Michael J. Nel

Becoming a Healthier Pastor

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In Becoming a Healthier Pastor Richardson addresses a significant element of pastoral formation, the pastor's self. By using a systems approach as well as his own personal experience he demonstrates the importance of learning to manage oneself by reconnecting with one's family. This process of seeking greater emotional health and maturity within the family has important implications for pastoral ministry. Richardson also provides guidelines, along with a number of cautions, on how family of origin groups can become an essential part of pastoral care.”