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| Encouraging, insightful, and challenging, Pastoral Ministry is designed for a new generation of shepherds who seek to lead with the passion of the apostles. Written by MacArthur and his colleagues at The Master's Seminary, this guide outlines the biblical priorities essential to effective ministry. Other contributors include: Richard L. Mayhue, James F. Stitzinger, Alex D. Montoya, James M. George, Irvin A. Busenitz, James E. Rosscup, Donard G. McDougall, Robert L. Thomas, David C. Deuel, George J. Zemek, and S. Lance Quinn. |
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| Offering prayer is one of the most important parts of a pastor's hospital ministry. These prayers connect persons with the power of God, remind persons who they are as children of God, and sometimes put into words deep experiences of suffering, grief, and pain. These prayers are offered especially for difficult times when you may not be sure how to pray or what to pray for. Also related Bible verses are printed in full.The Just in Time! Series offers brief, practical resources of immediate help for pastors at an affordable price.Included are prayers related to illness or surgeryPersons facing surgery, post surgery that was successful, post surgery that was not successful, anticipating bad news, diagnosed with a serious progressive illness, recovering from heart surgery, suffering from a stroke, dealing with cancer, coping with breast cancer, undergoing chemotherapy, suffering from addiction, unable to be diagnosed with the source of illness, needing a transplant and waiting for an organ, in chronic pain Prayers related to children and youth:Celebrating the birth of a child, mourning a miscarriage, grieving the loss of a baby near birth, mother choosing adoption for her newborn, adoptive parents receiving their child, pre-mature infant, baby who is hospitalized, child who is hospitalized, youth hospitalized for drug treatment afraid to face parents, youth who most likely will not recoverPrayers related to dying and death:For someone longing to die, prognosis that is not positive, does not have long to live, when death is imminent, prayer over a stillborn infant, for family members who were unable to say goodbye to loved, one before death, for surviving family who lost loved ones in the same accident, for family whose loss was due to suicide Prayers related to accident or violence:Injured due to street violence, injured due to natural disaster, rape victim, victim of domestic violence, injury due to warPrayers related to: New immigrant who has fallen ill, recent refugee, college student, suffering depression, patient who also has Alzheimer's, enduring painful rehabilitation, facing a long recovery, farmer anxious about crops and/or animals, hospitalized while incarcerated, someone unconscious, developmentally disabled patient, attempted suicide (prayer with family present), psychotic patient, worrying over child deployed in the military, worried about paying for the hospital bill, wanting to go home but cannot, wanting prayer for family members, feels g |
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| Visiting the sick, lonely or downcast is a duty we all have as Christians. It is not to be left to ministers or elders but is a responsibility for all those who seek to follow Christ's perfect example. The problem often arises when we actually make the visit. Discussing the weather or the hospital food is all very well but for our visit to have maximum value we need to try and help the person spiritually. Reading our favourite Bible passage might suffice once but it cannot be apt to every situation and what happens when you visit for a second time?This is where this book helps. Providing Scripture readings, a prayer and even a suggested hymn for a wide range of possible visits it is a wonderfully useful tool. Written by authors with long pastoral experience it will prove a real help to all those who seek to turn the routine visit into a time of real spiritual growth. |
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| When Laney Varner's pastor assigns his congregation to rid themselves of all regrets, Laney doesn't have to think about it; she knows what her regrets are. In the midst of this, God gives her another person with regrets to help - unfortunately it's her father's opponent in the sheriff's race. Ty Steele wants an escape from the guilt he feels from his brother's death, and running for sheriff seems the perfect distraction. But when his opponent's daughter mysteriously enters his life, he can't help but wonder if it's a setup. Will the pastor's assignment lead to more than letting go of the past? |
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| Some of today's pastors are relatively untroubled but need help in releasing the pressure inherent in ministry to others. Others are close to running on empty, both spiritually and emotionally. All of them would like someone to confide in who can provide realistic help based on firshand experience. This is precisely what Pastors at Greater Risk is all about! First published in 1993, this edition is completely rewritten, with updated stats, interviews with contemporary pastoral leaders and a special emphasis on today's hot-button issues-job turnover, pornography, spiritual burnout, congregational turnover and more! Result: A book that is rich in wisdom and understanding-and one that provides pastor-to-pastor help at a time when it is needed more than ever!--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title |
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| In The Pastor's Guide To Personal Spiritual Formation, experienced church leaders, who understand firsthand the importance of maintaining one's own spiritual formation, challenge and inspire you to reach new and deeper levels of spiritual vitality and growth, and in doing so profoundly influence the quality and depth of your ministry. William Willimon, M. Robert Mulholland Jr., Steve Harper, Bill Hybels, and other well-known church leaders discuss topics such as: *Spiritual Direction *Prayer and Meditation *The Sabbath *Grace *Making Choices *Spiriitual Reading, and more!How can you continue to cultivate a maturing, intimate relationship with Christ in the midst of leading your own congregation? Spiritual guidance and growth for pastors. |
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| For pastors and youth leaders who want to build successful, Christ-centered youth ministry that will integrate youth into the total life of the church. (From the book) The Top Four Signs of a Christ-Centered Youth Ministry4. Your group shows a change in their thinking, attitudes, and behaviors that reflects time with God and the Bible.3. Your house or office has been "decorated" at least once in the past 12 months.2. You and your leaders are more refreshed than drained.1. Your youth grow up to be life-long followers of Christ. This book will:Help you use prayer as the foundation of your youth ministry.Help you recruit, supervise, and keep volunteers.Help you grow your youth to be life-long followers of Christ. Help you cultivate accepting youth who will reach out to others. |
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| Just as iron sharpens iron, pain molds pastors and their congregations into fine tools God can use for his glory. Using relevant Scripture and true-life illustrations, Preston helps you identify and deal with the challenges you face. Discover how to preach through controversy, resist the urge to fight back, overcome common conflicts, and more. |
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| The role of pastor hasn't changed very much over the years. Originally published in 1940, this reprinted classic is a testimony to just that! Packed with timeless wisdom, it features a variety of Scripture-based funeral, wedding, and communion services that are as appropriate today as they were 50 years ago |
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| Effective coaching takes planning, preparation, and people. That's also what it takes for effective pastoring. Authors Stan Toler and Larry Gilbert know that the vitality of any winning team depends on the practice and participation of its members. Toler and Gilbert outline a strategy for success on the pastoral playing field that draws on examples from the sports community.By developing coaching skills, Toler and Gilbert lay out a model for team-based ministry that will lead to success inside and outside the church doors. This complete playbook presents the fundamentals of the game for pastors hoping to involve the whole congregation in various church ministries.Ingenious yet basic, The Pastor's Playbook is full of the information needed to give any congregation a boost on their own court. Keep this valuable resource under your arm as you get ready to lead your congregation in active ministry. |
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| Written in Father Tim Kavanagh's own hand, this wonderful collection of quotes brings to life the personal reflections of Mitford's beloved Episcopal priest. Here Father Tim has carefully recorded his favorite quotes from a variety of thinkers, philosophers, and poets whom he has admired over the years. Next to the quotes are Father Tim's personal comments, scribblings, and doodlings. From C. S. Lewis and Mark Twain to Aristophanes and St. Paul, these heartwarming words on love, life, and faith are a perfect addition to the Mitford series-and a must-have for Jan Karon's millions of readers. |
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