The pastor's person -- The pastor's purpose -- The pastor's practice. Abstract As a pastor or pastoral staff member you have one of the most demanding jobs in the world. This book will encourage you to delight increasingly in the Lord, who has made pastoring the desire of your heart.
Preface / David P. Gushee and Walter C. Jackson -- Section I. Transitions into community -- The nature of Christian community and the theological seminary / Mark A. Seifrid -- Facing doubt and crisis with integrity in a seminary setting / Melanie Greer Nogalski and James D. Nogalski -- The seminary experience : tips and traps / Marsha A. Ellis Smith -- Section II. Personal formation and calling…
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-354). Includes indexes.
The minister: person, pastor, professional -- The context: church as the family of God -- The word in proclamation: meeting person's needs through preaching -- The word in proclamation: the ingredients of helpful preaching -- The word in scripture and relationship: the use of the Bible in pastoral care.
Includes bibliographical references (page 195).
Why is it so tough to be a church leader? -- The interior attitudes of the leader -- The leader's spirituality -- The leader's call -- The leader's vision and ensuing mission -- Managing your own effectiveness -- The dark side of leadership -- The changing roles of today's pastor -- The congregation's spirituality -- The leader as guardian of the corporate vision -- Understanding the congregati…