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OverviewWhen 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rachel TurnerPublisher: BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) Imprint: BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship) Weight: 0.213kg ISBN: 9780857469373ISBN 10: 0857469371 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 20 March 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"'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 full-time 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" Author InformationPreviously a full-time children’s and families worker and the National Children’s Work Coordinator for New Wine, Rachel Turner continues to consult, speak at conferences and run training days for parents, church leaders and youth workers. She is the pioneer of Parenting for Faith, author of the Parenting Children for a Life of Faith series and presents the Parenting for Faith course, a video-based resource for church groups and individuals. Until March 2022, she led the Parenting for Faith team at BRF. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |