Beware! Like lambs on a ledge, those of us who step into any area of Christian ministry are moving into perilous territory. One moment of carelessness, a brief dropping of our guard, and we can lose our footing. Out of her broad experience, the author exposes ten dangers that can cast us from the ledge and into the chasm below. With candor, compassion and a thorough grasp of biblical principles, she shows us how we may escape these dangers and fi nd healing when we have been wounded. (Included are: Warning Signs of Weakness and Questions to Ask before Joining a Ministry) "Joyce understands spiritual leadership like few people I know..." A pastor in Ohio "So much depth....a wonderful tool for leadership training..." A pastor in Virginia "A unique blend of biblical wisdom and transparent, fi rst-hand experience...targets the painful issues..." A pastor in Florida "Hits home...honest and truthful...reveals the way God wants us to respond in difficult situations..." A lawyer in Virginia "The chapter on the deadly deception of 'spiritual adultery' will surely rescue some from falling..." VP Church Ministries, CMA