Church Matters Volume X: The Pastor and Suffering (Paperback) by 9Marks

No pastor is immune from suffering.

Whether it's cancer, depression, grief, or persecution, pastors face the same kinds of trials as their people. Not to mention the difficulties that arise from the ministry itself.

But how can pastors strengthen God's people amid their own suffering? We'll consider questions like this one in this issue of Church Matters as we address the difficult topic of pastoral suffering. Pastors who have walked through trials of various kinds offer practical counsel rooted in Scripture. Most importantly, they point us to the God whose power is perfected in weakness. For no pastor who puts his hope in the Lord will be put to shame (Psalm 25:3).

Title

Church Matters Volume X: The Pastor and Suffering
Author(s)

9Marks
Series

9Marks Church Matters
ISBN

9798892182355
Format

Paperback
Publisher

9Marks
Topic

Suffering & Loss
Audience

Church Leaders
Pages

156
Published

06/15/2026

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9Marks exists to equip pastors, future pastors, and church members with resources to build healthy churches. Through books, podcasts, a quarterly journal, web courses, global training events, and more, 9Marks focuses on what it calls the nine marks of a healthy church: expositional preaching, gospel doctrine, conversion, evangelism, church membership, church discipline, discipleship, church leadership, prayer, and missions. These marks are rooted in Scripture and are often overlooked or taken for granted in many evangelical churches today.

9Marks is led by Jonathan Leeman (president). He is joined by a dedicated staff. In addition to these, 9Marks resources are usually produced in partnership with faithful church leaders from around the world.

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