By Gordon T. Smith. Reviewed by Tim Pewett who has been serving for almost a decade in theological education and mission agency leadership with Avant Ministries in Spain.
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Book review Members onlyWhy do some flourish where others fail? Virgil Tanner’s Soul Tending provides a framework to turn challenges and negative experiences into fertile soil where individuals can thrive! Staff turnover in cross-cultural mission contexts is one of the greatest challenges that Christian leaders face.
Book review Members onlyMinistry in any context is stressful, no matter if it is the local church, the mission field, a mission agency, a seminary, or other ministry setting. Sometimes, without the proper safeguards, that stress leaves ministers and missionaries open to burnout, moral failure, and suddenly leaving ministry.
Book review Members onlyIt is difficult to visit a news website or browse any social media without seeing some reference to climate change or natural disaster.
