Rest Well, Lead Well

Ministers want and need to navigate the tension between being highly motivated and terminally driven. Far too many pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders quit or coast because they have failed to discern between denying themselves and neglecting themselves. We all need rest, which is why God has generously sewn it into the fabric of our schedules already—the gift of Sabbath. Sabbath is not meant to slow us down; rather, it is meant to stop us for short periods for rest and refueling. This book is a resource that reminds readers of the importance of rest to not only recharge for the work ahead, but to truly appreciate the work that has been done.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Acknowledgements
4. Foreword by Dr. Philip Nation
5. Introduction
6. Chapter 1: Terminally Driven
7. Chapter 2: Sabbath as a Person
8. Chapter 3: Sabbath as a Gift
9. Chapter 4: Sabbath as a Command
10. Chapter 5: Sabbath as a Plan
11. Chapter 6: Sabbath Sabotage
12. Chapter 7: Sabbath Brakes
13. Chapter 8: A Sustainable Pace
14. Chapter 9: Stress Pastoring
15. Chapter 10: Managing Me
16. Chapter 11: Making Tough Decisions
17. Chapter 12: Give It a Rest
18. Chapter 13: Your Last Lap
19. Chapter 14: Final Thoughts
20. Appendix: Sabbaticals
21. Closing Credits