Pastoral Ministry category: 1680 books
Preparing for Christian Ministry
An Evangelical Approach
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1996
Encouragement for students to reflect on the nature and task of ministry in the 21st century and to seek education to equip them for ministry.
Bivocational
Returning to the Roots of Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2018
• Astute explication of where we are now, why the “Standard Model” is breaking down, and new models available to us • Opportunity to participate in a “Future of the Book” online experiment Bivocational: Returning to the Roots of Ministry offers one answer to the pressing question of the...
Fail
Finding Hope and Grace in the Midst of Ministry Failure
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2014
2014 Best Books About the Church from Byron Borger, Hearts and Minds Bookstore "I thought God had called me to plant this church. Why did we have to shut our doors after only three years?" "I was at my breaking point. Then I got the news that our nine-year-old daughter had leukemia....
The Pastoral Luther
Essays on Martin Luther's Practical Theology
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
The development of Martin Luther's thought has commanded much scholarly attention because of the Reformation and its remarkable effects on the history of Christianity in the West. But much of that scholarship has been so enthralled by certain later debates that it has practically ignored and even...
Peacemaking Pastor, The
A Biblical Guide to Resolving Church Conflict
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2006
Seminaries generally are not very effective in equipping pastors to be ministers of reconciliation, says pastor and experienced mediator Alfred Poirier. The result is pastors trained in biblical exposition, well-ordered worship, and good theology, but with little practical know-how about one of the...
by Dedric Hubbard
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2016
In this powerful tool of prophetic wisdom Apostle Hubbard defines and releases understanding in the prophetic ministry. He examines seven key foundational elements needed to validate, process and mature prophetic people into their God given prophetic anointing
by Richard H. Guerrette
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2015
Innovative Discoveries for Ecumenical Ministries presents pertinent historical pastoral research considerations of the identity crisis in the priesthood requiring reconciliation of the hierarchical authority structures which have impaired authentic Christological pastoral leadership for decades. This...
Intentional Ministry in a NotsoMega Church
Becoming a Missional Community
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Change is rapidly occurring in almost every area of our society. However, the one notable exception to this is often found in the church, especially in smaller churches. Instead of responding to the changes around them, these churches have adopted a maintenance mentality, which is primarily interested...
Staying Power
Surviving ministry long term
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2013
Staying Power is for anyone who is contemplating or who has already embarked on the adventurous but challenging journey of ministry leadership. It is especially written to help pastors and ministry leaders go the distance. The attrition rate for pastors is extraordinarily high. Clearly the role is...
Sustainable Youth Ministry
Why Most Youth Ministry Doesn't Last and What Your Church Can Do About It
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2010
helps senior pastors and search committees create a realistic job description for a youth pastor
provides tips for making wise hiring decisions
equips youth pastors to build a strong volunteer team
offers creative solutions to help youth pastors set and keep boundaries
gives a road map for navigating church politics
and more
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Baby Boomers and Beyond
Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2010
How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community
With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes...
by R. Kent Hughes, Daniel L. Akin, Bob Lepine
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2003
As the shepherd of the flock, a pastor has many responsibilities–few as great as leading and training families. The pervasive attitude and beliefs of the world have only added stress and confusion to this task. Sixteen highly regarded men and women help bring clarity and guidance to this important...
Resisting the Devil
A Catholic Perspective on Deliverance
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2010
Find Your Way to Spiritual Freedom
Do you find yourself struggling with a particular sin or dysfunction over and over again? Do you feel hopeless in finding freedom despite your best efforts? Do you still feel guilty, ashamed, and doomed to repeat a besetting sin, even after receiving the sacrament...
Radical Small Groups
Reshaping Community to Accelerate Authentic Life Change
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2014
FINALLY, a book that takes you beyond programs and spells out exactly how to put spiritual growth on steroids in your church. Here is an exciting way to think synergistically and dramatically accelerate authentic life change. There has never been a book more urgent to read than this one in our impersonal...