Digital Logos Edition
When spiritual leadership is the day job, how does it affect family dynamics? How do we spiritually parent our children while also needing to lead the church? How do we balance the many hats we wear? How do we live in a goldfish bowl and yet enable our children to flourish? How do we parent for faith without giving in to the pressure to perform for our congregations? Drawing on extensive research, this book explores the issues and builds a set of simple tools and approaches to help leaders and their families to flourish together.
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This book is full of wise and practical advice on raising children in the very unique environment of ministry life. Having these tips is like having a wise counsellor journey with you through your children’s most formative years, with the goal of keeping strong connections with you and with God.
—Lt Colonel Naomi Kelly, assistant principal for ministry development, Eastern Territory, College for Officer Training, Salvation Army
What I value greatly in Rachel Turner’s book is how she doesn’t avoid the “tricky bits”; she tackles them head on through sharing real stories that add an authentic edge as she suggests alternative habits for us to form. This book is the work of someone who knows the reality and challenges of being both a parent and a church leader. And it overflows with understanding and helpful approaches that enable us to parent well. Parenting as a Church Leader is a book that will enable everyone in these unique roles – as well as their children – to grow and fully flourish.’
—Gail Adcock, family ministries development officer, Methodist Church
If the first church that we lead is the one at home, most of us in fulltime paid ministry need a lot more training. I am grateful to Rachel for helping us parent well when it often feels that we face unique pressures as families in the context of church leadership.
—Paul Harcourt, national leader, New Wine England