The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life and Ministry

You are made for more than average

You're in ministry because you felt called to accomplish great things for God. You had a vision to reach hurting people and introduce them to renewed life. You wanted to grow a healthy church that would influence your community and draw people in to learn the truth of the gospel. But if you are like the majority of pastors, years of ministry have decreased your passion and increased your frustration. In the midst of life's chaos and the pressures of serving a church week after week, average may have become your new standard--but you've been called to so much more.

Join Nelson Searcy on a mission to reclaim the life of impact and excellence you desire. In this book, he'll show you how to

-manage your stress level
-control your emotions
-deal with criticism
-set godly boundaries
-be proactive with your time
-become a better spouse and parent
-establish healthy friendships
-develop strong church systems
-personally honor the Sabbath
-plan with purpose

God wants to put you back on the path toward the vision he put in your heart long ago. The next move is yours. Are you ready to rebel against average? Are you ready to go renegade?


Nelson Searcy is the founding and lead pastor of The Journey Church and the author of many church growth resources and books, including The Generosity Ladder, Maximize, Connect, and Ignite. Nelson is also an experienced church planter, coach, and church-growth strategist, and founder of ChurchLeaderInsights.com and the Renegade Pastors Network.

Jennifer Dykes Henson is a freelance writer based in New York City. She has served as a writer/producer and ministry consultant to organizations across the East Coast. Jennifer also worked with Dr. Charles Stanley as the manager of marketing communications for In Touch Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia.