Alternatives to Donating Your Stomach to the Parish

Abstract

Pastor Rodney Pudell explores many of the pressures of ministry through his own experiences. His paper covers inner tendencies such as the tendency to expect too much from ourselves and desires to be perfect to the expectations that congregations have on their pastors. He brings the reader to the work of the Holy Spirit for comfort and gives advice for effectively managing time and responsibilities—covering topics of vacation time, salaries, and even includes a congregational survey form (Pastoral Responsibility Awareness Quiz).