Books by Dr. Scott Ream

Each book serves a distinct role in the TMH framework — from the research on burnout, to grief and loss, to the daily work of restoration.

Ministry in Crisis: Healing and Preventing Leader Burnout, by Dr. Scott Ream
June 2026 · THE WHAT

Ministry in Crisis

Healing and Preventing Leader Burnout

A contribution built from personal pain, doctoral research, and years of walking with leaders — offering a research-validated, ministry-specific diagnostic framework for understanding and preventing pastoral burnout.

Available now on Amazon

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He Makes Me Lie Down
180-Day Restoration Journey
Dr. Scott Ream
Coming Fall 2026 · THE HOW

He Makes Me Lie Down

A 180-Day Guided Restoration Journey Through Psalm 23

Six movements through Psalm 23 guide ministry leaders through 180 days of restoration. The practical companion for anyone who's taken the assessment and wants to know what comes next.

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Still True: What God Wants You to Know in Your Hardest Season, by Dr. Scott Ream — a Christian book on grief, loss, and hope
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Still True

What God Wants You to Know in Your Hardest Season

A book about grief and the truths that hold when nothing else does. Five theological anchor points and a Romans 8 journey. Written in memory of Jaden Harold Rock — for anyone grieving a loss or asking "why" in their hardest season. An evangelistic resource.

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Still True: A Grief Journal for Your Hardest Season, by Dr. Scott Ream — 30-day guided grief journal
Companion Journal · Available now on Amazon

Still True: A Grief Journal

A Grief Journal for Your Hardest Season

The 30-day companion grief journal to Still True — daily truths, honest reflection, and space to bring your grief before God, one day at a time. A practical guided journal for anyone walking through the death of a loved one.

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Read more about each title, and share how a book met you, at Dr. Scott Ream's author site.

What leaders are saying.

"Ministry leaders who are engaged in high-stakes Kingdom work will experience the intensity of spiritual warfare and might find themselves in a season where they say with the Apostle Paul, 'We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure…' (2 Corinthians 1:8). Whatever the underlying causes, where do you turn in such times? My friend and colleague Scott Ream has been there, and he invites fellow travelers to a journey of discovery and restoration. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, he diagnoses the various causes of burnout and offers specific steps that provide hope for weary souls. I'm grateful for his empathy and wisdom and am confident there will be new levels of health and growth for those who come to these pages open to a better way forward."

— Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer, President, The Christian and Missionary Alliance

"Drawing from a deep well of pastoral experience and a heart and passion to see both pastors and missionaries experience holistic health, Rev. Dr. Scott Ream brings to us yet another thoughtful resource to guide ministry leaders in pathways toward sustainable wellness. This book serves as a timely and compassionate gift to those with callings that require wholeness and resilience. I feel blessed to have Scott as a part of my team in caring for workers within our organization!"

— Dr. Christina L. Volstad, Director of Member Care for Alliance Missions

"Longevity in ministry is never accidental—it grows from intentional rhythms, honest reflection, and the courage to keep growing. What stands out about Scott Ream is not just his endurance, but his willingness to keep listening and leaning into God's best. This book is forged in real ministry—not theory. Scott writes as a fellow traveler who understands both the weight and the wonder of leading God's people. Total Ministry Health is a gift that beckons us back to alignment—heart, soul, and calling—so that our work for God never outpaces our life with Him. If you take this to heart, it won't just extend your ministry—it will deepen your life."

— Dr. Wayne Cordeiro, pastor and author of Leading on Empty

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