It is a high and holy calling to be entrusted with the care of souls, the flock of God. The pastoral task is all-encompassing and can be overwhelming at times. From phone calls in the middle of the night to the pressure of finances to the burden for souls in a spiritually starved community, the load can seem unbearable. Having a trusted guide to come alongside and speak wisdom in critical moments is like a breath of fresh air. And that’s exactly what this book aims to do. The author shares from his extensive personal experience, offering practical insight and strategies on areas ·The pastor’s personal life ·Approaches to preaching and teaching ·Templates for baby dedications, weddings, funerals, and communion ·Pastoral leadership ·Church administration ·Building program survival ·Principles of church growth With these topics and many more, this handbook will help you establish and enhance your pastoral ministry and fulfill the high call to feed God’s sheep.
Every pastor should read this book. This is a huge resource for pastoral leadership. I was particularly moved by the sections on preaching and pastoral care - though the administrative portions were very insightful and provided an excellent blueprint for church growth and development.