
Twelve Lessons on Stickability in Ministry
Wisdom and Flourishing for the Long Haul
Sally Nash(Author)
Sacristy Press
Published on 1. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-1-78959-429-4 (ISBN)
Description
What does it take to stay the course in ministry?
In a world where burnout, disillusionment, and systemic challenges often derail even the most committed leaders, Twelve Lessons on Stickability in Ministry offers wisdom for flourishing over the long haul. Drawing on more than three thousand years of combined experience from over a hundred seasoned practitioners, Sally Nash explores the practices, relationships, and theological insights that sustain a lifetime of service.
Through twelve practical lessons - rooted in research and enriched by real-life stories - this book addresses the realities of ministry: identity and vocation, spiritual rhythms, boundaries, vulnerability, lament, resilience, and lifelong learning. Each chapter invites reflection and offers tools for navigating the joys and struggles of leadership with integrity and hope.
Whether you are starting out, facing challenges, mentoring others, or seeking renewal, this is a resource to return to again and again. Honest, compassionate, and deeply practical, it reminds us that stickability is not about gritting our teeth - it's about cultivating habits and communities that enable us to thrive.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Durham
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
288 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78959-429-4 (9781789594294)
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Sally Nash is a theological educator, spiritual accompanier, author, researcher, doctoral supervisor, editor, and Anglican priest. She has been involved in training and supporting people for ministry since 1984, mainly with Youth for Christ, St John's College, Nottingham and St Padarn's Institute, Cardiff.