SynopsisThe Columbia Partnership Leadership Series is an inspiration-and wisdom-sharing vehicle of The Columbia Partnership, a community of Christian leaders seeking to transform the capacity of the North American church to pursue and sustain vital Christ-centered ministry. Who understands the stresses of being a pastor better than another pastor? So Much Better examines the life-changing impact of peer learning groups for pastors. Going beyond research statistics, at this book's heart are the stories of seven peer group models. Also featured is information about peer group recruitment, leadership, content, and structure, and practical advice about the cost, sustainability, and evaluation of peer groups. So Much Better can change the way you think about and perform your ministry and lead you to a life that is, indeed, so much better. So Much Better was written collaboratively by members of the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Peer Learning Project: Penny Long Marler, D. Bruce Roberts, Janet Maykus, James Bowers, Larry Dill, Brenda K. Harewood, Richard Hester, Sheila Kirton-Robbins, Marianne LaBarre, Lis Van Harten, and Kelli Walker-Jones. They represent a variety of denominations and educational and church institutions across the country. Book jacket., Meant to both inspire and inform pastoral leaders, So Much Better examines the impact of peer group participation on pastoral leaders, their families, and ministries. This book goes beyond numbers and data by breathing life into the statistical bones. At this book's heart are seven peer group models including stories and examples from participants, families, and church members. Also featured is information about peer group recruitment, leadership, content, and structure, and practical advice about the cost, sustainability, and evaluation of peer groups. So Much Better can change the way you think about and perform your ministry and lead you to a life that is-- well, so much better. Authors: Penny Long Marler James Bowers Larry Dill Brenda K. HarewoodRichard Hester Sheila Kirton-Robbins Marianne LaBarre Janet Maykus D. Bruce RobertsLis Van Harten Kelli Walker-Jones From The Columbia Partnership (TCP) Leadership Series