation, and the challenges to stay devoted can easily weigh you down. At times like these, the tendency is to slow down, retire, or stop growing. What's worse, these symptoms are hard to detect, and their effects are destructive to both you and your church. But there is a way to rediscover your call to serve God with passion and focus. With candid insights and personal examples, longtime pastor Gary Fenton will help you overcome the changes in your ministry, help you use your gifts to their full potential, and revitalize your confidence in your calling.
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