VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/20)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), today released a new video interview series with John R. Matthews, Kristina R. Gutiérrez and Ross D. Peterson, authors of the recently released title “Health, Holiness & Wholeness for Ministry Leaders.” The authors spoke to Jennifer Sanborn, program director for ABHMS’ In Support of Excellence program for ordained clergy, about key messages in the book.
The three-part series consists of:
- Part I: ‘Leadership Essentials for Highly Effective Ministry’
- Part II: ‘How to Stay Healthy in Ministry’
- Part III: ‘Three Key Principles of Excellence in Ministry’
About “Health, Holiness & Wholeness for Ministry Leaders”
Based on nearly 40 years of research with clergy, this resource presents practical steps to developing healthy behavior patterns that allow individuals to effectively navigate between the pastor as person and ministry as a professional discipline.
Intended for ministry leaders of all types, the book includes real-life application of the principles at work in actual ministry settings.
The ISBN number for the paperback is 978-0-8170-1809-2, and the ISBN number for the ebook is 978-0-8170-8208-6.
About the Authors
John R. Matthews has served in many capacities over the years, including pastor, minister of education, chaplain resident, instructor of philosophy and logic, and adjunct faculty for a field practicum program. Prior to retirement, he served for many years as associate director of Midwest Ministry Development Service, Columbus, Ohio. He has received a number of professional certifications and was appointed by the governor of Ohio to serve on the state’s first Counselor and Social Worker Licensing Board.
Kristina R. Gutiérrez, D.Min., is an ordained minister in American Baptist Churches USA. She is also an endorsed pastoral counselor and chaplain. Currently she serves as a counselor at Midwest Ministry Development Service.
Ross D. Peterson, D.Min., served as executive director of Midwest Ministry Development Service and Southwest Ministry Development Service. An ordained pastoral counselor and clinical professional counselor with more than 23 years of experience in several church-related settings, he has also taught in Chicago-area seminaries.
Founded in 1824, Judson Press is a publishing ministry of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, American Baptist Churches USA. It is committed to producing Christ-centered leadership resources for the transformation of individuals, congregations, communities and cultures.
American Baptist Home Mission Societies partners with American Baptists to promote Christian faith, cultivate Christ-centered leaders and disciples, and bring healing and transformation to communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.
American Baptist Churches USA is one of the most diverse Christian denominations today, with approximately 5,000 congregations comprised of 1.3 million members, across the United States and Puerto Rico, all engaged in God’s mission around the world.