The Flourishing Pastor: Recovering the Lost Art of Shepherd Leadership - Paperback

by Tom Nelson (Author), Chris Brooks (Foreword by)

Christianity Today Book Award--Church and Pastoral Leadership

The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Honorable Mention

Pastoral leadership is in crisis.

It's not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed and stressed out; many have lost their way. With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, what pastors need is not just a new leadership strategy but a new framework for ministry--one that will help them move from survivalto flourishing.

In The Flourishing Pastor, Tom Nelson looks to the biblical image of the shepherd leader in response to the contemporary context. If pastors are to lead congregations, then they must first learn what it means to be led by the Good Shepherd. Pulling from his years of experience as a lead pastor and president of a nonprofit organization, Nelson offers pastors and ministry leaders a timely vision for leadership that incorporates in-depth biblical teaching and whole-life discipleship. His wisdom and insight provide a road map for ministry resilience and longevity.

Topics covered in The Flourishing Pastor include:

• Being an apprentice with Jesus
• Pursuing wholeness
• Cultivating a flourishing culture
• Finishing your ministry well

Through The Flourishing Pastor, Nelson invites you to step into a renewed perspective on leadership that nurtures both your spiritual growth and the well-beingof those you serve. This book is an essential guide for pastors and ministry leaders seeking to lead with integrity and longevity.

Author Biography

Tom Nelson (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is president of Made to Flourish. He has also served as senior pastor of Christ Community Church in Kansas City for over thirty years. A council member for The Gospel Coalition, Tom is the author of several books, including Work Matters and The Economics of Neighborly Love.