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Entrusted to the Faithful: An Introduction to Pastoral Leadership
With each passing year of the 21st century, pastoral ministry is becoming more complex. Leading a church is not easy. The contributors to this book have accepted the challenge to assist contemporary church leaders with this very real struggle. Entrusted to the Faithful is a valuable tool for an individual currently in ministry or for one who is preparing for future service in the local church. Filled with case studies and practical advice, pastoral staff can use this book for team building and problem solving. Instructors in traditional classrooms, hybrid courses, or online classes will find the format of the book ideal for university or seminary classes.
411 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2017
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March 10, 2026
Entrusted to the Faithful contains solid content and generally communicates its ideas with clarity. The contributors clearly care about pastoral ministry and offer thoughtful reflections on leadership in the church. However, the book ultimately felt far longer than it needed to be.
Many of the topics covered are quite niche (obviously applying most directly to young/inexperienced pastors) and seem better suited to personal mentoring relationships rather than extended treatment in a book. Much of the wisdom here would likely be more effective if passed along through conversation, apprenticeship, or pastoral guidance instead of lengthy written discussion.
The case studies were a mixed experience. At times they helped illustrate real-life ministry situations, but in other places they felt overused and slowed the pacing of the book.
Overall, while the material itself is sound, the excessive length, niche relevance, and uneven use of case studies makes this one difficult to recommend broadly.
Many of the topics covered are quite niche (obviously applying most directly to young/inexperienced pastors) and seem better suited to personal mentoring relationships rather than extended treatment in a book. Much of the wisdom here would likely be more effective if passed along through conversation, apprenticeship, or pastoral guidance instead of lengthy written discussion.
The case studies were a mixed experience. At times they helped illustrate real-life ministry situations, but in other places they felt overused and slowed the pacing of the book.
Overall, while the material itself is sound, the excessive length, niche relevance, and uneven use of case studies makes this one difficult to recommend broadly.
March 12, 2021
Helpful primer
Helpful starting point on critical topics that all pastors must consider. The "nuts & bolts" essays on walking with grieving families, counseling, risk management, and finances/budgeting are good primers with adequate footnoting for deeper exploration.
Helpful starting point on critical topics that all pastors must consider. The "nuts & bolts" essays on walking with grieving families, counseling, risk management, and finances/budgeting are good primers with adequate footnoting for deeper exploration.
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