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Running on Empty: The Gospel for Women in Ministry

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Running on Empty: The Gospel for Women in Ministry

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    Highlights

  • Gospel-centered encouragement for women serving in vocational ministry, on church staffs, as missionaries, and as pastors' wives.
  • Addresses ministry fatigue, unrealistic expectations, and the "Proverbs 31" myth with honesty, humor, and hope.
  • Practical and pastoral tone that is suitable for personal reflection, small-group discussion, and ministry retreats.
  • Paperback; 224 pages
  • Publisher: New Growth Press
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  • Description

    As women, ministry pushes us to moments of insufficiency, exposes our weaknesses, and tests our patience. Some days it feels like a little more sleep, a lot more coffee, and a pat on the back might sustain us. But down deep, we know these things can never fuel our ministries.

    Positive without being cliché, Running on Empty presents the realities of vocational ministry with humor and hope. Author Barbara Bancroft draws from her experience as a missionary woman and pastor's wife to demonstrate how the gospel must be our message to ourselves as well as others. Along the way, she confronts the "mythic ministry model of Proverbs 31" and other stereotypes and expectations that hinder women from enjoying and displaying the gospel each day.

    Running on Empty's down-to-earth, humorous writing style reaches out to weary women reluctant to read another book on ministry. Offering more than crisis management tips or how-tos, Running on Empty reorients women's hearts and minds to the joy of belonging to Christ and being a part of his kingdom work. Ideal for small group discussion or personal reflection, Running on Empty stretches beyond burnout prevention strategies all the way to joy and purpose in ministry.

    Product Details

    • Author: Barbara Bancroft
    • Publisher: New Growth Press
    • Format: Paperback, 224 pages
    • Dimensions: 6.0 x 9.0 inches
  • Additional Information
    Year: 2014
    Language: English
    UPC: 9781939946355
    Audience: Adults
    Filter Product Type: Physical
    Material: Paperback
    Age Level: Adults
    Product Category: Devotional
    Cover Type: Paperback
    Condition: New
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  • What topics does Running on Empty address?

    The book addresses ministry fatigue, moments of insufficiency, unrealistic expectations (including the "Proverbs 31" myth), and how the gospel must be the sustaining message for women serving in ministry. It combines honest reflection, pastoral counsel, and humor.

  • Who is this book written for?

    Women serving in vocational ministry—church staff, missionaries, pastors' wives, and women in other ministry roles—especially those feeling weary or discouraged about ministry expectations.

  • What is the book's format and length?

    Paperback, 224 pages. Published by New Growth Press. Dimensions: 6.0 x 9.0 inches. Author: Barbara Bancroft.

  • Is this book suitable for small groups or ministry retreats?

    Yes. Its practical, pastoral tone, real-life examples, and gospel-centered focus make it well suited for personal reflection, small-group discussion, and ministry retreats.

  • How does Running on Empty help prevent or address burnout?

    Rather than offering only quick fixes, the book reorients heart and mind to the joy and purpose found in belonging to Christ. It confronts stereotypes and unrealistic expectations, models gospel-centered self-care, and draws on the author's missionary and pastor's-wife experience to offer hope and practical pastoral wisdom.

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