Practical Wisdom For Pastors

As a pastor your job is filled with blessings and satisfaction, as well as unique challenges and pitfalls. Here a ministry veteran covers virtually all of those areas with a wealth of practical insight culled from 44 years in the pastorate. Blending his deep love of the Word and commitment to biblical ministry, Curtis Thomas offers a rich source of help and encouragement that will enthuse and benefit you whether you've pastored for five years or 50.

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. Designed as a reference guide for nearly every situation a pastor will face, this comprehensive book by seasoned pastors Kent Hughes and Doug O’Donnell is packed full of biblical wisdom and practical guidance related to the reality of pastoral ministry in the trenches. From officiating weddings to conducting funerals to visiting the sick, this book will equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge they need to effectively minister to their flocks, both within the walls of the church and beyond.

Book Summary. Practical Wisdom for Ministry reveals the unwritten and unspoken rules that ensure effective ministry and shares the practical little bolts and nuts that make ministry work effectively. This book specifically sheds light on the following sub-topics: Why you must honor your pastor and leaders The law of the extra mile in the ministry The power of loyalty The danger of familiarity The Nimrod spirit How to catch the spirit and anointing of the ministry How to make your ministry great How to protect your ministry How to be scripturally partial How to stay ahead in the ministry

14 aspects of the pastor's life 15 well- and lesser-known Puritans Includes foreword from Sinclair Ferguson

Practical Wisdom for Ministry reveals the unwritten and unspoken rules of ministry that ensure effective ministry and shares 'the practical little bolts and nuts that make the ministry machine runs effectively; This book specifically sheds light on the following wisdom rules for ministry such as: Why you must honor your pastor, his wife, leaders, and one another in ministry. The law of the extra mile. How to avoid the Nimrod spirit. How to catch the spirit and anointing of the ministry. How to make your ministry great. How to protect your ministry and leaders. How to be scripturally partial How to stay ahead in ministry. How to confront your leaders. How to deal with criticism How to exit in ministry How to avoid the bleating of the sheep. The Joel's army. The characteristics of Joel's Army.

How do we approach with godly wisdom the task of being a pastor-teacher in Christ's church? We must preach the word; but if we take seriously the New Testament injunctions about how we address this primary task, we will show our wisdom by humility, a teachable spirit, and diligence in pursuing all profitable means to present ourselves approved and unashamed workmen of God (2 Tim 2:15). Many questions face us. How do you introduce biblical exposition where it has been previously unknown? How do you plan an effective preaching programme? What distinguishes truly biblical ministry from merely ‘bible-based' ministry? Do we properly understand and relate to the real people that make up our congregations, both personally and theologically? This book gives practical help in these areas for those seeking to develop authentic biblical expository ministry. Each contributor is totally committed to this priority, and each writes from the perspective of biblical reflection and real experience in local church ministry. Only the already-perfect pastor has nothing to learn from its pages!

A man who's been transformed by Christ and desires to preach the gospel might say he feels called to be a pastor. This personal conviction, while heartfelt, doesn't acknowledge important, challenging steps necessary to be a qualified leader. So where should full-time ministry begin? In The Path to Being a Pastor, Bobby Jamieson explains why it's better to emphasize "aspiration" over "calling" as men pursue the office of elder and encourages readers to make sure they are pastorally gifted before considering the role. He shares from his own eleven-year experience preparing to be a pastor by walking potential leaders through different stages of ministry training, from practical steps—such as cultivating godly ambition and leadership, observing healthy churches, and mastering Scripture—to personal advice on building a strong family and succeeding in seminary. Emphasizing the importance of prayer, godly counsel, and immersion in the local church, Jamieson encourages men to ask Am I qualified? instead of Am I called? when considering a life in ministry.