Here are some books I have found helpful to address the soul work every pastor needs to do if we are to last in the ministry for a long period of time.  In no particular order…

The Pastor’s Soul

• Humility (C.J. Mahaney)
• Valley of Vision (Arthur Bennett)
• The Holiness of God (R.C.Sproul)
• Communion with God (John Owen)
• The Bruised Reed (Richard Sibbs)
• Trusting God (Jerry Bridges)
• When People are Big and God is Small (Ed Welch)
• Mortification of Sin (John Owen)
• The Confessions (St. Augustine)
• Crook and the Lot (Thomas Boston)
• The Mystery of Providence (John Flavel)
• Knowing God (J.I. Packer)
• Dangerous Calling (Paul David Tripp)