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The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry

Author : David Rohrer
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830869654
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book The Sacred Wilderness of Pastoral Ministry written by David Rohrer and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastors often find themselves struggling to survive in the wilderness of the contemporary church scene. How do they remain faithful in light of the marginalization of organized religion, denominational strife, rapid demographic change, falling numbers and a general malaise among church members? Many pastors feel helpless, others hopeless. Sociologists and pollsters diagnose the problem but can't seem to come up with a solution. Is there hope? Author and pastor David Rohrer believes there is. John the Baptist also lived in the wilderness, yet crowds journeyed there to hear him. Why? Because John "affirmed what people already knew: that they were in desperate need of something more than the mundane practices of a religion that had been cut off from its source of life." John called people to remember their covenant relationship with God, which was established in the wilderness, and to let God guide them once again across the Jordan and into the Promised Land. Pastors, says Rohrer, "don't primarily exist to build and maintain the institution of the church. We exist to do a particular work through the church. In short, we don't simply have an institution to create, refine or maintain; we have a gospel to preach." John's prophetic voice prepared hearts to be receptive to Christ's work among them, to be transformed by the power of God. Herein lies hope! Using illustrations from everyday church life and decades of ministry experience, Rohrer carefully crafts a lively and realistic pastoral theology for ministry in the sacred wilderness. If you are a new pastor you have a sure guide here. If you are a veteran preacher you'll find just the refresher course you need to invigorate your ministry.

Themelios, Volume 38, Issue 1

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725249642
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Themelios, Volume 38, Issue 1 written by D. A. Carson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-01-14 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Themelios is an international, evangelical, peer-reviewed theological journal that expounds and defends the historic Christian faith. Themelios is published three times a year online at The Gospel Coalition (http://thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/) and in print by Wipf and Stock. Its primary audience is theological students and pastors, though scholars read it as well. Themelios began in 1975 and was operated by RTSF/UCCF in the UK, and it became a digital journal operated by The Gospel Coalition in 2008. The editorial team draws participants from across the globe as editors, essayists, and reviewers. General Editor: D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Managing Editor: Brian Tabb, Bethlehem College and Seminary Consulting Editor: Michael J. Ovey, Oak Hill Theological College Administrator: Andrew David Naselli, Bethlehem College and Seminary Book Review Editors: Jerry Hwang, Singapore Bible College; Alan Thompson, Sydney Missionary & Bible College; Nathan A. Finn, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Hans Madueme, Covenant College; Dane Ortlund, Crossway; Jason Sexton, Golden Gate Baptist Seminary Editorial Board: Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School Lee Gatiss, Wales Evangelical School of Theology Paul Helseth, University of Northwestern, St. Paul Paul House, Beeson Divinity School Ken Magnuson, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Jonathan Pennington, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary James Robson, Wycliffe Hall Mark D. Thompson, Moore Theological College Paul Williamson, Moore Theological College Stephen Witmer, Pepperell Christian Fellowship Robert Yarbrough, Covenant Seminary

Insights of the Local Church Administrations

Author : Rev. Dr. Koningthung Ngoru Moyon
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1636337287
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Insights of the Local Church Administrations written by Rev. Dr. Koningthung Ngoru Moyon and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effort of the author is lauded for bringing the conversation of faithful church administration to the context of churches in South East Asia in general and in particular in Indian sub-continent. Church administration marked with integrity and truthfulness is a witness to Christ. And, this book provides ample examples of Christ-centered leadership in the Church. Dr. Atola Longkumar Theological Education Consultant. I am deeply impressed by the book ‘Insights of the Local Church Administration’ written by Rev Dr. Koningthung Ngoru Moyon which can be used as reference book by all Pastors and church leaders in their administration. Unlike any other secular administration, Church administration is very complexed. Dr Ngoru has carefully balanced in his writings, I highly recommended this book for pastors, church elders and theological students. Rev Dr. Jolly Rimai Director Harvest Network Ministry-South East Asia. Physicians have Patients who schedule of appointments for physical check-up. Likewise Pastors or Christian ministers have congregation. Effective preaching, teaching and good administration is equally important and is a paramount task in the local churches. In this book, ‘Insights of the local church administration’, the author, Rev Dr. Koningthung Ngoru Moyon, has written for christian ministers and pastors or those who are planning to be at church ministry. Moreover, the book gathers up the information found in a broad overview of the Pastoral Ministry and Church administration and funnels it into practical area of services. The book is simple but well organized and excellently written and would be usable in the everyday experience of Pastoral ministry and administration. Besides, the author provides a comprehensive and good compilation of materials to enlarge one’s ministry concerning local church administration. This book will also be benefited to research students in the field of Christian ministry. Rev. Zuankamang Daimai Pastor Manipur Baptist Center Church, Imphal (MBCCCI)

People-Pleasing Pastors

Author : Charles Stone
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830841091
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book People-Pleasing Pastors written by Charles Stone and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Stone's research on thousands of pastors and ministry leaders demonstrates the dangers of approval-motivated leadership. Bringing together biblical insights and neuroscience findings, Stone shows why we fall into people-pleasing patterns and what we can do to overcome these tendencies for more effective ministry.

Calm and Quiet My Soul

Author : Alyssa Lynn Bell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666763454
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (667 download)

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Download or read book Calm and Quiet My Soul written by Alyssa Lynn Bell and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-care and soul care are trending topics in Christian leadership circles because ministry leaders know they cannot care for their people unless they care for themselves. Pastors who are mothers know this too, and yet it can feel like just one more task to manage among the many they carry on their schedules and in their hearts. The biblical truth is that spiritual rest is a gift from God, not an achievement, a refreshing reminder for women who hold the dual roles of mom and minister. This book invites women leading in these spaces to remember that the God of the Old and New Testaments, the one who pours out replenishment for weary hearts, is a God who is Mother as well as Father, and mothers them with tenderness and strength. Starting here, in the arms of a mothering God who whispers “beloved,” changes the tone of spiritual care for her from a chore to an oasis of replenishment that grounds her in her identity in Christ as a daughter of Creator God.

A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness

Author : Dr. Regina Chow Trammel
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310114748
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness by : Dr. Regina Chow Trammel

Download or read book A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness written by Dr. Regina Chow Trammel and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equips Christian counselors and therapists to confidently use mindfulness techniques with their clients in a way that is both practical and biblical. Accessing mindfulness is a therapeutic touchstone for a range of emotional issues, from mild distress to the treatment of trauma, but the term mindfulness has often left Christians wary. Stripped of Christlike spirituality, it sounds self-focused at best, and at worst like a fusion with modern pop-religions of the day. But the quality of mindfulness—of being fully present, aware of ourselves and our situation so that we can better respond to the chaos around us—is a profoundly biblical concept. And it can be used effectively by Christian counselors and healing practitioners. In A Counselor's Guide to Christian Mindfulness, Regina Chow Trammel (a clinical social worker) and John Trent (a marriage and family therapist) team up to offer training in mindfulness skills used in evidence-based practices, such as dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. These therapies have been shown to be highly effective in the treatment of many mental health issues, blending elements of neuroscience, social science, and religious training. This book is the ideal resource to equip those in the helping professions to faithfully use mindfulness interventions both professionally and personally and includes: A historical and theoretical overview of Christian mindfulness and how it contrasts with other mindfulness-based practices. A practical guide for how to use mindfulness skills in counseling and therapeutic practice. A section addressing specific challenges or situations that your clients face. Dialogue scripts and contemplation exercises to adapt for your own work. The practice of Christian mindfulness can be effective in helping clients manage their intrusive and stressful thoughts, emotions, relationships, and challenges. This book fills a gap for Christian counselors and therapists who are eager for a resource that teaches mindfulness skills from a Christian and biblical perspective.

Move Toward the Mess

Author : John Hambrick
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 0781414296
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book Move Toward the Mess written by John Hambrick and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some pastors preach boring sermons. Some church music is dull. But here’s the thing: If Jesus had been boring, the disciples wouldn’t have followed him and the Pharisees wouldn’t have killed him. So if you’re bored, don’t waste another minute. If your church service feels like a failed pep rally that never leads to the actual game, then it’s time for you to follow Jesus onto the field where the opposition is real and the stakes are extraordinary. It will get messy. It won’t always be comfortable. But you’ll make a difference. And you’ll discover that nobody’s bored out there. Nobody.

The Art of Pastoring

Author : David Hansen
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830866531
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Pastoring written by David Hansen and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named one of the Top Ten Books by the Academy of Parish Clergy Hundreds of books, tapes, workshops and seminars promise to answer these impossible questions. Some offer a set of practical guidelines; others suggest a system or pattern to follow. Some stress various ministry functions; others feature case studies as models of success or failure. Some are helpful. Others are not. But in The Art of Pastoring, David Hansen turns pastoral self-help programs on their heads. He tackles the perennial questions from within his own experience. From the Inside Out Hansen's fresh, bold narrative grows from nearly a decade of ministry. He draws you into his life and into the lives of Florence-Victor Parish in the mountains of Montana, including unforgettable encounters with unforgettable people--a stubborn pioneer woman who still chops her own firewood though she's blind and 90 years old, a championship rodeo cowboy who was baptized in his boots, and many more. Hansen's goal is to help you discover "that pastoral ministry is a life, not a technology . . . [that] life as a pastor is far more than the sum of the tasks I carry out. It is a call from God that involves my whole life." From Calling to Living Parable Every pastor has encountered those who struggle to hear God's voice in a hospital room, who reach for Jesus in the sacraments. No systematic answers can meet their deep, eternal needs. What can touch them, Hansen contends, is a life itself, a life lived as a parable of Jesus. "As a parable of Jesus Christ," Hansen writes, "I deliver something to the parishioner that I am not, and in the process I deliver the parishioner into the hands of God." It is this knack for getting to the heart of things that makes The Art of Pastoring valuable for pastors in any setting--rural, suburban or urban. Parachurch workers, missionaries, church leaders and ministry volunteers will also find inspiration here. In this significantly revised new edition, Hansen includes new insights into his view of pastorate as parable and adds a new postlude in which he comes clean on his "constant attempts to leave the ministry."

Beyond the Classroom

Author : Rev. Oneal Sandidge PhD D.Min.
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1512791490
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Classroom written by Rev. Oneal Sandidge PhD D.Min. and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Classroom provides an easy-to-read plan for church pastors and church leaders to improve Christian education in the church. Teaching and teacher training are the main emphasis of the book. The scholar and former director of Christian education in a New York megachurch provides the AZ plan for developing or improving Christian education.

For Those in Dry Places

Author : William Harrison Phares
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 9781450245708
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book For Those in Dry Places written by William Harrison Phares and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-08-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes, there is a way to experience joy in ministry again. Sixteen hundred ministers are either terminated or leave the pulpit every month. Alienation and isolation afflict ministers who now sojourn in spiritually dry places. You might be one of the statistics, wondering if you will ever be able to escape the wilderness and be useful to God again. In For Those in Dry Places, William Phares presents a personal and biblical understanding of how spiritual dry places occur in the lives of ministers and how to avoid them. For those already there, he shares the way to move back into God’s call and experience a second opportunity. A seasoned pastor and evangelist, Phares explores personal and biblical principles, offering ways to • recognize the road signs warning of approaching wilderness; • avoid becoming the scapegoat for congregational dysfunction; • find hope when experiencing the “Silence of God”; • hear God’s voice of guidance again; • enjoying the ministry the “second time around.” “I highly recommend For Those in Dry Places, which comes to us in absolutely supreme timing. Many pastors today are going through dry, tough times and can hardly see light at the end of the tunnel. Dr. Phares addresses what to do when you are in this position—how to deal with your thoughts and what to do, day after day, to get out of your current difficult situation and stay out.” —Dr. Mark T. Barclay, Mark Barclay Ministries

Pastoral Care with Stepfamilies

Author : Loren Townsend
Publisher : Chalice Press
ISBN 13 : 9780827229662
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Pastoral Care with Stepfamilies written by Loren Townsend and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loren Townsend shows ministers and pastoral counselors how they can provide effective marriage and family counseling for a growing segment of the population.

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership

Author : Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830874178
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership written by Ruth Haley Barton and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'm tired of helping others enjoy God—I just want to enjoy God for myself." With this painful admission, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses, Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership explores topics such as responding to the dynamics of calling facing the loneliness of leadership leading from your authentic self cultivating spiritual community reenvisioning the promised land discerning God's will together Each chapter includes a spiritual practice to ensure your soul gets the nourishment it needs. Forging and maintaining a life-giving connection with God is the best choice you can make for yourself and for those you lead. This expanded edition includes the popular "How Is It with Your Soul?” assessment for leaders and a flexible six- or twelve-week guided experience for groups.

A Holy Calling

Author : Neil B. Wiseman
Publisher : Beacon Hill Press
ISBN 13 : 9780834121423
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book A Holy Calling written by Neil B. Wiseman and published by Beacon Hill Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Renewal in the Wilderness

Author : John Lionberger, MDiv
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1594734240
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book Renewal in the Wilderness written by John Lionberger, MDiv and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God Is Waiting for You in the Wilderness How can I say I see divinity in the wilderness? How can I say I feel God’s presence in a chorus of loons, in the throaty chuffing of a family of otter, in the primal call-and-response howling of wolves, in the splendor of a bald eagle, in a gibbous moon’s shimmering wash of orange light on dark moving water, in the healing silence of wild places or in a day when my soul has known the amazing grace of utter peace for six straight hours? How can I say I see God in those things? But how can I say that I don’t? —from Chapter 1 You don’t need to spend forty years—or even forty days—in the wilderness to encounter God. This practical guide reveals the power of experiencing God’s presence in many variations of the natural world—from a backpacking trip in a truly remote wilderness to an afternoon spent in a nearby park to a single moment savored in your own backyard. While exploring wilderness wisdom from several faith traditions—Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and more—you will discover how the universal experience of being present in nature can lead to startling discoveries both about God and about yourself. Drawing from his own significant moments in the wilderness and stories from the many people who have accompanied him on wilderness treks, John Lionberger asks probing questions and offers inspiring suggestions that will spur you to look at all aspects of the world around you from a new point of view.

The Sacred Ministry

Author : Gordon Reginald Dunstan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Sacred Ministry written by Gordon Reginald Dunstan and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Holy Rebellion

Author : Ph. D. Kevin J. Moore
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781613142042
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Holy Rebellion written by Ph. D. Kevin J. Moore and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK: Can rebellion be holy? Certainly, as long as we rebel against things that God abhors. Built around seven powerful expressions of love, Holy Rebellion draws lessons from real-life ministry encounters. Wedged tightly into each story is the most powerful lesson a pastor could ever learn-the message of love. From cover to cover, Holy Rebellion takes the reader on a vivid journey through the most glorious victories and embarrassing blunders in pastoral ministry. From being compared to a primate and proof of Darwin's theory of evolution, to falsely congratulating a woman on her pregnancy, the reader comes face to face with awkward and hilarious moments in ministry. This book also explores the imperfection of pastors who at times fail miserably. Books that gloss over the painful times in ministry that were self-induced do little to edify pastors who struggle with the consequences of their mistakes. Holy Rebellion is fresh, honest, and compelling. **** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kevin Moore faithfully serves as the senior pastor of Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. Kevin is passionate about preaching the full counsel of God "in season and out of season." His passion for pastoral ministry, however, extends beyond his congregation. Kevin understands the importance of training future leaders who will boldly preach the Word of God. After receiving his Ph.D. in Old Testament from Southwestern Seminary, Kevin launched a pastor-driven approach to fundraising for his alma mater called "Southwestern Sunday." Kevin and his wife are blessed with three beautiful children.

Pastoral Ministry

Author : Richard Baxter
Publisher : Banner of Truth
ISBN 13 : 9781848710689
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Pastoral Ministry written by Richard Baxter and published by Banner of Truth. This book was released on 2010 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from Baxter's famous work, The Reformed Pastor, and arranged topically as a month's supply of brief daily readings, the maxims and meditatoins in this little book will not only challenge but encourage the gospel minister to pay careful attention to himself and to the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made him an overseer. With an introduction by J.I. Packer.