"This book will prove to be a spiritual tonic for pastors." —Thomas R. Schreiner

This book offers pastors examples of long-term faithfulness in ministry and practical wisdom from veteran pastors for real-life issues.

- Attending to your personal spiritual life (Tim Keller)

- Leaving a church 

(D. A. Carson)

- Crafting sermons week after week 

(Bryan Chapell)

- Facing criticism 

(Dan Doriani)

- Pastoring a church you wouldn't attend (Tom Ascol)

- Caring for your wife in the midst of criticism 

(Juan R. Sanchez with Jeanine D. Sanchez)

- Feeling deserted by members leaving (Dave Harvey)

- Pastoring a small church that seems insignificant 

(Mark McCullough)

- Experiencing burnout 

(John Starke)

- Shepherding a church that has outgrown your gifts 

(Scott Patty)

- Handling financial burdens 

(Brandon Shields)

- Doubting your calling 

(Jeff Robinson Sr.)