Pastoral Ministry category: 1680 books
by Thomas Murphy
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2013
How can a pastor, whether fresh out of training or with many years of experience, be effective in his ministry?
Thomas Murphy, a renowned Presbyterian minister from the late 1800s set out to answer that question in this book.
Being effective starts with the pastor's close personal relationship...
Saying No to Say Yes
Everyday Boundaries and Pastoral Excellence
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2015
This book explores the difficulties clergy face when they attempt to say “no” by setting effective boundaries in order to say “yes” to the life-giving call of ministry. It illustrates the benefits of good boundaries, even as it traces the legacy of denominational boundary trainings in the...
On Being a Pastor
Understanding Our Calling and Work
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2013
Now in paperback, On Being a Pastor is an essential tool to help pastors fulfill their calling. A pastor's responsibilities are unique, demanding that he nurture his own spiritual life as well as that of the people in his care. Derek Prime and Alistair Begg provide practical advice for both the spiritual...
by David W. Wiersbe
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2000
Pastors are increasingly tempted to view themselves as high-powered CEOs. Wiersbe reminds them of the biblical model: shepherds to God's people. Practical and encouraging.
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Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2014
In June of 2012, an astounding 360 people gathered at the University of Notre Dame for a major conference on Catholic preaching. With contributions by a wide variety of theologians and practitioners, We Preach Christ Crucified gathers the fruits of those days spent reflecting on the importance of...
by Mark Wormell
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Is there any hope of salvation for people living with a dementia diagnosis? How can we know if someone has come to faith? How can a person come to know God if he or she can no longer recognise loved ones? In this short practical and pastoral book, Mark Wormell brings theology together with...
The Minister as Moral Theologian
Ethical Dimensions of Pastoral Leadership
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2017
The practice of ministry requires pastors and Christian leaders to serve as moral theologians in their communities. Ministers must preach about morally challenging texts, teach about moral issues and conflicts, offer moral counsel, and serve as an example regarding the shape of faithful Christian...
Pray for the Flock
Ministering God's Grace Through Intercession
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2015
“Brothers, pray for us.” (1 Thessalonians 5:25). The Apostle Paul’s letters are filled with references to prayer—requests for prayer from the churches, prayers for them, and teaching and encouragement that God was working through these prayers. Pastors and church leaders know that prayer is...
Sustaining Ministry
Foundations and Practices for Serving Faithfully
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017
This book offers an account of the moral foundations of pastoral ethics and the underlying interpersonal dynamics that make the practice of ministry powerful--and also morally dangerous, even for those with the best of intentions. Sondra Wheeler examines the personal disciplines and spiritual practices...
Pastor as Counselor
Wise Presence, Sacred Conversation
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015
This very practical book offers no-nonsense instructions for pastors, chaplains, and ministers whose real specialty is the practice of relational wisdom. Patton provides a helpful, step-by-step template for pastoral counseling sessions and clear guidelines for understanding when to defer and how to...
by Caleb Breakey
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
Want to maximize your pastoral leadership and church administration?
In Pastor Productivity Maximizer, discover why most pastors struggle to stay productive, what needs to change about your current office atmosphere, and how to implement 35 of our favorite productivity tips to help you make...
Pastoral Graces
Reflections On the Care of Souls
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Grace is the credential that lets us park close to people's hearts.When Christ calls a pastor He instills a kind of heightened instinct for grace; what we call a shepherd's heart. However, pastors often become disoriented by leadership demands, congregational expectation, and the wounds of ministry....
Uncovering Spiritual Narratives
Using Story in Pastoral Care and Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2014
All cultures use story as a way to make sense of life. Yet for many, only a single story line is seen as the “real truth.” Using narrative therapy as a caregiving approach can help individuals uncover multilayered narratives that are far more complex and liberating. Drawing on theological approaches...
Journeying Toward Renewal
A Spiritual Companion for Pastoral Sabbaticals
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2002
“Time to reflect. Time. This is what clergy renewal is about. To continue in ‘the heat of work’ our whole career is to rob ourselves and our congregations of the time we and they need to reflect on our lives and our call. Here is where change begins.” - Melisa Bane Sevier
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