New book addresses the pressure religious leaders face to bury
their personal struggles for the benefit of their congregations
SANFORD,
Fla., Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Author, speaker and lay pastor Dr. Susan Agbenoto has released her
new book, aimed at those who may be suffering in silence. "Restore
Me!: But Privately, Please (The People Cannot Know,) recognizes the
pressures of leadership, and the desire for privacy when
confronting difficult personal situations.
Agbenoto brings attention to the masks worn by Christian leaders
in the ecclesial context. Unlike the Greek theater where everyone,
actors and audience alike, were in on the deception for the sake of
its entertainment value, the masks encountered in the Church
portray public faces that hide private problems. Her intention is
not to accuse, demean, or demoralize Christian leaders. Rather, she
compassionately reminds readers of their humanity and the need to
stay close to the Lord.
"I want to help people find peace, strength and restoration in
God," Agbenoto said. "The idea for the book came to be after I
realized that I needed revitalization myself. I spoke with
ministers and leaders who had gone through periods of either grief,
suffering, or loss and noticed that some had come out stronger
while others were on a downward spiral. I wanted to find a way to
help them, but without them having to accept help under the
scrutiny of the public eye."
"Restore Me!" offers advice to help readers assess their lives
from the inside, without the hindrance of outside perceptions or
the need to maintain a certain face to the public. The book acts as
a private one-on-one session with Agbenoto, where she gives readers
the opportunity to confront problems, pray, and empowers and
challenges readers to take the next steps to break free of the
internal cage they suffer in.
"Not many books deal with how complex the human soul is,"
Agbenoto explained. "You may be caught up in taking care of your
congregation, a group of people, or even a single person while
facing your own private battles. I want readers to understand that
even when you feel like you have reached the end of your rope,
there is still hope and steps that you can take to make things
better."
Agbenoto continues to share the grace of God through her
recently released book, "New Wine: A Journey into Refueling your
Life in the Spirit." The book offers readers a unique delve into
spiritual renewal, providing insights and revelations to ignite
one's passion for a deeper relationship with God.
"Restore Me!: But Privately, Please (The People Cannot
Know)"
By Dr. Susan Agbenoto
ISBN: 9798385017621 (softcover); 9798385017638 (hardcover);
9798385017645 (electronic)
Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the author
Dr. Susan Agbenoto obtained her Doctor of Ministry degree from The
United Theological Seminary and has
been serving as a lay pastor within a large church network. She
uses her curiosity, faith, and love for God and his Word, to
immerse readers into a place of restorative hope and renewal.
Agbenoto's conversational tone while explaining practical spiritual
concepts makes her books easy to read. Her intertwining passions of
prayer and the study of theology translates into a tangible
encounter with the divine, leaving readers intellectually
stimulated, spiritually refreshed and wanting more.
To learn more, please visit http://www.susan-agbenoto.com.
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