Stephen Arterburn and John Shore, Midlife Manual for Men: Finding Significance in the Second Half. Bethany House, 2009.
Referenced in: Minister Self-Care
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
This volume from Stephen Arterburn, while addressed only to men, and not exclusively to ministers, provides excellent counsel for male ministers whose need for professional direction and self-care may be elevated in mid-life. The authors look at the subject through the lens of the multi-faceted relationships of this life-stage: son, husband, provider, and father. Given the fact that burnout among male pastors in their late-30- and 40-somethings is often largely an accentuation of normal life transitions, this book will be a welcome friend to many.
From the Publisher
A fresh and funny—yet utterly serious—book about men and midlife, from the bestselling author of the EVERY MAN’s BATTLE series, Stephen Arterburn. Written for every man who is in or near midlife, it examines five roles men inhabit throughout their lives—that of He-Man, Son, Husband, Provider, and Father—and shows how God uses those roles to build the qualities that make a truly good man. This practical and encouraging book gives men the tools to make the rest of their lives matter. The authors, both in midlife, speak men’s language. They’re straightforward, not sugarcoating the issues of aging, fear of death, and feelings of loss or failure. They offer hope and show readers how they can live God-honoring, significant lives. This is a book that pastors will want their men’s ministries to read, accountability groups will discuss, and wives will buy for their husbands.
About the Author
John Shore, an experienced writer and editor, is the author of I’m OK: You’re Not: The Message We’re Sending Nonbelievers and Why We Should Stop, and Penguins, Pain and the Whole Shebang.
Stephen Arterburn is founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the nationally syndicated New Life Live! daily radio broadcast. A nationally known speaker, he’s been featured on Oprah, USA Today, US News & World Report, the New York Times and many other media outlets. Steve founded the Women of Faith conferences and is a bestselling author of more than 70 books including the multi-million selling EVERY MAN’s BATTLE series. Steve and his family live in Laguna Beach, California.
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