Ambition in Ministry

by Robert C. Schnase and Robert Schnase

Book Overview

The drive to excel. The need to achieve. The desire to compete. These are concerns that face every pastor, but rarely are these issues discussed openly. Pastors, like other professionals, are human beings who have a need to achieve. Unfortunately, because pastors are expected to be models of altruism, this need frequently goes unrecognized or is denied outright. Pastors then are faced with the problem of learning to channel this unexpressed desire...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0687301440
• ISBN13: 9780687301447
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

A Good Examination of Ambition

Bishop Schnase's book give good insight into the positive aspects of ambition and drive into ministry. It is also a window into his world view and his view of ambition in the United Methodist Church. If Bishop Schnase were my bishop, I'd read this book and ponder it deeply. This is a pretty easy read, not overly deep theologically and not so convoluted you couldn't read it in a few sittings. It could make a great discussion book for a clergy group overnight retreat. Recommended, particularly if you are a United Methodist.