Here is a list of the books we recommend for anyone who loves their pastor and wants to make his ministry a joy (Hebrews 13:17). We will attach article links with each book as we publish full reviews.
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Pastoral Ministry and Personal Soul Care
Help in understanding the world of a pastor and how to care for his soul.
The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World
by Peter Scazzero
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature While Remaining Emotionally Immature
by Peter Scazzero
God in My Everything: How an Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God
by Ken Shigematsu
Invitation to Retreat: The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God
by Ruth Haley Barton
Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God’s Transforming Presence
by Ruth Haley Barton
Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion
by Wayne Cordeiro
Pastors Are People Too: What They Won’t Tell You but You Need to Know
by Jimmy Dodd & Larry Magnuson
The Pastor’s Soul: The Call and Care of an Undershepherd
by Brian Croft and Jim Savastio
People-Pleasing Pastors: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Approval-Motivated Leadership
by Charles Stone.
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation
by Ruth Haley Barton
Soul Keeping: Caring For the Most Important Part of You
by John Ortberg
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry
by Ruth Haley Barton
Survival Guide for the Soul: How to Flourish Spiritually in a World that Pressures Us to Achieve
by Ken Shigematsu
Pastor’s Family
Books for and about the pastor’s family.
The Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life
by Geri Scazzero
The Pastor’s Kid: Finding Your Own Faith and Identity
by Barnabas Piper
The Pastor’s Wife: Strengthened by Grace for a Life of Love
by Gloria Furman
Sacred Privilege: Your Life and Ministry as a Pastor’s Wife
by Kay Warren
Church Board
Help for church boards to have a healthy relationship both with the church and pastors.
The Emotionally Healthy Church, Updated and Expanded Edition: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives
by Peter Scazzero
Pursuing God’s Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups
by Ruth Haley Barton
Non-Christian Books for Leaders
Helpful for Christian leaders to understand and carefully apply in their church.
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
by Daniel Coyle