Dying to Lead: The Disturbing Trend of Clergy Suicide

Dying to Lead offers an assessment of the psychological, social, cultural, and theological aspects of a dilemma confronting the Church. It speaks to the dramatic shifts taking place in clergy leadership, revealing the profound pressures facing clergy and their families, while also reflecting the reality of troubled congregations and communities. He lifts the issue of clergy suicide, which is often viewed as an embarrassing internal crisis to which the church, particularly denominational leadership, has been slow to respond.