How to Thrive as a Small-Church Pastor »

Steve R. Bierly is the pastor of American Reformed Church in Hull, Iowa, where he lives with his wife, Deborah, and two children. He is the author of Help for the Small-Church Pastor and How to Thrive as a Small-Church Pastor.

Practical and encouraging wisdom to help small-church pastors understand why they often feel the way they do abounds in this book, as well as tips on how to recover personal well-being and the joy of a small-church ministry.

Contents Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE: The Warning Signs
1. The Way of All Flesh
2. Tempests in a Teapot PART TWO: Taking Back Your Marbles
3. The Ecstasy in the Agony
4. We're Not in Kansas Anymore
5. Get a Life
6. Who Was That Masked Man?
7. Pastor Yourself
8. Fragile---Handle With Care
9. Two-timing the Day-timer
10. To Thine Own Self Be True
11. God's-eye View
12. I'm Not the Messiah
13. The Only Thing to Fear Is Fear Itself Bibliography Notes