The Unhurried Pastor, Brian Croft
The Unhurried Pastor, Brian Croft
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The Unhurried Pastor
Redefining Productivity for a More Sustainable Ministry

Author: Brian Croft, Ronnie Martin

Narrator: Brian Conover

Unabridged: 4 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2024

Synopsis

Helps pastors adopt an approach to ministry that is effective, enjoyable, and sustainable. Being a pastor is not a regular 9-to-5 job. There is an unending list of important things to do as you seek to serve others sacrificially. The demands of ministry make it difficult to find a healthy rhythm of life and work, and can leave you running on empty. How can we develop a sustainable pattern of ministry that both honors the Lord and the people we care for and that will also protect us from burnout? Ronnie Martin and Brian Croft have each spent decades pastoring churches and supporting ministry leaders. Here they encourage fellow shepherds to embrace a more present-focused, unhurried approach to ministry. They show how this starts with accepting their humanity, pursuing humility, and remembering the hope they have in Christ. They also exhort pastors to fuel their ministry with self-awareness, prayer, and contemplation of Jesus.  After giving a framework for this approach to ministry, the authors offer lots of practical advice regarding prioritization, managing schedules, and cultivating supportive friendships.  Read this book to deepen your joy, help yourself to serve others more effectively and continue serving God in ministry for many years to come.

About The Author

Ronnie Martin is founder and lead pastor of Substance Church (EFCA) in Ashland, Ohio. Before pastoral ministry, Ronnie was an internationally known recording artist, producing and releasing over 15 albums for the Tooth and Nail Records label. In addition to pastoring Substance, Ronnie is also the Director of Leader Renewal for Harbor Network, a church planting collective based out of Louisville, Kentucky. He has authored 6 books, including The God Who Is With Us, and regularly speaks at conferences for pastors and church planters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bob on July 15, 2024

It has been trendy lately to write books on pastoral self care since recent studies are exposing the apparent perils of ministry. For instance, it is reported at 80 percent of pastors do not last 10 years in the ministry. (p.10). Sometimes I wonder if these numbers are somehow inflated, because most......more

Goodreads review by Darrin on August 07, 2024

A very timely, practical read. The authors did not necessarily teach me anything I didn't already know. However, they reminded me of essential truths that must not be forgotten in the life of a pastor/leader. The Appendix alone was worth the price of the book.......more

Goodreads review by David on February 17, 2025

Recomiendo a toda persona en el ministerio cristiano a leer y ver las maneras de aplicar a su vida estos conceptos.......more

Goodreads review by Dr. David on April 24, 2024

Pastoral ministry moves at a breakneck pace. Tragically, many pastors begin their ministries in crisis mode and never turn back. The results are usually devastating. Some pastors leave the ministry, discouraged. Others succumb to sin and leave the ministry defeated. Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin’s bo......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on April 26, 2025

A solid, helpful read, though it didn’t completely grab me at first. The opening chapters felt a bit slow and hard to get into, but I’m glad I stuck with it—the second half really picked up and offered a lot of practical wisdom for ministry and soul care. It’s not a life-changing book, but it’s defi......more

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