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Pastor, Jesus Is Enough: Hope for the Weary, the Burned Out, and the Broken‍

Author: Writebol, Jeremy
Publisher: Lexham Press

Introduction:

Humanity is weak and fragile; however, we can do all things through Him who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13). It is never a shame to confess and accept our weakness. In the book Pastor, Jesus Is Enough: Hope for the Weary, the Burned Out, and the Broken, the author invites pastors to hear the words of the risen Jesus in the seven letters within Revelation 2–3 and give up human strength in return for the one whose power is perfected in weakness. Jesus will draw near to pastors―whether hurting or straying―and remind them of His sufficiency. In these warnings and promises, Jesus has hard words for pastors. But they are also words of life. Most of all, Jesus urges pastors to keep their faith and focus on Him. Being enough is exhausting. But pastor, the good news is that you cannot be enough. Because only Jesus is enough. If you are one of the weary, the burned out, and the broken, this book is for you.

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Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?‍

Author: Keller, Timothy
Publisher: Viking

Introduction:

What is forgiveness? False understandings of repentance and forgiveness are spiritually and socially fatal. The human need for forgiveness appears to be indelible. It is so often to see that forgiveness is perceived as difficult and problematic in our society. It won’t go away by denouncing it or trying to deconstruct it. Some people believe that no true reconciliation can be made without true forgiveness in the first place. Herein, a complete reconciliation of relationships needs both to grant forgiveness and to receive forgiveness. Forgiving someone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do; however, if we are unable to forgive, resentment and vengeance will begin to consume us. The bottom line, especially to Christians is, forgiveness gets down to the bottom of things – to the alienation we feel from God and from ourselves because of our wrongdoing. Therefore, Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious belief that cuts right to the core of what it means to us. In the book Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? the author shows readers why it is so important and how to do it, explaining in detail the steps the readers need to take in order to move on without sacrificing justice or your humanity.

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Restoring Relationships‍

Author:
Publisher: Barna Group

Introduction:

More than half of all U.S. adults and practicing Christians say they have at least one of the mental issues that impact their most important relationships. One of the roles of the church is to help people develop healthy connections and relationships with God and others. Anyone can experience challenges to their mental, emotional, or relational health, such as marital issues, addiction, anxiety and To minister effectively to people in the midst of these challenges, church leaders have to be informed. The book Restoring Relationships: How Churches Can Help People Heal and Develop Healthy Connections will discuss the questions What is the state of relational health today? What specific emotional burdens are impacting people’s lives and relationships? Where do people turn for support with these challenges? and How can churches help people receive grace where their relationships need it most? The book also includes expert insights for church leaders in helping people in the midst of emotional and relational challenges. If you’d like to be better equipped to come alongside people who are struggling, this report can help you help others.

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Help for the Helper: Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in an Ever-Changing World‍

Author: Rothschild, Babette
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company

Introduction:

Therapists and counselors are no different from their clients. They are all human beings. They are also struggling to personally cope with the same kind of traumas and massive stresses as the clients and others they serve. It is so common to therapists that they are busy helping their clients and too busy to take care of themselves. The reality is that it is always a challenge to make time for themselves. The situation is even worse that they have been hit hard with additional stress after the incident of COVID-19, traumas, challenges, and burdens. Therapist and counselor burnout is a pressing issue, and self-care is possible only when therapists actively can help themselves. In the book Help for the Helper: Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in an Ever-Changing World, the authors examine the literature from neurobiology, social psychology, and folk psychology in order to explain how therapists suffer from an excess of empathy for their clients, and then they present strategies for dealing with burnout and stress.

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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle‍

Author: Nagoski, Emily, and Amelia Nagoski
Publisher: Ballantine Books

Introduction:

Stressors are what activate the stress response in the body and they can be anything you see, hear, smell, touch, taste, experience, or imagine could do you harm. Stress is the neurological and physiological shift that happens in the body when we encounter one of the stressors. Stress is not always bad as it is one of the inborn mechanisms to protect us from getting hurt if we treat them properly. However, improper treatment of stress will have adverse outcomes for us, especially when those stresses are from work or an unhealthy lifestyle. In the book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, the authors, instead of just asking you to ignore the very real obstacles and societal pressures that stand between women and well-being, they explain with compassion and optimism what you are up against—and show you how to fight back. The book is here to help end the cycle of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.