Pastoral Ministry category: 1680 books
Pastoral Ministry
How to Shepherd Biblically
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Encouraging, insightful, and challenging, Pastoral Ministry is designed for a new generation of shepherds who seek to lead with the passion of the apostles. Written by MacArthur and his colleagues at The Master's Seminary, this guide outlines the biblical priorities essential to effective ministry.
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Am I Called? (Foreword by Matt Chandler)
The Summons to Pastoral Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2012
Many men have the skills to lead a church, but only some are called. Dave Harvey helps men considering pastoral ministry to see God’s active role in the process of discerning their calling.
God’s Word offers a clear framework for evaluating one’s call, especially within the context of...
Family Systems and Congregational Life
A Map for Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2019
Experienced pastor and seminary teacher R. Robert Creech helps pastoral leaders increase their effectiveness by applying family systems theory to congregational life and ministry. Creech introduces readers to the basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, applies family theory to the work of...
The Pastor's Ministry
Biblical Priorities for Faithful Shepherds
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Every pastor struggles with demands for his time, and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others seek a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities? Where should a busy pastor look for...
Pursuing Pastoral Excellence
Pathways to Fruitful Leadership
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2011
In Pursuing Pastoral Excellence, pastoral counselor and educator Paul Hopkins aims to help pastoral leaders make a lasting and positive difference in the lives of the people and communities they serve. The heart of this book is the stories of seven ordinary pastors whose leadership has become extraordinary....
Visit the Sick
Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Illness
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
How Do You Care for the Sick?
Here’s How.
One of the marks of the ministry of Jesus is his compassionate care for the sick. Jesus brought healing and hope to individuals struggling with life-debilitating illnesses. Ministry to the sick should also be a mark of his followers, but in...
by Mark Dever, J. Ligon Duncan, R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2007
Proclaiming the gospel is without a doubt the most important task of pastoral ministry, yet often other, seemingly more urgent activities obscure it. From time to time all pastors and preachers need to be reminded of the primacy of the gospel.
Preaching the Cross does just this. It is a call...
The Pastor's Book
A Comprehensive and Practical Guide to Pastoral Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2015
Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times‚ physical needs of their people. While seminary is helpful preparation for many of the challenges pastors face, there’s far more to pastoral ministry than what can be covered in the classroom....
by Gabriel Amoateng-Boahen
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2016
My timely book seeks to, among others, to appreciate and congratulate all men and women of God in ministry; and also encourage them for their continued dedication in leading the flock under their pastoral care as Chief Shepherds. Bravo! On a more concerned and passionate note, the book seeks to equip...
Shepherding God's People
A Guide to Faithful and Fruitful Pastoral Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2019
This comprehensive textbook on pastoral ministry for pastors, church leaders, and students articulates a biblical model for shepherding God's people. Written by a leading psychologist and seminary professor who has served as a pastor for more than two decades, the book covers twelve major areas of...
Budgeting for a Healthy Church
Aligning Finances with Biblical Priorities for Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2019
Many pastors conceive of the church budget as primarily a financial tool, but in fact it is primarily a pastoral tool. A church's philosophy of ministry is locked into its budget, and so the budget will either stifle or accelerate any attempts to move a congregation toward a biblical model of church...
by David Torrance
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2012
David Torrance, younger brother of Thomas and James Torrance, retired minister in the Church of Scotland, recounts experiences and lessons from pastoral ministry. He discusses the importance of the faith of Christ, of prayer, of grace and forgiveness.
A Labor of Love
Puritan Pastoral Priorities
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2013
Driven by the desire to be successful, pastors are tempted to judge their ministries by the worldly standards of power, prestige, privilege, and prosperity. In contrast, J. Stephen Yuille reorients our understanding of pastoral ministry by presenting a standard of excellence measured by faithfulness,...
by O. S. Hawkins
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 18, 2012
The Pastor's Guide to Leading and Living **is the perfect resource for both new and seasoned pastors.**This book includes tips on topics like a pastor’s finances, politics and the pulpit, the pastor’s family, church and conflict, church administration, pastoral care, and much more. Each chapter...