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Informationen zum Autor Richard P. Olson is Distinguished Professor of Pastoral Theology at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, Kansas, following many years of serving as pastor in a number of churches. He is the author or co-author of seventeen previous books, including Love Letter to a Conflicted Church (Wipf & Stock). Klappentext A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and long-time ministers, the book addresses a wide range of life situations and explores many forms of self-care, from physical and financial to relational and spiritual. Zusammenfassung A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and long-time ministers! the book addresses a wide range of life situations and explores many forms of self-care! from physical and financial to relational and spiritual. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefacePart I: The Need for Self-Care1.Ministering during a Rummage Sale after a Perfect Storm2.Self-Care in a Variety of Ministries3.Burnout and Compassion Fatigue4.StressPart II: Strategies of Self-Care5.A Starting Place: Resilience6.Spiritual Self-Care7.Relational Self-Care8.Physical Self-Care9.Self-Care through Inner Wisdom10.Self-Care through Laughter and Play11.Financial Self-Care12.Intellectual Self-Care13.Basic Steps to Self-Care14.A Theology of Self-CareNotesBibliographyAbout the Authors
