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Perhaps two of the most common reasons for men leaving the ministry today are moral failure and depression, or \u2018burn-out.\u2019 The two addresses in this booklet have been selected from C. H. Spurgeon\u2019s well-known Lectures to My Students<\/em> (also published by the Trust), with the hope that they will be of real practical help to pastors. \u2018The Minister\u2019s Self-Watch\u2019 will help you guard your heart, life, and teaching. \u2018The Minister\u2019s Fainting Fits\u2019 will supply much needed encouragement to persevere in the work the Master has given you to do.<\/p>\n

\u2018May he in whose hand are the churches and their pastors bless these words to younger brethren in the ministry, and if so I shall count it more than a full reward, and shall greatly praise the Lord.\u2019<\/em> \u2014 C. H. Spurgeon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Perhaps two of the most common reasons for men leaving the ministry today are moral failure and depression, or \u2018burn-out.\u2019 The two addresses in this booklet have been selected from C. H. 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