The Flourishing Pastor

Pastoral leadership is in crisis. It’s not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed; 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 ofr ministry – one that will help them move from survival to flourishing.

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, Nelson offers pastors a timely vision for leadership that incorporates in-depth biblical teaching and whole-life discipleship.