It is a well-known fact that: a) Ministers conduct their work under enormous pressur e b) They carry a burdensome workload trying to meet unr ealistic expectations from their congregations and the commu nity at large c) This also impacts negatively upon their own familie s who tend to suffer neglect and lack of quality time. The inevitable result is descent into a state of bu rnout and stress. This dissertation: 1) Analyses this predicament 2) Suggests ways of overcoming it. 3) It draws on the insights of both secular wisdom and Biblical scripture. 4) It aims to bring about healing and restoration to t he beleaguered minister so that he can once again re sume his life’s calling in a state of wholeness.

Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2008.