Survive or Thrive

6 Relationships Every Pastor Needs
The majority of pastors are not truly known—by anyone. They subconsciously isolate themselves from both staff and congregation so their insecurities, doubts, and failures aren’t exposed. Yet confiding in the wrong person can be a dead end at best and disastrous at worst.

Former pastor Jimmy Dodd reveals how those in pastoral ministry can receive ongoing support, accountability, and restoration from relationships with a boss, counselor, trainer, mentor, coach, and good friend. Discover how you can move from surviving to thriving with the six relationships every pastor needs. 
By: Jimmy Dodd
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Debbie Munoz - November 15th, 2023 at 6:18pm

This book gives insight about the struggles those in pastoral ministry go through and the ongoing support, love, and good friendships they need. The author teaches pastors how to acknowledge their brokenness, embrace their weaknesses, and become strong in their ministry and personal life by teaching them about the six key relationships every pastor must have to thrive not just survive.

Russell Bicad - November 17th, 2023 at 1:46pm

This book was a huge blessing for me to read as I related so much to certain passages and chapters. Also reading Jimmy Dodds personal stories we're helpful in certain areas of insecurity and always remembering that the Lord calls the unqualified and qualifies the called.