Being a Rock in a Hard Place

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Facing the Challenges of Ministry

Doreen M McFarlane

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Cascade Books
03 February 2026

Christianity; Christian theology; Christian life & practice; Christian institutions & organisations; Christian ministry & pastoral activity

Ordained ministry has never been easy, and it may be more challenging today than in years past. Still, this ministry is our CALLING, and we can better deal with its demands when we are aware that we are not alone. This book covers a chapter each on thirty-one difficult issues common to those who serve as pastors. Each chapter includes a short synopsis of the issue and some thoughts about dealing with it, a biblical/theological reflection, and ends with a contemporary fervent prayer directly related to the specific issue that has been addressed.

By: Doreen M McFarlane
Imprint: Cascade Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 191g
ISBN: 9798385242825
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 03 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Doreen M. McFarlane, author of four published books, holds a PhD from Chicago Theological Seminary's Department of Jewish-Christian Studies. A pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, she has taught biblical languages and interpretation in Hartford, Connecticut; Miami; Nanjing; Shanghai; and online for various universities. She currently lives near Niagara Falls, Canada, where she preaches weekly in area Lutheran and Anglican churches.

Reviews for Being a Rock in a Hard Place: Facing the Challenges of Ministry

""Reading this book is like sitting over coffee with a dear friend who's shared the battles of ministry and offers the encouragement of her time, reflections on Scripture, and the assurance of God's care and presence. A pastoral book for pastors."" --Maureen Stein, Retired Assistant to the Bishop, Central/Southern Illinois Synod ""Full of relatable stories, candid faithfulness, and practical wisdom, Being a Rock in a Hard Place is written to speak back to the loneliness and into the complexity of what is involved in pastoring a church."" --Martha Tatarnic, author of Anne Boleyn: Reputation, Revolution, Religion and the Queen Who Changed History