Stan Toler's Practical Guide for Pastoral Ministry

Stan Toler's Practical Guide for Pastoral Ministry
Author: Stan Toler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Pastoral theology
ISBN: 9780898276121

Stan Toler, America's pastor to pastors, offers rich insight and generous affirmation that will enlighten, encourage, and equip. Included in this book is practical advice on seventy-five ministry topics covering every aspect of ministry from personal growth to effective leadership.

Pastors at Greater Risk

Pastors at Greater Risk
Author: H. B. Jr. London
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2011-08-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441224084

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 firsthand 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, such as job turnover, pornography, spiritual burnout, congregational turnover, and more. The 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!

Everyday Encouragement

Everyday Encouragement
Author: Pamela L. McQuade
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1607423316

A faith-strengthening volume no woman should be without. This portable book contains over 200 powerful daily messages accompanied by a related scripture reading, providing food for the faithful, nourishment for the nurturer, wisdom for the woman. It's affordable enough for you to buy two - one for you and another as a gift to encourage a friend.

Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing

Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing
Author: Geoff Surratt
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2009
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310285305

Based on interviews with pastors of growing churches, as well as personal experience, this book identifies the most common mistakes pastors make that keep otherwise healthy churches from reaping the harvest God has prepared. Each chapter spotlights a common mistake, gives real-life examples, uses a generous dose of humor, and provides a practical course of action to recover from the error. The book draws from the experience of Seacoast Church as well as pastors such as Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, Perry Nobel, Mark Batterson, Dave Ferguson, Scott Chapman, Dino Rizzo, Ron Hamilton, and Dave Browning, Church leaders will be encouraged to realize that they are not the only ones who struggle, and that turning their situation around may not be as daunting a task as they think. This is a field guide for the common pastor based on actual churches of all sizes.

Give to Live

Give to Live
Author: Stan Toler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780898275957

John Wesley said we should earn all we can, save all we can, and give all we can. This is great advice, but the reality for many Christians today is more like, "Earn all you can, can all you get, and sit on the lid!" Generosity does not come naturally for most of us, yet it is the first economic principle in God's kingdom. Time after time, God's Word instructs us to be generous with what God gives us. This is how we honor God, impact others, and receive a blessing in the process. In Give to Live, veteran pastor Stan Toler inspires and equips Christians to live generously and to trust God with their finances and lives. This timely and practical book includes a full study guide with small-group discussion questions for each chapter. Embrace the abundant life today!

Stan Toler's Practical Guide for Ministry Transition

Stan Toler's Practical Guide for Ministry Transition
Author: Stan Toler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2010
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780898273854

Am I done here? Do I have something further to offer this congregation? Is it time to seek a leadership position elsewhere? Or is this merely a case of spring fever? Many pastors wrestle with questions like these each year, never sure if the time is right for a pastoral move. Veteran pastor Stan Toler comes alongside the pastor in transition to help assess the reasons for change and be sure that the decision to move--and the move itself--will go smoothly. Subjects include: assessing your leadership potential, assessing your leadership fit, reasons to consider a change, reasons to consider staying, selecting your next ministry setting, presenting yourself well in person and in print, interviewing, negotiating compensation, family moving do's and don'ts, establishing your new home, and the first 90 days of a new pastorate.

Stan Toler's Practical Guide to Ministry Transition

Stan Toler's Practical Guide to Ministry Transition
Author: Stan Toler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2010-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781943140329

Many pastors wonder if the time is right for a pastoral move. Veteran pastor Stan Toler comes alongside the pastor in transition to offer wise counsel and timely insight into the issues of leaving one's current parish while preparing for the next phase of ministry.

Pastoral Leadership Is...

Pastoral Leadership Is...
Author: Dave Earley
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433673843

Dozens of brief yet powerful entries for pastors about what it really means to be on-mission, spiritual warriors who lead the local church from a biblical point of view instead of a modern traditional one.

Equipped for Good Work

Equipped for Good Work
Author: Joe H. Cothen, Th.D
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2014-11-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1455616141

A practical handbook for today's pastors. Extensively updated to aid in meeting the increased demands and challenges of twenty-first-century ministry, this edition includes expanded indexes, reading lists, and technological suggestions. Covering everything from policy programming to organizational management, each invaluable chapter serves as a vital resource for ministers facing the challenges of pastoral work today.