Many pastors feel they are paddling harder than ever, yet making less progress. What if the problem is not their effort, but something jammed below the surface?
Drawing on decades of pastoral leadership, clinical practice and academic research, Richard Black reveals hidden factors and unhealthy ministry dynamics sabotaging church leaders everywhere. In his warm yet straight-talking manner, Richard offers pastors, denominational leaders and ministry training organisations a proven model to ‘unjam the rudder’ and bring realignment in three key areas: identity, calling, and role.
- For pastors who are weary of trying harder with diminishing returns, this is a liberating invitation to lead with renewed joy, clarity, and impact.
- For denominational leaders who want healthy pastors and measurable impact, this is a strategic opportunity to nurture pastoral wellbeing, empower emerging leaders, and unlock fresh kingdom momentum.
Described as ‘a unique blend of spiritual formation, leadership clarity, and organisational insight’, The Thriving Pastor equips readers to realign their hearts with the call of God on their lives, experience new levels of ease and effectiveness in their role, and enjoy the deep satisfaction of thriving in ministry.
$35.99 NZD (incl. GST)
Praise for The Thriving Pastor
What Makes This Book Different
Most ministry resources focus on:
- Doing more
- Leading better
- Becoming more resilient
This book addresses something deeper:
The foundation of your life and ministry.
When identity, calling ,and role are aligned:
- Spiritual depth and replenishment occurs
- Enthusiasm, focus, confidence and clarity emerge
- Leadership strengthens
- Churches benefit
Who This Is For
This book is for:
- Pastors who feel stuck, stretched, or fatigued
- Leaders who know something is not working but cannot name it
- Churches that want healthier, more effective leadership
- Denominational leaders who want to pastor their pastors well and see healthy growth across their churches
A Word From the Book
“For pastors who are weary of trying harder with diminishing returns, this is a liberating invitation to lead with renewed joy, clarity, and impact.”
About the Author
Richard Black is a pastor, counsellor, and leadership specialist with decades of experience working with church leaders.
He holds:
- First Class Honours degree in Theology
- Master's degree in Counselling with Distinction
- A depth of psychological insight and leadership clarity
- Decades of clinical experience and people focused work
His vision is simple:
Every pastor thriving.
Every church flourishing.
You do not need to keep pushing harder.
You need clarity.
You need alignment.
You need a better way forward.
