H.B. London, Jr. has given pastor's and lay leaders a great gift in this book. It was written in the 1990's to start with but then reworked in the early 2000's. The book has lots of statistics gathered from a multiple of sources that will give Pastor's and Elders a good idea of the risks that Pastor's face in their ministry. I was shocked by some of the statistics. The sexual failures are overwhelming.
Now, the book isn't necessarily written to be a down type of book. London gives the statistics but also gives good guidance for the Pastor on ways to overcome the dangers and to avoid the pitfalls that await them in the Pastoral Ministry.
This book is a must read for Pastor's. I think it is also a must read for Elder's so that they understand some of the pitfalls better and can help keep their Pastor's safe by keeping them accountable for their work and lifestyle.
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