Faith On Every Corner Bookshelf Who Prays for the Pastor by Fredrick Ezeji-Okoye Published by Carpenter’s Son Publishing Reviewed by Craig Ruhl As I write this, the National Day of Prayer is just a few days away. These days there are so many things we need to be in prayer for, family, children, parents, friends, and our nation. Many of us belong to or attend a church where there are groups of prayer warriors who meet and pray for those who have specific needs. There often is a pastor, minister, or lay leader who oversees or directs the prayer group. Church leaders are among the people most under spiritual attack and yet, how often do we include them and their families in our prayers. In his book, Who Prays for the Pastor, Fredrick Ezeji-Okoye asks the important questions, who will pray for the pastor, what will they pray for, and how will they pray? Who Prays for the Pastor shines a light on the areas of pastoral life that are most susceptible to attack. It addresses the prominent reasons for stress, illness, marital discord, and financial failure pastors often endure. Each chapter looks at a specific need and discusses how it affects the pastor, often including examples from the author’s personal experience as a married pastor and faith leader with children. These are trying times for our church leaders as their faith, dedication, values, and core beliefs are questioned and even challenged. This book provides encouragement for the pastor and those under their care. It also enables the pastors to better understand the stresses and challenges they experience in their ministerial lives so they can share with others and ask for prayer and help. As I read this book, I had a better understanding of our pastor’s needs and felt more equipped to pray for them, their families, and their ministries. The Faith On Every Corner staff has added this book to our bookshelf and we recommend you add it to yours. Craig Ruhl
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