Contents include:

Foreword, by Lovett H. Weems, Jr.

Preface

Introduction

CHAPTER 1. Finding Satisfaction in Following God's Direction

CHAPTER 2. Working Well with Your Supervisor and Fellow Associates

CHAPTER 3. Foundational Attitudes and Commitments

CHAPTER 4. Church Environments that Enable Thriving

CHAPTER 5. Sustaining Personal Spiritual Vitality

CHAPTER 6. Building Supportive Relationships

CHAPTER 7. Strengthening the Home Front

CHAPTER 8. Savoring Joys and Weathering Storms

CHAPTER 9. Thriving Skills for Female Associate Staff

CHAPTER 10. Veterans' Advice to "Wanna-bes" and "Newbies"

Introduction to Appendixes A and B - For Those Who Care about Associate Staff

APPENDIX A. The Valued Supervisor

APPENDIX B. The Supportive Church Board

APPENDIX C. The "Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry" Study

APPENDIX D. Professional Organizations for Associate Staff Members

Further Reading for Associate Staff Members